Little Things

It's amazing how we don’t consider the little things.  Why, there's lots of little things and we hardly give them a second never-mind. Consider, if you will, the refrigerator.  Of course, it's not so “little” but it does lots of little things: keeps food cool and from spoiling and chills our drinks. I've even found it to be a great place to hide things from the guys at my house; things like ketchup, mayonnaise, etc.  

God showers us with little things, but we tend to overlook and take them for granted.  We don't appreciate our health until we have health problems; we assume our family will always be with us until they’re not; we even prefer a thankless job over no job at all!  Psalm 75:1 says, "It is good to give thanks to the Lord."  Notice it doesn’t say "except" or "unless." We are to be thankful always – at all times, in all circumstances, for all things.  Let’s not forget grateful living includes being that for which others are grateful: a warm smile, a kind word, a note of encouragement, a phone call, a pat on the back.  These gestures may seem very small but in the Hand of The LORD, they are really big. Devote today to the little things, and be grateful for each little thing that is extended to you!