Day 36: The small things..

Small things add up.

Pennies turn into dollars.
Dollars add up over time.
A few extra calories or a few less calories over time lead to a big difference in weight.
Small kindnesses strengthen a marriage.

A habit of making deposits
Of money, 
time, 
energy, 
health, 
kindness
Add up to a big difference.

Each day isn't that big of a deal...
But trending over time is.

I've been working hard to find small opportunities to make these deposits. 

Small savings
Quick runs
Motherhood moments
Prayers

Like other areas, small efforts to work my faith gives me spiritual muscles for hard times.  Sometimes,  I surprise myself to find new strength I never knew I had.

This blog is a good example.
I think this is the 4th or 5th lent that ive maintained this practice. Each day. Each post is a really small reflection that doesn't matter much in the bigger scheme of things. But over time, these little reflections have changed my vocabulary and outlook on life. I am sometimes able to see things differently.

Lent is almost over. Easter is nearly here.
And soon I'll pack this blog away until next year... or maybe advent if i'm feeling bold. But phrases will stick with me speaking grace into my life and strengthening me when I need it.