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
“That we ought not to be weary of doing little things for the love of God, who regards not the greatness of the work, but the love with which it is performed. That we should not wonder if, in the beginning, we often failed in our endeavours, but that at last we should gain a habit, which will naturally produce its acts in us, without our care, and to our exceeding great delight.”
Brother Lawrence (c. 1614-1691) in The Practice of the Presence of God: The Best Rule of Holy Life (Grand Rapids: CCEL) 12.
Long before Mother Teresa proclaimed “do small things with great love,” Brother Lawrence made this similar statement about doing little things for the love of God. The older I am getting, the more I am realizing that life is a series of little things.
And notice his clarification for those of us who are growing in our showing compassion with generosity. If you fail at first. Don’t give up. Over time, you will gain a habit so that the compassionate generosity will become a natural and regular part of your life.
Such good news brings me great delight and hope. I pray it encourages you today too.