March 2, 2020: Christian reflection today

Do small sacrifices count? Sometimes we may think that we should try to do great things. Some may have ideas of grandeur and dream of realizing some great enterprises. But what about the small, monotonous, daily sacrifices we make? Sacrifices like cleaning, working, helping another, forgiving, etc.? Do small things count? More likely. They are a treasure that we give to God like no other. Small daily sacrifices are like a field in the open valley, filled as far as the eye can see with beautiful wild flowers. A flower is adorable, but when we engage in these small acts of love all day, every day, we present to God a flowing field of infinite beauty and magnificence (See Diary n. 208).

Think about the little things today. What do you do every day that tires you out and seems boring or unimportant. Know that these acts, perhaps more than any other, offer you a glorious opportunity to honor and glorify God in a magnificent way.

Lord, I offer you my day. I offer you everything I do and everything I am. Above all, I offer you the little things I do every day. May every action become a gift for you, offering you honor and glory for all my day. Jesus I believe in you.