We live in an era in history where excess is fairly normal. Just take a look at Instagram or any other social media platform and you will see various individuals living large and indulging extravagant tastes whenever the whim hits. As freeing as this way of life may seem, the reality is that most resources, like many things, have a limit.
Less is sometimes more
Fortunately there are things in life that don’t require large amounts to make maximum impact. Like salt in food – you may not make use of much, but leave it out and you know it’s missing. A tiny amount makes an enormous difference. Here are a few things that for a small deposit deliver maximum impact.
Kindness: If you’ve ever smiled at someone at the checkout counter or made a point of saying thank you to someone in the service industry, you may have seen how a simple and small act of kindness can completely change the mood and tone of an encounter. Even the tiniest dose of kindness or compassion can make all the difference to the recipient. A small gesture can show someone that they are valuable, and that is priceless.
Encouragement: Having someone believe in you can be the difference between success and failure. A single word of encouragement can fan into flame the most timid confidence and inspire someone to reach further than they ever thought they possibly could.
Consideration: Showing someone that you have thought about them and their needs goes a long way. Considering someone else’s feelings promotes a sense of unity and mutual respect. It doesn’t take much but it certainly has the power to change a relationship.
Faith: Many people tend to think that to make any real impact or difference you need a large amount of faith, but contrary to this view the Bible tells us that the opposite is true. Jesus himself said that if we have faith the size of a mustard seed then nothing is impossible. The key to this is not so much about the size of your faith but in whom you are placing your faith. If your faith is in God, no matter how small it is, it has the power to see God do amazing things in your life and circumstances.