Small Beginnings & Homestead Blog Hop 491

For who has despised the day of small things? For these seven rejoice to see The plumb line in the hand of Zerubbabel. They are the eyes of the Lord, Which scan to and fro throughout the whole earth.”

~Zechariah 4:10

Small things, new beginnings, little steps forward–what do they have in common?

They are hard for others to see. These small things are almost impossible for me to see! Consequently, it’s easy to not continue them, and nobody will be the wiser.

Nobody?

No, not actually. First of all, God tells us to not despise the small beginnings. Apparently, He cares when we make little steps forward. That’s really good news!

And I know/you know, in your case. When we make a positive step, or decide on new beginnings, whenever that occurs, we actually make a tiny little pathway in our brains.

It’s like walking through the tall grass for the first time. It’s hard, it’s messy, and it wants to feel discouraging. The old familiar path is so much easier. But the view from the new path may be just what we desire!

Despise not new beginnings

Once we take the path again, it’s slightly more easy, but hardly noticeable. Day after day, trudging through the weeds and brambles, we will start to see a faint footpath emerging. And if we keep at it, we might discover beauty we’d never have found on the main road.

What’s more, that new path will inspire others, and they also can experience the joy. Here’s where the analogy ends, though, because even though your new path may inspire others, they ultimately have to forge a new path alone.

Your new beginnings in whatever area will still have a trickle down effect on others, even if it’s just them noticing how you’ve pressed on.

I have good news.

You don’t have to execute your new small beginnings perfectly to succeed. Consistency is best, but don’t beat yourself up and quit if you slip.

Some steps are better than no steps.

Progress, not perfection.

I just encourage you, with whatever area you’re wanting to see change in:

Despise not small beginnings!

Laurie

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Welcome to the Homestead Blog Hop!

Homestead Blog Hop will take place every Wednesday and is for all things homesteading: real food recipes, farm animals, crafts, DIY, how-to’s, gardening, anything from-scratch, natural home/health, self-sufficiency, self-reliance, natural remedies, essential oils, & more! Basically anything related to homesteading.

Meet Your Hosts!

Follow Their Blogs

Natasha – Houseful of Nicholes (Facebook | Pinterest | Twitter | Instagram)

Laurie – Ridge Haven Homestead (Facebook | Pinterest | Instagram)

Liz – The Cape Coop (Facebook | Pinterest | Twitter | Instagram)

Kelly – Simple Life Mom (Facebook | Pinterest | Instagram)

FEATURED POSTS from the Last Homestead Blog Hop

Each week we take turns choosing three posts to feature. Each post will be shared on all social media platforms by all of the hosts! Here are the features from Last Week’s Hop:

1. What is an Egg Bound Chicken from Simple Living Country Gal

2. Pork Bahn Mi from Homemade on a Weeknight

3. Upcycled Plastic Bowl Hanging Basket from Steph Creates DIY Home and Crafts

Congrats! Feel free to grab the featured on button for your post.

Just right click and ‘save image as…‘

Guidelines for this Get-Together:

1. 
   Click on the “Add your Link” Button below and add a great image of your project or recipe. Make sure you link to the page of your family friendly post – not the main page of your blog.
   
2. 
   Link up to three posts each week.
   
3. 
   Try to visit at least a few other blogs at the party. Be sure to leave a comment to let them know you stopped by.
   
4. 
   Link your post back to the Homestead Blog Hop. If the hop isn’t linked to your post then you cannot be featured. All featured posts will be shared on all hosts’ social media channels.
   
5. 
   Please link up posts that you haven’t linked to the hop before. You are welcome to link old posts from your blog.
   
6. 
   By joining the party, you are giving the hosts permission to use one photo from your post with a link back to your site if it is selected as one of next week’s Features.
   
7. 
   This is a family-friendly link up meant to inspire and motivate the homesteader in all of us.
   

Let the Party Begin!

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