Simple Things

The other day my husband came home from work and asked how I was doing. I told him I was stressed and why I was stressed. Mostly little things around the house that were needing fixed or picked up-- they were little in and of themselves, but added together, they were bigger.
Immediately he went to the kitchen sink and fixed the water pressure problem. Next he called our children and they tackled the summertime garage disaster...within minutes, I was feeling so much better!
All it took was some initiative and a little bit of time and I was heading back down a path of care-free living. I felt loved and cared for! My burdes had been lifted!
I sat there thinking that this is how it is in all relationships...
we are not always able to do great deeds and tasks- but the little ones we can do can help others so much. A smile, an invitaion to a cup of tea, or a home cooked meal. Just taking some time to talk or help out with some yard or house work....Giving of ourselves, to eachother in these small ways can add up to so much!
It is the same in our relationship with God. The little things we do- a simple prayer that tells Him we are thinking of Him. Mentioning Him to our children when we see the beauty of HIs creation, Praying for another person to Him.....We don't have to run off and become a missionary-- we can make a difference every day right where we are with what and who is right around us! Giving oursleves to Him- to others- in a simple way is a fantastic way to keep the relationships we have fresh, full of life and full of love!