As I was reflecting today on the things that has happened this year I am reminded of the little things. You see it isn’t the big extravagant things that really make life so amazing. It’s the little things. The little things when you see that prayer nobody knew you were praying answered. It’s the way a certain person may laugh or smile in a small moment. It may be the way something smells. Could even be that thing that someone would call normal or unimportant. What am I trying to say through this? I want you to remember that the little things in life is what makes life so enjoyable!
It’s not always the conventions or camps, or even the best friend getting married, or the big job opportunity. If you can’t find joy in the small mundane moments of life, you are missing out. I think it’s so special when a small mundane moment can turn into a treasured memory or may turn into something big just because you noticed it. It’s like the boy with five loaves of bread and two small fish in John 6:9. Even, A mustard seed of faith in Luke 17:6. Also, The Lord’s approval of the widow who gave her last two coins in Mark 12:41. It’s amazing how at any given moment the creator of the universe can step in and make that mundane moment or little thing into something spectacular. Just always know with a kingdom lens nothing is it seems. Through a kingdom lens you see the world much different. There is always possibility, hope, and much more that meets the eye.
The little things that may seem so insignificant in an instant can change into something miraculous, memorable, and life altering. In this season of giving look for those smiles, those laughs, those moments with family when you are standing in line to grab food or laughing around the table there is always that chance that it may not happen again. And this is also a message to myself, for I am looking for those little things to hold onto while I am gone for the next 11 months! The Lord has been so good to me. I truly appreciate all your prayers! I love you all and Merry Christmas!
Wow, Zach! This is so beautifully written and such a sweet reminder to all of us. I have often thought of the things you speak of here. I believe that those things we may perceive as small are truly the sweetest, kind of like a kiss from God, showing us that He loves so intimately. He knows our deepest needs. Praying for you as you say your “goodbyes” for awhile. Know that your Father God is so proud of you and is cheering you on all the way! Love you!
What a very inspired message. I think it is the little things that we all take for granted. We all just know that our mom or dad or our spouse will be there everyday to help make sure we are fed and clothed without even a thought. We know that the person behind the counter at our fast food restaurant is going to be there to cook our burger. We all know that the mailman is going to bring our mail to the mailbox everyday rain or shine. We take those things for granted and rarely do we stop and truly say thank you and really reflect on the service and sacrifice provided to us everyday. We even rake our Heavenlt Father for granted most days and I wouldn’t call Him a little thing. We say our prayers, sometimes in a very big hurry, or without real thought as we just rumble out the same words we say everyday. Then we hurry up and eat the food and get on with what we need to do next but do we stop and reflect on what we even saud to Him. Are we truly grateful for that food and have the faith that we need that it will be healthy for our body. We need to focus on those little things because they truly do make a difference and yes the Lord can magnify them into something amazing if we just stop and realize how very important they are in our lives. Keep up the great work. Zach, staying in tune with our Father and you will continue to have the inspiration you need as you serve the people in Honduras amd other countries in the future. So proud if you and love you!