When I first started preaching and pastoring, all I wanted to do is BIG things for God.  I taught all my leaders to "dream big dreams" for Christ and endeavor to do big things for Him.  And thinking that way is good when done with the right heart and motive according to His will.

But as I've gone on in ministry, I've realized that the "small" things we do for God (or at least the way WE view "small") are just as important.  What do I mean by "big" versus "small"?  Things like:

-Planting a church versus being faithful in one
-Starting a business versus working everyday with integrity for someone else
-Preaching a crusade versus thoroughly discipling a few people over a period of years
-Writing a book versus being a diligent reader
-Striking it rich versus being a good steward every day

You get the picture.  Of course none of the things in either category are bad; it's just that those of us who lead have a tendency to dream big and overlook or minimize the simple things.  I've come to understand that life is a series of small, interconnected choices.  Taken together, those choices paint a picture of how we live our lives.  I've realized that small choices can add up to a life well lived for Christ regardless of how well we measure up to worldly standards of achievement.  Now don't get me wrong; I want you to achieve!!  But I'd rather serve a team of "small doers" (faithful people who DO) instead of "big dreamers" (flaky people who TALK) any day!

So friends and leaders, I want to remind you to do great and wonderful SMALL things for God.  Things like:

-Telling the truth
-Respecting authority
-Reading your Bible
-Smiling at your neighbor
-Showing up on time and prepared for work
-Praying throughout the day
-Encouraging a friend
-Being faithful to family
-Making holy choices
-Eating right and exercising
-Walking in contentment and peace
-Spending time talking to your kids
-Giving to Kingdom causes
-Inviting someone to church

Wouldn't you want to be around someone like this? I would!

My friends, SMALL things DO add up!