SEE THE BIG IN THE LITTLE THINGS YOU DO

For several weeks I’ve been putting my thoughts down on this topic, writing it in various ways and trying to come up with a post that will fully express them.  I did include a small portion in my recent newsletter.  But it was this morning, sipping my coffee and reading a daily Bible message (which is something that I rarely do) new thoughts and meaning came to me.   

My posts usually start with a headline I read in the newspaper, magazine or advertisement.  It tugs my inner being and I write about it quite differently than how it initially means or advertises.  I write it as my own opinion with a simple (non-preachy) spiritual reference.   Read a few of the posts below in this blog and you’ll see what I mean.

My “opinion” then would be repeated days later, appearing in a quote, news story or facebook post.  I thought before it was just coincidence.  There are thousands of people who think and believe the same as I.  I am not the only one in this great big world that wants to live and share these ways. There are thousands who believe in the God or a god; who attend church regularly and read the bible; and who have the compassionate heart for simple humanity.  Everyone has a right to their opinion.  

It was today however the message read clearer.  It revealed a notable meaning to the title above.   I no longer feel my writings are a coincidence.  They are definitely a purpose, for something more powerful is working through me.  My opinion(s), as Little as they may be, can be the Big in some else’s life who is lost, lonely, or needs reassurance. Add them to the subsequent opinions of others, makes for a bigger message.  More importantly, I myself, am able to learn and value the words flowing from mind and typed through my keyboard.  Writing this today, I realized the need for me to not only continue and be satisfied with seeing the Big in the Little things that I do but to see them in others, especially with the ones I love and who are most dear to me. 

Little things done in Christ’s name are great things…          

No service in itself is small,

None great, though earth it fill;

But that is small that seeks it’s own,

And great that does God’s will – Anon.

 

 

 

 

Only God Knows Why

In previous posts I had described how I was blessed three times.  I wrote about the second and third. Now it’s time to write about the first.

It was 14 years ago I moved to a new small town several hundred miles away from my family and comfort zones.  The devotion of being around family and close friends made my move a difficult decision.  But several unpleasant prior events and my strong yearning to find once again the person who through years got lost under someone else’s control, strengthened me to make this bold step. To take on new adventure.

One night in my new town, I walked into the local bar with a friend.  My shy personality and not knowing many of the town folk, led me to a bar stool at the far end of the room. The bartender had noticed me walking through the door and it didn’t take him long before he made his way to where I was seated. His friendly and outgoing personality immediately put me at ease in the strange place, (the never empty wine glass, had a little something to with it too).  He had that hard-edged wild look, a look that I have always been attracted to, yet I felt a softness about him. He was different. 

The night continued on.  He served the many patrons coming in and out of the bar but our conversations never seemed to interrupt.  So many of our stories were similar.  Only a few hours had past, but we felt we knew each other for years. We would finish each other’s sentences.  Neither one of us had been content and laughed in so long, the way we did that night.

He tried warning me that he was trouble. He had dark spots. His heart weighed heavy with regrets and distance with his two children, family and past.  Although some were beyond his control, he still felt responsible in someway. There was a sadness about him, but it didn’t bother me.  I saw qualities and talents that he himself, was finding hard to realize he had.

He had words of wisdom and gave me confidence.  He’d listen to my thoughts, even if they didn’t make sense. He would take my hand and show me another path.  He’d put the simple in my over thinking (which I do quite often). He opened my eyes to see and has shown me a love like no one before. 

Our life continues ~ married with children of our own. Trials and tribulations still emerge from time to time.  Solutions and lessons materialize in unexpected ways.  Disagreements and different interests may at times pull us apart.  But all in all our lives are full. 

Our hearts still flutter, our arms embrace, our lips lift to smile, our tongues still whisper “I love you”. 

We have this bond. Together to make WE and as he wrote and sings… Only God Knows Why 

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