God Is In The Small Stuff (4 views) Subscribe   
   From:  Wings47   5/24/2003 11:19 am  
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"For I know the plans I have for you," says the Lord. "They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. In those days when you pray, I will listen. If you look for me in earnest, you will find me when you seek me. I will be found by you," says the Lord. ~Jeremiah 29:11-14~ 
We easily find God in nature: the majesty of a rainbow after the thunderstorm; the incredible intricacy of a colony of ants; the still, quiet of a moonlit night; or the deafening roar of the mighty Niagara Falls. God is there, and we marvel at His handiwork. 
We quickly identify God's involvement in the big celebrations of our lives: the birth of child; the new job that remedies a financial crisis; or the car crash that left the vehicle totaled but our children unscathed. God is there, and we thank Him for His provision. 
And we even acknowledge God's presence in the midst of tragedy: the report from the pathology lab; the severance notice; or the heartache in a home filled with broken relationships. God is there, and we depend upon Him for strength. 

But seeing God in these "big things" of life is easy. The more difficult task - yet a challenge just as rewarding - is seeing God in our everyday, mundane activities. We need to have a "God consciousness" about our daily routine. We need a "divine perspective" about the details of life. We mustn't overlook God in the small stuff. 

When we realize that God is in the ordinary, our daily grind suddenly has meaning and purpose. The household chores, whether the lawn or the laundry, become an opportunity to express love and care for the other members of the household. A walk to the mailbox brings a chance to greet the neighbor (who may be in desperate need of an encouraging word). The day at work presents the challenge of giving wholehearted effort which will be pleasing to God. 

Before He created the universe ages ago, God knew all about us. We should not be surprised that He has ordered our days and is interactively involved in the events of our daily routine. Nothing excapes His notice. Nothing is too insignificant for His Care. If we are involved with anything, so is He. 

.....IN THE SMALL STUFF 

...Daily thank the Lord for His gifts. 
...Display what you believe by how you behave. 
...What happens in you is more important than what happens to you. 
...What you think determines what you do. 
...Make it a goal to always make good on your promises, no matter 
how long it takes. 
...Learn to distinguish between opportunity and temptation. 
...Anything within the scope of your responsibility will decay 
without your attention. 
...Significance is found in the quality of work accomplished, not 
in the quantity of work attempted. 
...As you go through the day, look for oppotunities too good to miss. 
...Be teachable every day. 
...Have a sharp mind, a keen wit, and a discriminating tongue. 
...Enjoy life's detours. 
...Discover your spiritual gifts. Then, get involved in a ministry 
so you can use them. 
...Refuse to be lazy. Take control of your time. 
...Be a person of principle, passion, and purity. 
...When you see God in the small stuff, your life becomes more 
meaningful. 

Author Bruce & Stan 

 
  
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