Little Things
Sometimes it is the little things that make a difference in someones life. Visiting with elderly parents and bringing dinner. Playing a favorite game with them and needling each other (just in fun of course). Taking down the garbage for someone who has a tough time getting down the stairs of their house, or making sure they have some wine and soda in their fridge since they don't drive as much.
Little things matter, and we really don't have any idea how much until someone does something like that for us. A grateful smile, or a hug means so much. In this busy world we sometimes miss out on those queues as we are so busy moving on to the next thing, or next item on our to do list.
Take the time to do some small things, not only for others, but for yourself. Doing little things can remove stress from your life as well as that of others. I've found that if I notice an item that needs to be put away, or a service on the car (yes, I still try and do most of the work on my cars) that I should do it when I recognize it or I may just forget and then someone else notices and asks me why that hasn't been done yet (since I mentioned it a week ago, or something like that).
If you do something for someone else, look at them, you will usually notice a smile or possibly a sigh (thankful that it is finally done either way). Don't remind people that you did something, that is such a selfish thing to do. Do willingly, not because you want recognition or a thank you, but simply because it needs to be done and you want to help.
We don't always need to do those big ticket items, doing some smaller things for others can yield surprising results. Everyone feels better and you grow closer with each small act.
Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. Galatians 6:2
Little things matter, and we really don't have any idea how much until someone does something like that for us. A grateful smile, or a hug means so much. In this busy world we sometimes miss out on those queues as we are so busy moving on to the next thing, or next item on our to do list.
Take the time to do some small things, not only for others, but for yourself. Doing little things can remove stress from your life as well as that of others. I've found that if I notice an item that needs to be put away, or a service on the car (yes, I still try and do most of the work on my cars) that I should do it when I recognize it or I may just forget and then someone else notices and asks me why that hasn't been done yet (since I mentioned it a week ago, or something like that).
If you do something for someone else, look at them, you will usually notice a smile or possibly a sigh (thankful that it is finally done either way). Don't remind people that you did something, that is such a selfish thing to do. Do willingly, not because you want recognition or a thank you, but simply because it needs to be done and you want to help.
We don't always need to do those big ticket items, doing some smaller things for others can yield surprising results. Everyone feels better and you grow closer with each small act.
Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. Galatians 6:2
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