Then they cried out to the Lord in their trouble,
And He saved them out of their distresses.
He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death,
And broke their chains in pieces.
Oh, that men would give thanks to the Lord for His goodness,
And for His wonderful works to the children of men! Psalm 107:13-15 NKJV
Small, seemingly insignificant things can be deadly.
I was reminded of this a few days ago. My oldest son was rushed via ambulance to the hospital because of a wasp’s sting. We now know he shares the same allergy issues as my husband.
Ironically, my husband was stung many times throughout his life before that last sting nearly killed him some years ago.
Other “small things” are also deadly. Literally and figuratively.
Like that wasp, some things are no less deadly even when we fail to acknowledge their killing potential.
Some of our habits may seem harmless, but when they keep us from becoming our best, we are the ones who are ultimately stung.
It is often little things that keep us from our greatest potential.
Procrastination. Inconsistency. Negativity.
A poor attitude. Lack of gratitude.
Some would argue that small things don’t make that big a difference. Besides, God forgives us of our sins.
And, yes, He does.
However, forgiveness of sins is not the same as God’s blessings and favor finding you when you choose to make better choices!
Are you always with people involved in criminal questionable behaviors? Guilt by association may close the very doors you are working to open.
Or, are you justifying white lies to ease your mind? If you want to be blessed with greater responsibility it will require greater accountability.
Don’t allow little things or habits to become deadly. You will find a multitude of people and things eager to pull you away from what God has purposed you to do.
Instead, stay the course! Eliminate those things and habits that would kill what God is wanting to birth in you!
Small changes can produce radical results.
A few minutes of prayer. A few moments alone.
Faithfulness.
A proper perspective.
Even the tiniest of steps will help you reach your goals if you take enough of them.
Don’t allow small things to kill off the best in you!
You will show me the path of life;
In Your presence is fullness of joy;
At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore. Psalm 16:11 NKJV
B Is for Blessed! 