Everyday Faithful

This morning I woke up to the words, 

"Everyday faithful."

I pondered those words and 

thought about the principle of 

being faithful in the little things--everyday.

I have a lot of little things to do.

And the Lord reminded me that 

He is pleased as I faithfully 

do those things as unto Him.

My prayer was that the Lord would help me 

to be "everyday faithful"

in all the things He allows me to do today.

Then I looked up Matthew 25:21.

The master was full of praise. 

"Well done, my good and faithful servant. 

You have been faithful 

in handling this small amount, 

so now I will give you 

many more responsibilities. 

Let’s celebrate together!"

Oh dear.

The master was full of praise.

And he had a reward that was worthy of celebration:

more responsibilities.

Somehow I keep looking to whittle down

the responsibility I do have.

But the biblical principle is that

greater responsibilities are greater in value 

and worth celebrating.

But I have to remember that He adds

these responsibilities little by little.

I didn't get all five children at once.

I didn't run a marathon my first time out.

I didn't bench my weight the first time in the gym.

But as I did the one thing, 

I was able to do the next.

I definitely need heaven's perspective

on faithfulness and responsibility.

Sometimes more isn't just more.

Sometimes it is a reward.

Worth celebrating.

I want to be found

everyday faithful.