Think About the Good Things

"......whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things." Philippians 4:8

It's The Little Things

Yesterday was one of my best friends birthday. Like the dork I am I texted him like I do with all my friends: at midnight to wish him a Happy Birthday. When I asked him what he wanted he told me that the fact that I remembered was enough. I practically fussed with him for over a half an hour telling him to pick something and he kept telling me the same thing. He reminded me that it's the little things that count. The fact that someone remembers and calls you to tell you "Happy Birthday" or even acknowledges it means more than anything. I remember for my birthday, I was so happy that people remembered, I was even more excited when I went to Carniege Hall to see an orchestra. It boils down to this: It's the small acts of love that shows how much you care; the things you don't do because you have to, but because you want to.

The Little Things

Today we're having a snowstorm. I wish I could be home under my covers instead of working. On my way walking to work I stopped at the corner and looked up for a second. As I looked up into the sky the whole city seemed to pause. The snow was coming down slowly; the sun looked like it was going to burst out the clouds, everything looked so amazing. I took a moment to look at the beauty in everything in spite of the concrete and metal everywhere; it felt like the Lord was doing that just for me. The way the snow danced in the air sometimes slowly and quickly and seemed to spin around me made me feel so special. It's amazing how we can go through life and not take time to pause and appreciate the little things. Like how beautiful everything looks in fall when the colors are changing, how a warm summer breeze can automatically make you close your eyes and smile, or how the spring rain can come and make everything look bright and new. Have you appreciated the little things lately? If so, have you thanked the Maker?