One month after having his driver’s license, our 16-year-old son had his first experience with roadside assistance.
The phone call home went something like this: “Uh, hi Mom. Uh, something is wrong with the car. A horrible screeching started coming from the back end, and then the brakes locked up.”
My first question was, “Are you okay?” Once I knew he was, I wanted to know what mystery lie behind the brake problem – especially since we had recently had both rotors and pads replaced.
Two hours later the tow truck arrived. With the car loaded and almost ready to go, the driver gave a final tug on the cinch that was holding one of the back wheels to the flatbed. As the driver pulled on the rope, a pebble fell out of the back wheel. The driver picked it up and said, I think this (see picture) may be your problem.
You’re kidding me, right? How could a tiny pebble be responsible for such significant impact?
As it turned out, our tow truck driver was correct in his assessment of the brake issue. The small rock had somehow gotten wedged in between the brake pad and rotor and caused complete brake failure!
Tweet ThisSMALL CAN HAVE EXTRAORDINARY IMPACT! Think about these other examples:
How does the flapping of a butterfly’s wings cause a hurricane? How does a beautiful and fragile snowflake turn into a snowball and then an avalanche? How can a 2-degree rise in temperature put an entire ecosystem into chaos? How can less than one second make the difference between first and second place for an Olympic runner? How did David – a small shepherd boy – bring down the mighty, nine-foot, six-inch tall, fully armored Palestine warrior, Goliath?
Today, you have the choice to pivot your thinking and pursue small changes that will impact your life and leadership forever. What change do you want to see in your life or the world around you? Maybe, you are the pebble that causes corporate change because you step out in courage to share your creative ideas. Or the writer who decides to write one page a day. Or the rock who brings comfort to a grieving friend through a phone call, a visit or a meal. Or a wife who renews her marriage by doing one extra act of love for her husband each day.
Start small! Small is MIGHTY!
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Angela Howard
August 3, 2015I have 2 examples:
1. I had gotten out the habit of journaling everyday. I started this small habit again just a few weeks ago and have reaped great rewards in my prayer life, Bible study time, as well as clarity in personal reflection.
2. I asked for prayer for a small but mighty group of women! SMALL IS MIGHTY!! God showed up big time.
Thank you for the reminder Angela!
Angela L Craig
August 4, 2015Thank you Angela for these great examples of how small is mighty! They are an inspiration to me! I also appreciate you taking the time to read my blog. Have an amazing day! Angela
Sherrie St. Hilaire
August 7, 2015I went to bed last night feeling like a soul storm was brewing. I woke up under a heavy oppression. Until my recent convo with you I would have (ashamed to say) accepted it as symptomatic of some life stressors triggering PTSD. But I consciously made the decision to FIGHT! That first footfall out of bed and onto the floor was an act of warfare! The next step was a firm “NO” directed at satan. Then a lifted face speaking His name! With each small act I could see, and feel, the
storm clouds retreat. After a friend prayed for me, one person praying one prayer, the last bit lifted!!!!! I was at peace and feeling strong the rest of the day! One small decision motivated the next! PTL!
Angela L Craig
August 8, 2015Soul Storm would be an excellent title for a blog or book Sherrie! You have a gift for translating the heart into words! It truly amazes me. Thank you for taking the time to write and give this incredible example of how small decisions can motivate the next! SMALL IS MIGHTY!! I am going to follow your example today. Thank you for the encouragement!