The Bible says “A man’s heart plans his way, But the Lord directs his steps” Proverbs 16:9; according to the Hebrew this means that He sets up and establishes our “pace or regular step(s).” Our regular steps I believe is in the little things of life, for our life is made up mostly of “little things”. We tend to think of God as being in the big things of life, and absolutely He is there for us in the big situations, crises, and needs, but He is also involved in our everyday life. In Luke 12:6-7 we see His deep involvement in this; He is concerned about the sparrows and He says we are of more value than they, and even knows the number of the hairs of our head, how is that for small things? Psalm 37:23 tells us that God delights (is inclined to) the way (the road or course) of a good man (a valiant man or a warrior) ordering (erecting or setting up) his steps. I see that person as one that is walking with Him in whom His soul delights. So let us not forget to stop and give Him thanks for all the little things of life!
Little things
Selected by Rose Hill, Author unknown
Did I forget to thank thee Lord,
For things that may seem small;
A flower by the wayside,
A wild bird’s lonely call,
For all the daily happenings,
That we call common place;
For autumn and for sunsets,
And a neighbor’s smiling face?
For life is made of little things,
So let me not forget,
To count my smallest blessing,
And before the sun is set,
To thank thee Lord, for every one,
That adds a note of cheer.
And our blessings will be multiplied,
Before another year.
Scripture quotations are from the New King James Version copyright 1982 by Thomas Nelson Co. used by permission.