A Gold Ring or a Goldfish by Selena Campbell
The delightful Selena provides us with an excellent verse and lesson to swim around in your heart and brain…
What’s It Worth?
“Catch the foxes for us, the little foxes that are ruining the vineyards, while our vineyards are in blossom,” (Song of Solomon 2:15, NASB).
You may have heard the expression, “Don’t sweat the small stuff.” I have found it is easier to offer this bit of wisdom to others than it is to live by it myself. Two little goldfish got me sweaty this morning.
We treated our fish for fungus, and the tank filter had to be removed so the medicine would stay in the water. Consequently, the water was getting gross. My husband bought a gravel-cleaning tank siphon a few days ago, and I wanted him to clean out the tank. As he started to do it, I provided much feedback.
I came upstairs pondering how they will probably die, and how I didn’t want any fish in the first place. This was sprinkled with thoughts of how my husband handled the siphon and how I would have done it differently (read: better—even though I couldn’t make it work at all). Suddenly, my heart was pierced with, Who’s more important, the goldfish or your husband? Ouch.
I realize that I get so hung up on minor details that I lose sight of what is important. I want things to be done the right way, but God is showing me that usually means I want things done my way. Letting go of the small stuff is one step toward losing my selfish attitude.
How about you? Have you ever let something little become too big in your eyes?
Dear Father God,
Thank You for Your wisdom. Thank You for showing us that each day is full of small things that make up the big picture, and if we trip over every small thing we won’t do much else but stumble through life. Give us discernment to know when something is important, and to know when to let things go.
In Jesus’ Name,
Amen
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