Great things

You know how big things start? From small things. Some of my favorite examples (and you know breastfeeding is going to be one of them) include - Le Leche League. It was founded by 7 mothers in Illinois in 1956. They  just wanted to help and support other mothers. LLL now helps women in 60 countries. I'm pretty sure the moms that began LLL had no idea it would become an international form of support. When Blake Mycoskie wanted to donate a pair of shoes to a person in need with every pair of TOMS sold, I'm sure he had no idea that over a millions shoes would be donated worldwide. When Dave Ramsey set out to help families get out of debt, I'm sure he had no idea he would be a nationally syndicated radio host. He now employs over 300 people in a debt free company and has helped countless families reach financial freedom.

All of these people had a mission. They had a passion. They believed in something enough to make it happen and became something great. Something they never imagined. They took a gift and used it. What if we all took our gifts and pursued it to the point of greatness? It doesn't mean we will all own multi-million dollar companies or have an international support group. But it does mean that greater things can happen.

"From small beginnings come great things." American proverb

"A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step." Lao Tzu

"To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe." Anatole Frances

Honestly, I haven't really discovered what my small beginning is yet. But I'm prayerfully seeking it and asking God's blessing upon it. What is your small beginning? Where are you in this journey?