Loving the Lowercase

Helping people find their Purpose is something I’m really passionate about. I am a strong believer that God has created each and every person with a unique and specific calling. Whether the “Purpose” is leading, teaching, creating, repairing, helping, or something else, each human being possesses deep value and serves a significant role in the world. That being said, I have always struggled a bit to grasp and value the simple day-to-day life. I love having deep conversations about the “big things,” but the minor details and smaller events of life have never really phased me. I would even venture to say that I, at times, view daily tasks as irrelevant or pointless.

Recently, I feel God has been challenging me to refocus my perspective about the “small things.” While I am not suggesting that the jeans I pick out in the morning will make a difference in the way my day proceeds, I am learning that the little, seemingly “pointless” moments actually do matter. The small exchanges with a co-worker are important. The extra fifteen minutes taken to wash the dishes before bed are crucial. The quick phone call to a friend matters. The smile to a stranger in the parking lot is valuable.  While it’s hard to ever see what these small actions amount to, it is foolish to think that they do not matter. The little, seemingly insignificant moments can have a profound impact that goes beyond human understanding.

In my life currently, I have recently felt uninspired and frustrated with normalcy. I have settled into a job, am consistently attending church, and socialize with friends and family somewhat regularly. Yet, in the back of my mind, there is always a thought that troubles me. “What is the purpose of all of this anyway, and when will I fulfill the calling God has given me?”

Friends, today I want to encourage you with something I believe God has been speaking to me. I strongly sense God is calling me right now to “love the lowercase.” I am to cherish the moments that seem unimportant. I am to take action and respond to the small whispers I hear each day that challenge me to extend mercy. I am to enjoy and truly embrace every little opportunity to show kindness.

Each person, indeed, is designed with a deep purpose. There are things that make each human being unique and able to accomplish something significant. However, it is in the small, seemingly insignificant moments that we build character. It is in the little moments that things are set into motion. It is in the day-to-day, “lowercase” exchanges that the atmosphere shifts.

The “lowercase” matters. Therefore, I challenge you to join me in learning to love the “lowercase.”

Until next time,

Tamara