Day 12/365
Olabayo J. Awodirepo
(Witty_Pen)
Small But Thoughtful Gestures
Today, during church, a scene reminded me of the power of small, thoughtful gestures. It was our pastor’s birthday, and she had made it clear she didn’t want any celebration, gifts, or anything. All she wanted was to spend the day praising God.
While we respected her wishes, we couldn’t let the day pass without expressing our appreciation for her in a way that wouldn’t go against what she had asked. So, we came up with the idea of doing a simple video. We sang a happy birthday song in it and wished her a wonderful day. A few people also shared heartfelt testimonies about the impact she has had on their lives.
When we presented the video to her in church, we weren’t sure how she would react. Surprisingly, what we thought was a modest gesture turned out to mean a great deal to her. She was deeply moved, and she appreciated the thoughtful surprise birthday wishes. This made me realize that some seemingly insignificant things that we do have the power to make someone’s day as bright as the sun.
We often underestimate the impact of the little things. What we consider small or modest might mean the world to someone else. A little act of kindness, a genuine smile, a warm hug, a sincere compliment, or a little acknowledgment of someone’s efforts may seem insignificant, but these small actions have the power to brighten someone’s day and lift their spirits. It doesn’t have to be grand or expensive; what matters most is the sincerity behind it.
