“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the LORD. Isaiah 55:8
“I have given up on trying to do big things for God. I’ve come to this conclusion: All that counts is out attempts at small things done with faithfulness to God over the long haul. When we attempt to do big things for God, more often than not we end up bringing glory to ourselves, and that not only doesn’t count for God, but it also looks ridiculous.”
Steve Sjogren in Conspiracy of Kindness: A Unique Approach to Sharing the Love of Jesus (Bloomington: Bethany, 2003) 239-240.
I am at that point in our vacation where I am starting to look ahead, starting to think about the days after our holiday. This morning in the quietness of my hotel room, the Spirit led me to “think small” because God’s ways are the opposite of man’s ways.
After this special family holiday, my prayer for myself, for Jenni, for Sammy, and for Sophie is that we will return to the four paths on which God has each of us and attempt small things with faithfulness so that our generosity brings glory to God.
Make it so Lord Jesus!