Sometimes it’s the sprinkles on a cupcake. Sometimes it’s the perfect sunset on an empty beach. Sometimes it’s the moment right before the basketball hovers above the net as the buzzer beeps. The small things in life matter.
The small things in life remind us that our life is not segmented into blocks like colorful Lego’s, stacked on top of each other. No, life is like a watercolor painting, blending and melding into sections without restraint, making beautiful mistakes with impetuous creativity.
Why? Because the small things in life matter.
I’m not the only one who believes the small things matter. I honestly believe God cares about details. No, seriously He does.
I’m sure we’ve all had moments before work or church where you look into your closet and lament that you have nothing to wear. Last week while packing for the Grove Community retreat, I sighed as I stared at my wardrobe [yes, in one shot I could see it all]. Another trip packing the same clothes with the same shoes in the same suitcase. I didn’t allow myself to grumble or complain, I just let out an audible uhmph hoping God would know that I appreciate my clothing and His many blessings, but can you hook a sister up with some new jewelry or something? Come on, I need to juush up this outfit with something sparkly!
In a world famished with famine, pain, and loss, I don’t expect my every whim to be answered. And the truth of the matter is that I didn’t need any jewelry or clothing to present the gospel of Jesus effectively. But as a representative of Jesus Christ, I want to look presentable as I present the Good News.
Lo and behold, the retreat organizer met with me before our first session to hand me a small gift. The black gift bag was sealed with an ornate green sticker. Open it, she said with excitement. It’ll go great with your outfit! I pulled out a gorgeous necklace and bracelet, weighted with sparkly, shiny things that matched perfect with my outfit. I come to find out that she makes designer jewelry that she sells in over 15 boutiques in California?!
Email me if you want more info on Jody's designs. This iPhone picture does not give her work credit.
We were at a women’s event, so the last thing I wanted to do was prove all the skeptics right by crying with emotion. So I swallowed the lump in my throat and simply said, I love it, I really do!
At the end of the weekend, I pulled Jody aside to personally share with her how she blessed me. Her exact words when she gave it to me were, It’s nothing big. But she needed to know the small things matter. To her, it was handmade jewelry. To me it was God hearing my closet sighs and answering a prayer.
Some people pass that off as coincidence. Au contrar! I look at this situation as God Himself, who parted the red sea, dropped manna from heaven, and causes the earth to spin on it’s axis, took time to hear my prayer.
Why? Because the small things matter.
Isn't it incredible how God provides if we wait on His provision!? Love the story. 🙂
Love it, Bianca. And again…the "sparkly something" shows me we relate on MANY levels. 🙂
Wow, I love our God! He is so great! Thanks for sharing. <3
Tear. 🙁 Thank you for the reminder. We serve and love a BIG God who cares for us and that in itself blows me away and leaves me speechless.
Post a picture!
P.S. Will you be around next wednesday?
I posted a picture for YOU. Just you 🙂 Just because you asked!
Yes, I'll be there. I was there last night, but left right after. Can you come at 6pm so we can catch up?
love it! I love it when God gives us little surprises showing He does care about the little things!
omg…. i love how you always find ways to speak to my heart… last week i invited my mom and boyfriend to the rodeo… I had an extra ticket I had tried the whole week to find someone else to go..with no success… well lo and behold we arrive to the Rodeo and find a friend of my mom's who went all by himself. A single man with disabilities… I was so content in my heart of how God worked this out… this man was going to see this show by himself but God provided us with an extra ticket so he could seat with an old friend…. our God is sooo awesome… even in the smallest things.. he comes out as a Giant … 😉
So true! What a great reminder 🙂 Im waiting for my sparkly something to arrive too!
Did you BUY something? You cheater! I'm going to tell Dave Ramsey on you!
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Very nice!
Bianca,
Thank you for the nice BLOG, I am so happy you like the bracelet. Jewelry is my therapy and the gift God has given to me. I love making jewelry, I really love giving jewelry and last of all I like selling it!! The stores who carry my "Jody's Vintage Bracelets and Necklaces" in your area are:
Angel Wings in San Clemente
Crush Clothing in Costa Mesa
Magnolia's in Riverside
LUX in Riverside
Gardner's Cottage in Canyon Crest Riverside
Loved the Retreat, can not stop talking about it!!
Pouring God's love all over you with prayer,
Jody Turney
Jody! Do you have your own website? I LOVE vintage jewelery 🙂
Thanks!
Bianca,
You are so sweet and fun and full of the Love of the Lord. I enjoyed the retreat so much.
I woke up Monday morning and the first thing I thought was….I miss her already!!!!!
Agreed. The little things can be huge!
We call them God-incidences in our family! And that was a lovely God-incidence!
love that!
Thanks for shaing B!! What a wonderful story of Gods perfect love and confirmation that He is listening. Nothing is too small or too big for our God. He listens. You know I'm crying over here, because really! God always sends sweet reminds of how Amazing He is. The time was perfect, the gift was detailed and it was sent especially to you, personally by Him and through Ms. Jody. Awesome!! Awesome!!
Love you!!
It just melts my heart!! Our God really is THAT into details!! Thanks for sharing! 🙂
ah, so true my friend!!!
Everytime God wants to send me a message of love, he gives me jewlery. I was having a rough day and went to church that night. I shared with Gracie )one of the girls from youth group) the day I was having and I also told her how God always gives me Jewlery. After church service I went to the bathroom with Gracie and a lady waiting in line took of her bracelet and said, "God want you to have this." LOL My God is a show off.
Living testimony that the small things matter:
At the age of 3, I told the ladies at church that God had told me He was giving me a little sister. Did my parents know? Nope. Did I get one? Yup. (Vicky was born when I was 5, so my parents weren't preggers and weren't even thinking about another child!)
Bianca,
This blog just brought tears to my eyes. This encouraged me. God is good and hears our prayers – even for a lil sparkly jewelry!
This encouraged me to do a 'small thing' that I've been fighting all week. Thanks so much for sharing. 🙂
That's so sweet and so very like God. It's funny because for other people, it's something small but for us those things are HUGE. What a privilege we have as his believers in knowing that there are no coincidences, only God-incidences. My hubby thinks it's silly but I thank God even when he provides me with a good parking space. 😉
The necklace/bracelet is beautiful (one of a kind). Enjoy!
so many feedback in so little time, i have to agree, it is a great post
Powerful story! Thanks for sharing.
Mama D.
Excellent post with some good info, think i’ll share this on my twitter if you don’t mind and maybe even blogroll it depending on the feedback, thanks for sharing.
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