The song says ‘the best things in life are free’, and as the picture shows, so much of what makes life truly wonderful can’t be bought by money. We can easily lose our focus in life and become obsessed by earning more, owning more and striving for more. As we approach Easter, we need to learn to embrace the ‘little things’ in life which can make all the difference.
A smile, a hug, a word of encouragement can make a huge difference to us and to others. Learning to savour the springtime, pausing to smell the flowers, savouring the cup of coffee or tea made for us by a friend will never amount to ‘big things’, but they can change our perspective and ultimately change how we perceive the world. We need to slow down and appreciate the many ordinary, everyday gifts God gives us.
The Korean artist Puuung has produced some drawings of what love looks like (see here) and it’s true that it’s in the ordinary that we can often express love most effectively. Jesus said that ‘if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones who is my disciple, truly I tell you, that person will certainly not lose their reward.’ (Matt 12:42) The little things mean a lot. Try it and see.
