Lately I've been wrestling with this idea of doing something big in my life. I'm thirty now, so something big should come next, right? "Yeah, my brother said, it's thirty-one."

I'm unsure what it [my something big] looks like just yet--maybe it's creating a business or starting a movement, or simply achieving something big--whatever it is, I want it to be both epic (maybe even trendy) and positively impactful.

As I was dreaming of my next big thing, a thought stopped me straight in my tracks. I felt in my heart God say, "What if all of the little things you're currently doing add up to something big? Couldn't you count that, Jes? A lifetime of littles to equal your great?"

The idea of a lifetime or a legacy of service hit me like a ton of bricks. As I've been waiting on my something big (not even sure how to really define big!) I had forgotten how important the little things or #smallvictories are in the grand picture of life.

Sure, I would love to write a book one day, speak in front of thousands, own my own business and positively impact hundreds of thousands of lives, but what counts right now in this season of life, are the small things.

The dedication to teaching Bible study to the few on Thursdays, the soup kitchen that needed volunteer help, the Valentine's brunch for our military spouses, the laundry detergent drive for the "Laundry Love" project, the mentoring group at work that we started, and the twenty-five "Bags of Compassion" delivered to the homeless community by the book club; its those things even in the smallest act of kindness, compassion and love matter.

I'm definitely not trading in ambition for mediocrity, but I am going to take more time to celebrate the small victories and accomplishments in my life as well. Celebrating the little is a lot more fun than always waiting on the big.

What is your #smallvictories for today? The Bible says that God has created us for many great things, but He also reminds up to watch over and take care of the flock that we have now. Share with me what you're doing! I'd love to hear and celebrate the good with you in all things!

xoxo

Jes

“That is what the Scriptures mean when they say, “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love him.” 1 Corinthians‬ ‭2:9‬ ‭(NLT)

“Care for the flock that God has entrusted to you. Watch over it willingly, not grudgingly—not for what you will get out of it, but because you are eager to serve God.” 1 Peter‬ ‭5:2‬ ‭(NLT)

“O people, the LORD has told you what is good, and this is what he requires of you: to do what is right, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.” ‭Micah‬ ‭6:8‬ ‭(NLT)