As of our own strength we are not capable of truly good works, great or small, in the service of God, it may be safest to attend closely to the lesser, leaving it to Him to call us to greater services or sacrifices, when He sees fit. Meanwhile, little duties come daily, and, indeed, hourly, within our reach, and are not less suitable for our progress in grace and holiness than the greater calls of service which occur but rarely. Indeed, we may profit more by the lesser, inasmuch as they tend less to feed self-conceit, and to war against humility. Moreover, fidelity in trifles, and an earnest seeking to please God in little daily matters, is a proof of true devotion and love. He that is faithful in that which is least, is faithful also in that which is greater. It is quite possible to perform very ordinary duties with so perfect an intention, as to serve God better than in higher duties, done with less uprightness and simplicity of purpose. We have only to contemplate the holy household of Nazareth, in the early life of Jesus, with Joseph and Mary, to realise this truth. Let our aim then be to please our Lord perfectly, in our clear daily duties and present trials, and to attain an abiding spirit of filial love to God, and simple dependence on Him.
- text taken from Daily Bread - Bring a Few Morning Meditations for the Use of Catholic Christians by Father Richard Waldo Sibthorp