Small things can have grand consequences. David's insistence on gratifying his own desires led to the death of others and a long string of disasters for his entire household. The compromises and poor choices we make might seem small and insignificant at the time but they can have an impact long after we are gone. We should always consider the well-being of others in our discernment. This is a practical expression of love.

But good things as well come in small packages. Through the use of parables, Jesus shows us that our deeds of justice, love and kindness will take root and affect others. We should not lose heart, but have patience. Our efforts might not seem promising at first, but God is the one who causes the seed which we sow to grow. Begin today with the kind word, deed or thought, as well as the first faltering steps towards a deeper spiritual life. In the Kingdom of God, all our efforts are important.