The Little Things

We were leisurely playing a game when the phone rang and one of my daughters ran to answer it. We have taught her to answer the phone with ‘good morning’ or ‘good evening’ followed by ‘God bless you.’ 

The caller did not reply, but we could hear her sobbing softly. My daughter was a bit startled and called me to the phone. It was a good friend of ours and when she regained her composure she said: ‘I apologise. It’s just that it’s been a while since someone has said “God bless you” to me. When I heard your daughter’s voice, I truly felt God saying those words to me.’

We can do so much to share God’s love through the little things. People need to feel and experience God’s love. They need someone to show concern, to listen or perhaps to share a gentle embrace. Today, tomorrow or on any given day, God can use each of us to bless someone.

Prayer Creator God, help us to be caring, useful people who are blessings to others. In the name of Jesus. Amen