God is in the details ...

I once heard a politician say, "God is in the details." I am not certain of this man's beliefs concerning spiritual things and I do not know if he really believes that God is in the details or if he simply inserted the Lord's name into his statement to add emphasis to his conviction about the importance of details. However, what I do now based on the authority of God's Word--the Bible is that God is in the details. That's right! The Scripture clearly teaches that God is concerned about details. Little things, too, matter greatly to Him. Even a cursory read through the book of Exodus where the Lord ordered the building of the Tabernacle will show that God is clearly in the details.

Whatever your ambition, whatever your aim in life, pay attention to the details. They can be the difference between success or failure. Do not let routine cause you to overlook the details.

General Colin Powell once said, "Never neglect details. When everyone's mind is dulled or distracted, the leader must be doubly vigilant."

It may be wise to keep a calendar. Consider developing a checklist each week or maybe even each day. Step back regularly and access where you are in whatever it is you are pursuing to ensure that you are not missing anything. Pay special attention to the seemingly little things. Again, these details just may make the difference of you accomplishing what you set out to accomplish or falling just short of your desired goal.