Imperishable riches

"She spoke, too, of the imperishable riches which are so easy to amass each day, and of the folly of trampling them under foot when one has but to stoop and gather them." - St. Therese of Lisieux, Story of a Soul

It is a powerful motivation to do good - to make the little sacrifices and perform the little services that the selfish will rebels against - to realize that those small and seemingly insignificant actions are treasures, so comparatively easy to gather up as I go through my day. Thoughtlessly absorbed in my own affairs, I could run past them and over them in my haste to accomplish my own goals and tasks; with just the smallest bit of extra care and time, however, I could make those riches, which are stored up in heaven and will not perish or fade, my own. Even more, in nurturing the habit of seeking and gathering those riches through little actions, I will be preparing my heart for greater services and sacrifices, and teaching it to walk in a way that is pleasing to God.