Pic a Day

One of my favorite verses in the Bible is Zechariah 4:10 - "Who dares despise the day of small things, since the seven eyes of the Lord that range throughout the earth will rejoice when they see the chosen capstone in the hand of Zerubbabel?"  Zerubbabel was the leader of Jerusalem at the time, and he was in line to finish the rebuilding of the destroyed temple. The prophet, Zechariah, asks, "Who dares despise the day of small things?" God was doing many "small things" during this time in order to prepare for the future "big thing" (the coming of Jesus Christ, and His finished work). God was encouraging Zerubbabel in that the (many) long days of working tirelessly on the temple, would eventually make sense later on. He was encouraging him that what he, and his people, viewed as "small things", were actually a big deal in the whole scope of history. 

So, what does all of that have to do with this blog post, and the Grundstrom household? If I'm honest, being a mom to three young kiddos can make for some very long days. There are times when it feels like all I do is feed the kids, take them to the bathroom, and play referee. In summary, they are days full of what I would deem "small things". This verse is so encouraging because it reminds me that these days are simply the foundation for something far grander. I may never see it to completion, but I can rest now knowing that what God starts, He finishes to perfection. These days of correcting my kids, wiping tears from their eyes, and playing trucks for the hundredth time may be small, but the culmination of them all will be seen for years down the road. 

So, I'm choosing not to despise the day of small things. I am, instead, choosing to capture them, cherish them, and remember them. I found a great app, in which you collect one picture a day. I started on July 1st, and finished the first month yesterday. It's easy, it's quick, and it is forcing me to see the beautiful things God brings my way each day, however small they are. The pictures are full of truths that God has brought to mind that day, fun things that we get to take part of as a family, and whatever else God surprises me with. The nice thing about this app is that at the end of the month, you can turn the photos into a slideshow. I'd like to share with you our days of "small things". May it encourage you to look at your day a little differently, and thank God for every little detail he lays in your path. It just might be the beginning of something far bigger.