A few weeks ago I came across a quote from Elizabeth Elliot that reads “God is not calling you to do great things. He is calling you to be faithful in the little things.” I was struggling with feelings of frustration at not being able to do grand and wonderful things during this season of life and worried if what I was offering was enough.
As I read that quote tears welled in my eyes. It was a gentle reminder from a loving Heavenly Father that my little day to day efforts hadn’t gone unnoticed and that all of those seemingly “little things” are actually the big things. He doesn’t overlook the little things & neither should we.
In this season of motherhood being faithful in the little things looks a lot like consistent quiet time in a busy, noisy house. It is having the faith to expand our family even when I worry about having enough capacity. It looks like setting aside the chores to nurture a small child when they need my touch and affection. It is staying up late with pleasantly chatty teens listening to their dreams and desires when they’re eager to share. It’s being present for the big moments as they grow and experience success. It is preparing nourishing meals with extra love and care. It’s making our home a comfortable welcoming space where the spirit can be felt by all who enter. It is kneeling by my bedside and praying over each family member morning and night. It is waking each morning with a smile despite how tired I might feel, embracing the dark circles under my eyes as badges of a life spent giving in many smalls ways.
None of these acts are big, but in these quiet acts of faithfulness I can feel him shaping me into the woman he wants me to be & I am slowly learning to be joyful and content in the quiet ways I’m able to serve in my home, church & community.
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