{"id":2860,"date":"2012-05-31T14:01:01","date_gmt":"2012-05-31T19:01:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.heartofgraceministries.com\/blog\/?p=2860"},"modified":"2012-05-31T19:26:31","modified_gmt":"2012-06-01T00:26:31","slug":"actually-matters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.heartofgraceministries.com\/blog\/the-everyday-word\/actually-matters\/","title":{"rendered":"Wait A Second, You Mean To Tell Me That Actually Matters?!?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes time to really show how much that we care about one another, the actions that seem to make the biggest impact in the long-run <em>are the small things<\/em> <em>we do<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>Oddly enough, there is a very large connection between why we do not perform the small things and how busy we get about taking care of the business side of life. I am sure that at some point in time we have all been in the same train of thought. Have you ever thought or said that &#8220;I work hard all week long and don&#8217;t have the time or energy&#8221; or the classic &#8220;you know I care about you&#8221;. This almost sounds like something all too familiar, right? You see, no matter where it hits home for you (marriage, friendship, church fellowship, family relationships, work colleagues) there is a great lack in the actual demonstration of Godly love and compassion. Another big reason there is a great lack in the efforts made for others is that this would actually pull people out a state of single-self-consideration (i.e. selfishness). Having an &#8220;what&#8217;s in it for me&#8221; attitude ALL the time tends to lead towards a general disregard for the needs God wants to use us to help in.<\/p>\n<p>I cannot stress this enough, especially as someone who is a devoted advocate for the small things: if you take the time for the small things in obedience, people will receive the witness of the love of God in you. Churches often times try to demonstrate the love of God in a church by how many show up and how great different parts of their services can be, but in doing this are in turn being single-self-minded as a group to only think about the church itself. Please always remember that Christ dwells in you, and your temple is the REAL church that people attend every day. It is by how you carry and conduct yourself through good and bad that people are drawn by the power of God; for they are drawn by how you let the strength of the spirit of God keep you!<\/p>\n<p>So in conclusion, do the small things. Hug someone and tell them that you love them at church. When someone steps out in church or is making a stronger commitment, give them encouragement and a role model. Be at peace with your enemies as God will work the peace in them for you! Be benevolent and give as God leads you. Write your companion a love letter. Lead people to a merry spirit by your joy and laughter! Be that person who stands up first to worship. Surprise people and start participating in outreach ministry. Give that testimony and break the ice! When someone is in need as God shows you, be bold and tell them that you will go with them. Say something nice to your boss even though you feel like you deserve it. The list goes on and on. Learn to prefer others before yourself, and realize the answer to the title of this message!<\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;Wait a second! You mean to tell me that doing the small things matter?&#8221;<\/em> <strong>Yep, it sure does.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes time to really show how much that we care about one another, the actions that seem to make the biggest impact in the long-run are the small things we do. 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