Every Little Bit Matters

A girlfriend and I were walking to a local coffee shop to grab a morning cup of the greatly anticipated Pumpkin Spice when she turned her wallet a certain way causing the loose change to spill out. Most of us would have simply left the "small change" thinking it unnecessary or meaningless. I mean, What could a few random pennies, nickles and a quarter or two really benefit? She however, initiated the pick up, so we gathered them one by one as we carried on in conversation, never skipping a beat! (Us Women are talented, aren't we?!? LOL)

Well, who knew how valuable these little random coins would come to be. In fact, these coins were deal breakers. Without those random, seemingly meaningless coins, there could be no Pumpkin Spice coffee. For my sweet friend, this money was her "play" money and every bit of it mattered. Without it, she would not have been able to get what she was asking for. I don't believe the kind lady would have allowed her to even smell the highly anticipated cup of Pumpkin Spice coffee had she not had the proper exchange amount. The coffee was conditional on her pooling together her random coins so they would collectively pay the whole required.

God may give Grace, but Starbucks does not!!

Every little bit does matter, especially in the economy of God. When we look at the world with all of it's problems...when I look at my own life and wonder, Where do I even begin?...it can be overwhelming to say the least. What can little 'ole me possibly do to make a difference? Will my one simple meal really even help? Will my few hours donated ease the burden for another when looking at the amount needed? Will my prayers change anything? Do I have enough to give? Am I enough?

The answer is YES!! We are one instrument of many in God's symphony. Each instrument's unique sound comes together alongside the others and produces a beautiful harmony, producing a sound that could never have been realized on it's own.

I have to believe that my single prayers said, my few hours donated, my limited resources, my lack of comprehension will all be redeemed by God's mighty hand, multiplied and made complete in His grand purpose. God is not up in Heaven taking votes, and the one with the highest score wins His favor. NO!! He hears the smallest of cries. He sees the broken hearted who keeps on keeping on in the face of the world. There is not one tear that falls which He didn't see. The Lord our God knows the hearts and souls of His creation, whether they acknowledge Him as Abba Father or not, He sees His created.

 All He asks for when you pray, is that you have the faith of a mustard seed. That tiny seed...and yet this tiny seed has the power to move a mountain!!

Take heart, you matter. There is nothing random or meaningless about you. Your instrument will compliment in perfect harmony the whole orchestra of those worshiping, believing, giving, hoping, longing, expecting with you! Every bit of you matters! 

Father, Lord God Almighty,

May YOU be the Multiplier in our lives. Although you delight in our heart's intentions, bless our willing hands. Ready our feet to go where You say go, whether the distance seems big or small in our eyes. God, bless our every little bit. I know it matters to You. Give us courage to have the faith and faith to have the courage to move mountains in Your mighty Name. Our Redeemer, Our Healer, Our Multiplier of abundant resources, Grace and Love, Praise Your Name above all others, amen.

" He said to them, " Because of your little faith. For truly, I say to you, if you have faith like a grain of mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there,' and it will move, and nothing will be impossible for you."  Mathew 17:20

BLESSINGS!!!