“For who has despised the day of small things?” Zechariah 4:10
It feels like we are at a turning point in this country, and the angst and the anger is brewing up into something big. Good or bad, I sense, and I feel a lot of people sense, that something big is about to happen. And we can get so focused on the fight in front of us that we can forget something vital: God delights in the small things as well.
I am writing today to remind you of these small things…don’t despise them. Don’t forget them. Dinner and a movie with your girl (or guy), holding hands in the theater. Simple things. Cuddling on a couch and watching a movie. Walking in the park holding hands. Playing peek a boo with a child or grandchild. The reason grandchildren are such a delight to us older people is that we have learned how precious life is, how quickly they grow up, and we stop our incessant focus on the issues of the world, and for a moment, we just enjoy the beauty of that little person- learning to walk, talk, and play. It’s beautiful. Stop and drink in these moments-you must!
It’s about to be fall, beautiful leaves and colors will be all around us, great weather, and blue skies. Drink these things in. They may seem like small things, but they are precious. They make us alive. Take in a sunset, the sun glistening on the water. Enjoy these things. The weather here in GA has been amazing. I have had the top down on my convertible for 2 weeks, LOVE driving with the top down on a sunny day. As I am writing this, I am at my desk at home and Van Morrison’s “Into the Mystic” is on, just listening to easy 70’s mellow rock. Good stuff. My typical Saturday morning, for many years now, is sitting in a chair with my coffee, watching the sun rise, and listening to that 70’s mellow rock music. Just simple, being in the moment type stuff!
I challenge you this week to find some time to enjoy something simple – the simple pleasures that bring you peace and joy. Take a moment to appreciate it. Your soul will thank you. And if you want my take on the whole Charlie Kirk situation, listen to it here from my sermon this past Sunday. Click on the link here… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOQQjFEQ29c&t=36s
Be blessed!
Brian
P.S. If you liked that Charlie Kirk piece and want to hear the entire sermon, or any of my sermons, go to our church website, www.thegreatawarenesschurch.org. Prove yourself faithful in the little things that God has already put in your life, and then you will be ready for bigger things. That is how it works! Have a blessed week!!!!se join us this week, we will have coffee and donuts for you! Be there or be square….900 Cripple Creek Drive, Lawrenceville, GA 30043. See you there!
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