One Sunday morning, the minister noticed young Ben standing in the church foyer, staring intently at a large plaque on the wall.
It was covered with names and flanked by small American flags on either side.
The six-year-old had been gazing at it for quite a while, so the minister walked over, stood beside him, and said softly,
"Good morning, Ben."
"Good morning, Pastor," Ben replied, his eyes still glued to the plaque.
"Pastor, what is this?" he asked.
The minister responded, "Well, son, it's a memorial to all the young men and women who died in the service."
They stood in respectful silence, gazing at the plaque. Finally, Ben's voice, barely above a whisper and trembling, asked,
"Which service... the 8:00 or the 10:00?"
Moral of the story
Sometimes, we get so caught up in the details that we forget the bigger picture. Ben's innocent question brought the minister back to reality, reminding him that the true meaning of the memorial was being overshadowed by trivial matters.
Stay focused on what truly matters and not to get bogged down by the minutiae of life. So, the next time you find yourself lost in the details, take a step back and remember the bigger picture. It might just put things into perspective.
