Friday, August 3, 2012

Sheltering with Little Things

Let a living faith run like threads of gold through the performance of even the smallest duties. Then all the daily work will promote Christian growth.       
                  ~Ellen White


What is it that makes a good marriage great? It's the little things.


   Morning tea 
         Peeling the tomatoes 
              I love you e-mails
                   Smiles across the room


Jesus loved little things.

    A tiny sparrow
         A widow's mite
              A cup of water
                   A small child



If you are faithful in little things, you will be faithful in large ones. But if you are dishonest in little things, you won’t be honest with greater responsibilities
(Luke 16:10).



Faithful in the little things:


     Praising before asking
          Soft answers 
               Choosing joy
                    Mustard seed faith

Thomas Merton said, Every moment and every event of every person's life on earth plants something in their soul.   I want to make the most of my moments, in my marriage, and in my walk with God.               
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22 comments:

Dee said...

Beautifully written post. Praises before asking...I like that.

RicKaren said...

So true! Beautifully written!

Marilyn said...

Perfect thoughts for me as school will be starting Aug. 13. Thanks for making me think.♥♫

Anonymous said...

beautiful

Nikki (Sarah) said...

this is so true...it's those little things. Wishing you a great weekend Pamela....the best. Hope it's not as hot where you are as it is here.

Just Be Real said...

Truth! Pamela, thank you for sharing. Blessings.

joy said...

Lovely post:) My wish too!Be happy with little things or under all circumstances:)

Lisa Lewis Koster said...

What a great post, consise and to the point! I love your quote.

Toia said...

I love your header picture. You have a beautiful family. Great post!! Your words are so true and it's the Word. Your prayer at the end - That is my prayer, too. Blessings to you and your family!!

Rebecca said...

"Yes" to faithfulness in the little things, Pamela - which really add up to a BIG thing :)

Lisa notes... said...

I'm so thankful for this truth. So much of my life is spent "only" in little things. Yet little things matter! Thanks, Pamela.

Joan Hall said...

I love this post. Often we tend to concentrate on the big and fail to see the blessings in the little things.

Cindy said...

So true, what a sweet post. We can never give in, give up or give over to our flesh, we must remain faithful.
Hugs, Cindy

Unknown said...

It is the little things that so often get overlooked, yet is often the little things that matter the most. I loved your family photo and your blog too; it is warm, honest, great food for thought. Thank you for visiting my blog "From Barb's Spiritual Journals." I studied the 7 churches not too long ago. Really enjoyed it.

Karen said...

thank you again for inspiring me

Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy said...

Hi Pamela, thank you for the wonderful reminder to bless others throughout the day.

Kathy M.

Charlotte said...

It's all those "little things" that add up to something big. Little things mean a lot is a song that comes to my mind just now.
Blessings,
Charlotte

Ruth said...

A little thing to me today was tasting the sweetness of a just-the-right-ripe peach. I'm so glad he cares about the little things. So many fine details he's created and given us to enjoy.
It was fun to think of these today through your sharing.
Blessings.

BARBIE said...

Such a beautiful reminder. He tells us to not despite the day of small beginnings. Just because something is perceived as small, it is making huge impact in the Kingdom. Thank you for linking up with Fresh Brewed Sundays this week.

Brenda @ Its A Beautiful Life said...

What a lovely posting... so many 'little' reminders of what makes life beautiful.

Blessings back at you......

Naomi said...

Pamela...what a sweet post. I love the little things. Thank you for sharing it at WJIM this week. So glad you did. Blessings.

Esther Asbury said...

Beautifully written...so many times it's been the little things that have meant the most to me...may I be faithful in all of life's moments, big and small.