Good day, good people! This is the day that the Lord has made; never forget that. Regardless of what you face in the morning, afternoon, or evening, this day is a gift to you and me, so let’s cherish it.
The Power of Small Things
Most of the time, it’s the smallest things that lift the spirit of a person.
You don’t need to climb Mount Kilimanjaro to feel blessed.
It’s interesting how easily we discount the simple gifts of everyday life—the ability to see, to hear, to feel, to walk, or even to witness a smile. These are the blessings we often take for granted because they seem ordinary… until we lose them.
There is a well-known proverb that many call a cliché:
“I complained that I had no shoes until I met a man who had no feet.”
But notice something: the proverb doesn’t suggest that the man with feet has no need for shoes. Rather, it shows a deeper attitude—as I wait for the shoes I don’t yet have, I will first be grateful that I have feet for them.
Before we focus on what we lack—what we didn’t receive, what didn’t go our way—did we pause long enough to acknowledge that we woke up today? That alone is a blessing.
1 Peter 5:7 (NKJV): casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.
Cast, Don’t Count
The Bible tells us to cast our cares, not count them.
We are not instructed to pretend burdens don’t exist. Burdens are real—and often, they are necessary.
Burdens can make us or break us, depending on how we handle them:
- Counting them overwhelms us,
- But casting them on God strengthens us.
We will always have challenges to face, responsibilities to bear, and moments that weigh heavily on the heart. But when they become numerous, when they begin to steal our joy and cloud our gratitude, God invites us to place them in His capable hands.
Why?
Because He cares for you—deeply, personally, faithfully.
Takeaway for the Week
Another week has come to an end.
What are you grateful for?
Did you take time to count your blessings this week—especially the small ones?
Let gratitude rise above everything else, and let it remind you of how deeply you are cared for by God.
Prayer: Abba, Father, we thank you in Jesus’ name. Ameni!