Today I realized that the gift I really need to be giving is the gift of paying attention to the small things: really looking when my son wants me to look at his toys, giving sincere praise to my family members, taking the time to ask about and care about what they are doing.
I was reading Elder Ballard's talk "Finding Joy through Loving Service" in preparation for Julie's lesson Sunday, and this quote made me feel empowered: "Great things are wrought through simple and small things. Like the small flecks of gold that accumulate over time into a large treasure, our small and simple acts of kindness and service will accumulate into a life filled with love for Heavenly Father, devotion to the work of the Lord Jesus Christ, and a sense of peace and joy each time we reach out to one another."I can do this. I can give of myself in small ways everyday and have true joy now and when I see Heavenly Father and Jesus again!
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