by small means the Lord can bring about great things

I love this phrase. So, still in 1 Nephi 16 ( I am slow...but I am trying to think about things longer instead of moving quickly) the Lord tells Lehi to look upon the liahona and he sees things that make him fear and tremble (vs. 26-27). Later in verse 29 it talks of a new writing that gave them understanding concerning the ways of the Lord. It continutes to say that the writing changed from time to time according to their faith and diligence and that by small means the Lord can bring about great things. I think this is symbolic of our lives now. I am sure that was a very obvious observation on my part, but saying it out loud makes it more real in my mind. The way we are led in life changes from time to time according to our faith and diligence. Looking back during specific times in my life I can see that now. I wish I could see it for tomorrow because I might be a little smarter about my decisions...about the small things that I do. The Lord brings about great things by small means. Don't you think we do the same. If we spend a little time each day reading to our children, don't you think it creates a great difference in their lives as they grow...it will most likely develop a love for reading, which in turn gives them more knowledge as they learn through reading. Serving others, even in small ways, not only helps them, but helps us become examples and to become more Christ-like...which is a big thing. It really is the small decisions we make daily that probably make the biggest difference in our lives and in the lives of others. I think the Lord made it that way because the small things are the most difficult to pay attention to and the most difficult to make sure we do. Like scripture study...is it really THAT time consuming...does it take so much out of me to do...no, but it is a challenge on some days to make sure I am being diligent enough to get it done. The same with prayer...it is a gift to us to be able to communicate with our Father in Heaven, so why is it sometimes a challenge to do it and do it from our hearts? Maybe I am giving too much away about myself and maybe I am the only one who has these weird struggles, but I don't think I am alone. These are the small things that if we ignore can devastate our lives, but if we pay attention and are faithful and diligent with them, the Lord will make great things happen in our lives. I know that this is true...when I read it and think of my own experiences this is something that I do know is true.