Sometimes it is difficult for us to comprehend the enormous impact of small things being done consistently over the course of time. We are so enamored with quick, instant, and effortless that we almost ignore the productivity found in lengthy commitment. As a society, we are not nearly as interested in "the small ways to win big" as we are the "big ways to win fast." But let's face it -every beautiful cathedral in Europe was built one stone at a time, and every successful company was built one idea at a time...over time. Rome wasn't built in day. It was built daily.
Too often, we live for the microwave miracle instead of focusing on garden growth. Producing fruit in a garden takes care, cultivation, and composure. And producing the results you desire in your life will require the same. Unfortunately, the changes you want to see in your life won't happen overnight or become a habit in one week. Things that last usually don't come fast! Instead, commitment yourself to putting into practice the small things that make a big impact over the course of your life. Here a few small things that make a big difference:
1. Attitude
In Ephesians 4:23, the Apostle Paul encourages us to allow the Holy Spirit to renew our thoughts and attitudes. New attitudes take you to new altitudes. It might appear to be minor and insignificant on the surface, but your attitude sets the course of your thinking and therefore determines the flow of your life. You can't live the life that God created you for while walking around with a negative attitude and toxic thoughts. It is simple. Your attitude shapes your day. Your days make your years. Your years frame your life. It all starts with your daily attitude!
2. Accountability
We were not made to do life alone. We need friends and mentors who are holding us accountable to the standards we have set for ourselves. James 5:16 says, "Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed." It is essential that we all have someone in our life that we can honestly talk with concerning our failures and our fears. We find healing and health in those relationships. It might not appear to be that important today, but without accountability you will find yourself living below your potential and falling short of your dreams. It is a small thing, but it makes a huge difference in the long-term journey of life.
A positive, renewed attitude along with accountability will put you on the pathway of becoming an Everyday Champion!