Dream small. That’s not something you normally hear. But that is the title of this little book and exactly the reason I picked it up. In it, writer Seth Lewis reminds us to find our self-worth in Christ. Our value is not in how much we accomplish, how big our dreams are, or how impressive we seem. An honest look at ourselves compared to the scope and grandeur of creation will show us that we are small and unimpressive anyway. But Seth reminds us that our value is in being known and loved by God. And since we are known and loved by God, we are free from the shackles of the world’s definition of success. We are free to follow the encouragement of Paul in 1 Thessalonians 4:11.
…seek to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you,
God doesn’t need us to be impressive. He calls us to be quietly faithful. He calls us to see the value of every individual, whether they can add “baseline value” or not. While we are constantly told to “go big or go home” Seth says to go home, love people, and follow Jesus. If that’s in “big ways,” follow Jesus. If that’s in “small ways,” follow Jesus. But don’t get hung up on big or small. Find your contentment and satisfaction in following him! This book was refreshing and encouraging to me because it demonstrates the power of living an ordinary life as a follower of Jesus. It reminded me that doing the right thing is seen and known by God and that is enough.
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