Small Things with Great Love

We all want to be the best parents we can be, but this desire can be overwhelming, wondering if we’re getting it “right.” Mother Teresa reminds us that love is what matters, whether big or small. Let’s slow down this week and find ways to do small things with great love, such as listening to our children. I once heard an author, Tedd Tripp, say that if we listen well to our kids when they are little (even when they seem to be talking about nothing), when they are older, they will know we are listening. This week let’s look into our children’s eyes when they speak to us, take an extra minute to play with our kids, surprise our spouses or friends by doing a chore for them, or make a meal or card for someone. Let’s make a difference today by doing “small things with great love.”