Don't despise the small things

We can often get into a habit of looking at other people and seeing their accomplishments as something amazing, but forget to value our own successes.  I've seen many of my friends accomplish some great things but I've also seen the journey it took for them to get there!  The journey was often hard, long and a lot smaller than where they are today.

Just because something starts small doesn't mean it will stay small, but it often depends if someone is willing to persevere through the hard, through the long and through the small in order to reach the big.

We live in a world today where a lot of people want instant fame and fortune but without any effort.  X-factor, for instance, promotes the instant ticket to fame without the long road of working hard for it.  For some artists it's taken them years of commitment to become remotely famous.


Just like a tiny seed, small things need time to grow and develop.  When I first started playing the piano it was honestly like pulling teeth.  It was difficult, it was a very long process and it has taken many years of playing to get to where I am now (and I am no where near professional yet)!  It's not something you can get instantly, but only by a constant perseverance.  If I would have despised the day of my small, there's no way I would be where I am today.  Think of a child learning to read, it takes time and patience; parents often need a lot of patience when it comes to their child's learning.

I just wanted to encourage those may be starting out on a venture, whether it be business, family, church, friends, music, not to despise the day of small beginnings, but as you grasp the reins with commitment, your small will grow and grow into something amazing!

Everyone wants to be part of the BIG and not the SMALL and everyone wants to associate with the SUCCESSFUL, but may I ask the most important question of all........will we be people that will pioneer through the small in order for others to enjoy the big?  - Now that takes staying power and commitment!

As I was praying recently, I felt this may be a word of encouragement for someone.......As you look at your current situation, all you can see is a forest of trees.  You are unable to see a way forward & it looks difficult.  But God wants you to know that even though you can't see and your options seem small, there is something amazing beyond the trees.  Keep moving forward and He will eventually lead you into a spacious place filled with good things. 

Remember the smallest of seeds can eventually grow into the largest of trees!

Lv Caroline x 

Bible Readings: 
Zech 4v10 - Do not despise these small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin.

Psalm 18v19 - He brought me out into a spacious place.