It's All About the Little Things

I titled my blog "sweatshirts and flip flops make everything better." Finally, after what seems like the longest winter ever here in Arkansas, spring arrived yesterday. It was my first official day to wear flip flops. To be honest, it seemed like most things were going wrong for me yesterday, but in the midst of my confusion and frustration I found the importance in appreciating the little things in our world. So flip flops, although a simple aritcle of clothing, brought me great joy. I have pondered a certain thought the last 24 hours and wondered, how often in life do we miss the little small things because we are so overwhelmed by the big things? I wonder sometimes if God sits up there wondering when I will stop and just thank Him for the sun in the sky, the food in my belly, the nice warm bath I got to take, the iPhone I got to play Word with Friends On, and so on and so on. Have I become so wrapped up in the big things I miss all the little things He's given me? It's true, sometimes life can be overwhelming and frustrating, but I never want to get too consumed with my problems I miss thanking Him in all circumstances. So yesterday it was flip flops, today it will be something else. But I am ready to slow down and appreciate the small things and be thankful in all circumstances...