Small Things with Great Love
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Mother Theresa offers us that brilliant glimpse of hope that lies in little things. She once wrote, “We can do no great things, only small things with great love. It’s not how much you do but how much love you put into doing it.”
Author Shane Claiborne lives in an intentional Christian community in inner city Philadelphia, where they share a lot of ministry with the urban poor and homeless. They often have people stop by their house to ask for help. So, they put this sign above their door that can be read only from the inside. It reads, “Today… Small things with great love, or don’t answer the door”.
He makes a great point that our great ideas and visions for the world mean nothing, if we can treat others with love and respect.
There was an article in the Charlotte Observer sometime back titled, When It Comes to Relationships, Maybe We Should Sweat the Small Stuff. It made the point that actually, it is our small actions that make or break a relationship. It is the simple acts of kindness, a touch, a hug, the right words at the right time, finding time for conversation, these simple acts can either build a solid relationship – or when lacking, completely undermine it. The small things matter because they compound.
Today, may you and I remember that our small actions, filled with love, make all the difference.
Let us pray: Sometimes, O God, we get overwhelmed with the need we see all around us. Sometimes it feels as though our everyday efforts matter for very little. Remind us again that our ministry for you is never done in vain, and that our small acts of love have long lasting impact. Help us to be your light, your hope for the world even in the details of life. Use our words, our attitudes and small acts of kindness to your glory. We pray in the name of the One who is love. Amen.
Daily Message Author: Joe Albright
Joe began his ministry in Sarasota, Florida as an associate pastor, and it was in this capacity that he worked alongside the Reverend Dr. Roger Kunkel. Roger was a colleague who became a mentor and treasured friend. From Sarasota, Joe was called to Jacksonville, Florida where he served as the Head of Staff at Hodges Boulevard Presbyterian Church. Currently, Joe and his family worship and serve at Geneva Presbyterian Church in Switzerland, Florida. Full Bio
