Nonprofit organizations often say that small gifts make big differences. Every penny counts and every gift, no matter the amount, is appreciated. When we serve in a way that puts those on the margins at the center, then the operating margins are often slim.

Could that idea also inform about our relationships with people. How many of us live day to day with small operating margins when measured by time, energy, and patience? And yes, the little blessings make an enormous difference. What little blessing can you give today?

The holy works in you in mighty ways. Today that work looks like an affirmation to someone whose job is often thankless, it feels like a hug for a loved one held tight for one more heartbeat, and it sounds like a prayer whispered for the unspoken and unspeakable.