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\u201cRemember, there\u2019s no such thing as a small act of kindness. Every act creates a ripple with no logical end.\u201d Scott Adams<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n** ** **\u00a0<\/p>\n What Can I Give Him?<\/strong><\/h3>\n**** ** ****It\u2019s hot here in the South, like step out of the door, feel the hot air hit you like a big thick cup of soup. It\u2019s so hot that you don\u2019t want to spend any unnecessary time outside. It\u2019s so hot that Satan needs a cool drink of water. My kids used to call Summer in the south, \u201cMurder Weather.\u201d Now, don\u2019t get me wrong, I applaud all those who love a good hot day. Enjoy yourself, but I prefer the cool whisper of fall and the magnificent color that it brings.<\/span><\/p>\n The Hot Weather Spurred an Idea<\/h2>\n As I walked outside after church today, I pondered songs that could maybe make me feel a little chill. It really didn\u2019t work. But one poem came to mind. \u201cIn the bleak midwinter, frosty wind made moan.<\/a> Earth stood hard as iron, water like a stone. Snow had fallen, snow on snow, In the bleak midwinter, long ago. This beautiful line of prose was written by Christina Rossetti<\/a> in the 1800\u2019s and was set to music by Gustav Holst at a later time.<\/a> What struck me after humming that tune in my mind was the last few words of the prose. \u201cWhat can I give Him, poor as I am? Yet what can I give Him: give Him my heart.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n <\/a> Image Courtesy of Canva Pro<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nSmall Acts Can Produce Big Results<\/h2>\n****** ** ******How often do we go through life thinking that we don\u2019t have much to give? We see those that do great things for ministry or the community and think, \u201cI can\u2019t do that. I am not good enough. I am not that talented. I don\u2019t have money to give.\u201d There are a host of scenarios that can run through our minds. Self doubt is real and a struggle. But if we really look at the beautiful words written above, we can give him something small and personal, our hearts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Our Hearts Can Be a Beautiful Work of Art<\/h2>\n In giving our hearts, we can take from the words of Jesus when he spoke of the parable of the mustard seed.<\/a> <\/span>\u201cThe kingdom of Heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his field. <\/span>32 <\/b>Though it is the smallest of all seeds, yet when it grows, it is the largest of garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds come and perch in its branches\u201d Matthew 13:31-32.<\/a> What is a mustard seed<\/a>? They are smaller than the tip of a pen. They are about 1 millimeter in size. That is tiny. But when they grow, they can reach a height of 20-30 feet and have branches that extend another 20 feet. A Small seed produces a massive bush.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/a> Image Courtesy of Canva Pro<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nWhy is the mustard seed important?<\/strong><\/h2>\n********** ** **********It is important because much like many activities in life, they start small. The Kingdom of heaven may start small, very, very small but it has the potential to grow and expand. A fully mature mustard plant is absolutely gorgeous. The tips are a beautiful yellow with a smattering of colorful birds that adorn the branches.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n**** <\/a> Bright Golden Morning Image courtesy of Daniel King<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nSometimes all another fellow human needs is something small<\/strong><\/h2>\n This morning our pastor<\/a> asked us to hold out our hands. He said in doing so, we can reach out a hand and help someone else. Perhaps a handshake is all someone may need. We can offer a kind word, a simple: \u201cI\u2019m praying for you.\u201d That can mean so very much. Give a little kindness and watch it grow. Spread those mustard seeds of truth, kindness, forgiveness, goodwill, mutual respect and love. Watch the bush grow and then let the beautiful birds come and find respite at the top. That is a picture of God\u2019s kingdom. It is welcome to all with its beautiful color and variety. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" \u201cRemember, there\u2019s no such thing as a small act of kindness. Every act creates a ripple with no logical end.\u201d Scott Adams \u00a0 What Can I Give Him? It\u2019s hot here in the South, like step out of the door, feel the hot air hit you like a big thick cup of soup. 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