#small things

The quick fix. The easy button. The silver bullet.

Whatever you call it, there’s something in us that loves a simple, fast answer. No matter what the problem is. Especially when it’s something difficult. Or deep-rooted. Or long-term.

It’s why we’re always looking for a shortcut. For the one thing that solves everything.

The thing is, nothing in life really works that way. Nothing that lasts anyway.

Oh sure, I can try the quick fix. I might even see some results. But check back with me in a year. And see if any of those results are still there.

Whether we’re talking about changing the world. Or just changing ourselves.

Real progress. Change that lasts. Isn’t the work of a moment.

No matter how grand the gesture may be.

Real progress. Change that lasts. Is the fulfillment of many, many moments.

The ultimate coming together of countless small things.

This is what Jesus is pointing us towards in today’s Gospel.

This is why He warns us not to overlook even the smallest part.

Because it’s those seemingly insignificant parts. Those things that may not seem like much at the time.

That are actually the moments that God has given into our care. The moments when we can make a difference.

Where God has entrusted to us the power to make change that lasts.

The secret to using that power? Consistency.

In each moment that has been entrusted to us, looking to God.

In each moment that has been entrusted to us, responding in His love.

This is the sure and certain road that Mother Teresa spoke of. The only source of change that lasts. The holy power of doing “small things with great love.”

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