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March 22, 2011 by Spreading Joy

Think Again!

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Think you’re too small to make a difference? Think again!

  • Put a tiny rock in your shoe and walk a mile
  • Give a simple sucker to a toddler & watch their world light up
  • Try ignoring that fly buzzing about your meal
  • Leave that piece of dust under your contact
  • Smile widely with a tiny piece of black pepper stuck to your tooth
  • Watch what the ants will do with your slice of pie
  • Remember the grain of sand that became a gorgeous pearl
  • Think about the one smooth stone that took out a giant
  • Notice how one spark can consume an entire forest
  • One flicker of light pierces the darkest night
  • 1 person “going” for it, gives courage to the fearful
  • A reassuring smile brings hope
  • Gaze at the GIANT oak that was once a tiny seed
  • One single tear can soften the hardest heart
  • The difference of one second…. That allowed you to miss that accident or plane crash
  • Ignore that nail in your tire
  • Leave that splinter in your finger

These are just a few that I quickly jotted down!

I’d love to hear YOURS! Please leave them below!

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  1. 1

    Proverbs and Wisdom says

    March 22, 2011 at 7:02 pm

    This is true. The smallest things do make a big difference. Think of all the tiny screws and bolts that hold up huge buildings. Sometimes, it is the smaller things in life, not the big ones, that matter most.

    Reply
  2. 2

    @JesusSister says

    March 23, 2011 at 9:37 am

    A single star led wise men to Christ Child known.
    A single north star can guide a sailing ship home.

    A single flame of a candle can help one to see.
    A single signature on a declaration can help people to be free.

    A single moment we pause, gives us a chance to pray.
    A single act of Love, can encourage others on their way.

    If you still think you are too small, given what you just saw,
    Remember, it’s a tiny mouse that removed the thorn in the lion’s paw.

    😀

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      @JesusSister says

      March 23, 2011 at 9:43 am

      …or for those that don’t know that children’s story re: thorn in lion’s paw, there is also another version where the mouse chews through the netting to free the lion. 😀

      Reply
  3. 4

    Yvette says

    March 23, 2011 at 6:50 pm

    wow…this was sweet. so true…its the little things that tend to be the biggest impacts at times. Love your spirit sis:)

    Reply
  4. 5

    blogomomma says

    March 23, 2011 at 7:39 pm

    The gummy smile of a baby
    The giggle of a child
    The tender squeeze of a seniors hand
    Blessing a stranger’s sneeze
    Giving the homeless man a dollar
    140 characters together can make the difference in someone’s day
    blogomomma recently posted..I Gotta Feelin

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  5. 6

    Spreading Joy says

    March 23, 2011 at 10:14 pm

    @proverbsandwisdom thank you. we tend to look at the big things we “dont” have and totally forget how important the small things can be! thx for taking the time to encourage!

    @JesusSister – wow, your rhymes always amaze me on twitter, but you’ve outdone yourself today girly!!!! {{{Hugs}} love those reminders!!!

    @Yvette – thank you sis!! you are such encouragement!! Im glad to have you in my world!

    @blogomomma – sooo right!! thank you! i love the giggle of children. they ALWAYS make my heart smile!

    you guys have added great things to this list!! thank YOU for being HUGE!!

    {{HUGS}}
    @spreadingJOY

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    Robert Dodson says

    March 26, 2011 at 8:26 am

    Those are some great small things which make a difference. Thank you for blessing me with yours.

    The idea which led to the invention of the light bulb, telephone and the airplane.
    One man obeying the command of God from a vision to rent a stadium in South Africa for a day of prayer and repentance in 2001. This led several South African cities to hold a day of Prayer and Repentance, which in turn spread to become a National Day of Prayer and Repentance in South Africa. This day has more than 200 nations observing a Day of Prayer and Repentance. It is still continuing to grow.
    My favorite small thing is one man (Jesus) who began a church over 2000 years ago, who died for our sins, and the church is still growing today.

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    Chris says

    March 29, 2011 at 2:09 pm

    I have found that the small things are those I cherish so much.

    Funny small little times, small favors, small moments of joy, they all turn into huge things that keep me going.

    They help me to feel like there is hope, there is a reason to go on, to keep trying!

    Reply
  8. 9

    van025 says

    May 25, 2011 at 5:19 am

    Yes,Think you’re too small to make a difference.
    Yuo gave great list.Thanks for your sharing
    van025 recently posted..do college students go on vacation with their family

    Reply
  9. 10

    Julie says

    June 7, 2011 at 12:14 pm

    Wonderful list and responses. Made me smile with recognition. I’d add:
    – giving a hug to someone who’s feeling down
    – smiling at someone who’s new to the community
    – dropping a coin for a child to find
    – listening to a child’s dreams (and finding ways to make them happen!)

    Thanks for inspiring these thoughts and conversations. The world thrives on JOY!!
    Julie recently posted..Living Forward

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  10. 11

    Bonnie squires says

    June 27, 2011 at 4:36 am

    Hi Marie

    What a great list you got here. I’ve enjoyed it very much.

    Holding the door for a older person,helping them put there
    items in there car.

    Giving the trash guys,mail man or lady coffee,hot chocolate,
    tea in the winter and in the summer time give them some thing
    cold to drink.

    Give a child a gift card for wendy’s or any fast food place.

    When a new family movies into the area make a full course
    meal for them. I had this done for me when we first moved
    in and it was so nice they even gave me a pot to keep and i still
    have it from 6 years ago. they made 2 big trays of some noodles
    with beef in it and homemade bread,pie,pear jelly and so much more.

    When a teller marker calls be nice to them remember they are people to
    and have a family and trying to earn a living to.

    Help catch a lose dog

    Ask the cashier how her or his day is going.
    All so say to them have a nice day.

    Help a child fix there bike, learn to swim,fish or read a book

    Visit a nursing home and bring some flowers to the ladies
    there or crafts or books.

    New mom’s can all ways use a break offer to help with the new
    baby or take the other kids to the park or movies.

    Hot days when the ice cream truck comes by surprise one of
    the kids in line and buy there ice cream

    surprise your spouse with a special night with out the kids being
    there and it just the 2 of you alone to have a free night.

    Oh for people with failing eye sight record there favorite bible
    verses on cd or audio so they can listen to them or some favorite
    books or songs.

    Well great minds think alike I was going to do a blog like this and you
    have done it. My be we should take all these ideas and put them in an eBook
    and hand them out.

    Reply
  11. 12

    Rebekah says

    August 23, 2011 at 12:01 pm

    Look at the ultrasound picture of a tiny little baby and look at the 2 year old she has become…

    Reply
  12. 13

    Marie says

    September 10, 2011 at 1:55 pm

    @Rebekah it is soo true! We’ve never actually seen the baby, nor held him/her and yet…we love them immediately – just knowing they are there!!

    @bonnie you’ve added so many great things!! I love to buy icecream in the summer and give away! thank YOU

    @Julie – listening to a childs dream…amazing what they dream of! thank you for that precious thought and the reminder that simply listening we can help them to soar to new heights

    @van thank you!!! that made me smile

    @chris – i cherish them too!! simply amazing when you think about them

    @robert that is one of my favorites too…One Man!!

    {{HUGS}} and thank you for making a differnce in my world!
    Marie recently posted..Love Hurts

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