This past Sunday was a busy one. I wasn't home for much of the day. Even in the evening, I had some things that I needed to get done. Before that, though, I took a little time to watch a bit of NFL football. Usually, I don't listen to the commentators, but I'm glad I had the volume up this time. A statistic that one commentator shared caught my attention.
In the last five years, the player who has scored the most points might surprise you. It's not a highly-rated quarterback or wide receiver. It's not a powerful running back. I would've guessed it'd be one of those guys, since they score touchdowns every week to win games. But the highest scorer in the league is a kicker, someone who kicks field goals and extra points.
That got me thinking about how the little things matter.
Praying every day may not seem like much to you. Your Bible reading sometimes feels like it doesn't add up to much. Even the things you do for other people don't look like anything remarkable.
When did God ever say you had to make a big splash all the time? Our time on earth is made up of little moments that make life beautiful and good. Whatever you can do to take part in that is a blessing. Remember something Dr. Seuss said: "To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world."
I take that to mean the little kicks of life that we bring to others can often be the blessing they need when they need it. Imagine what we're missing if we take that away. Today, don't underestimate the ordinary. Steady obedience to God scores more for the kingdom than anything flashy. So, keep kicking.
Stay blessed...john | 
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