Don't miss the little blessings

Something I learned while I grew up is to focus on the little things, thanks to my mom for surrounding me with these simple yet precious and strong words.

Take each day as it is, take each hour as a precious moment. Do not worry about the big picture in the unknown and mysterious future. When something went wrong or a trouble came my way, my mom would reassure me to take each hour or day at a time.

Sometimes this is hard for because I am a BIG dreamer and carry much determination. As you know, I knew I wanted to study abroad so I conquered that. I knew I wanted to teach 'over seas' after graduation; I am currently living that dream. Being someone who often thinks of the big picture in the future, I have to remember to look at the small pictures which make the whole. I have to think of each little action (or day) as a piece of a large puzzle and ultimately the puzzle will come together with the help of each small piece. Focus on what I have done, and not what I have to do.

You may look back and realize it was the little things that were the big ones.

Lifes little blessings are what matter.

Those are what brings me to lead a life fulfilled with happiness and joy.

A smile, laughter, a note, a prayer, a feeling, a picture, a song, lyrics, praises, psalms, quotes, colors.

Finishing a book, a favorite cup of coffee, walk with a friend, listening to my favorite song, discovering a new favorite band, a new recipe, viewing Gods beauty in nature, laughing with friends, a new favorite author, verse or movie.

I love this passage:

"Look at the birds, free and unfettered, not tied down to a job description, careless in the care of God. And you count far more to him than birds...

If God gives such attention to the appearance of wildflowers—most of which are never even seen—don't you think he'll attend to you, take pride in you, do his best for you? What I'm trying to do here is to get you to relax, to not be so preoccupied with getting, so you can respond to God's giving. People who don't know God and the way he works fuss over these things, but you know both God and how he works. Steep your life in God-reality, God-initiative, God-provisions. Don't worry about missing out. You'll find all your everyday human concerns will be met...

Give your entire attention to what God is doing right now, and don't get worked up about what may or may not happen tomorrow. God will help you deal with whatever hard things come up when the time comes"

From Matthew 6:25-34 (The Message)