It’s a greater thing

Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. (Galatians 5:25 NIV)

 Far down beneath the surge of common life, the foundations of a character are laid, more beautiful and enduring than coral, which shall presently rear itself before the eyes of man and angels, and will become an emerald island, green with perennial beauty and vocal with the songs of paradise.
 We ought therefore to be very careful how we complain about the common tasks of daily life. We’re making the character in which we have to spend eternity.
 Let it be granted that you’re a person of ordinary ability; there’s only one chance in a thousand that you may be placed in some great sphere. Isn’t it a pity then to spend your life in useless regret and complaining and not being willing to do the humble task as unto the Lord, and do it with a sweet and cheerful spirit?
 It’s a greater thing to do an unimportant thing with a great motive for God and for truth and for others, than to do a great, important thing without God’s Spirit. —VBB [1]

 Yes, you must live life beautifully and not allow the spirit of the world that makes gods out of power, riches, and pleasure make you to forget that you have been created for greater things – to love and to be loved. —Mother Teresa

[1] Anchor God in Us