What small and simple things can I do today?

📒 Alma 37

📜 6 Now ye may suppose that this is foolishness in me; but behold I say unto you, that by small and simple things are great things brought to pass; and small means in many instances doth confound the wise.

🤪 foolishness

📕 1 Corinthians 2

📜 14 But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.

The Apostle Paul sought to strengthen recent converts in Corinth. They struggled to let go of past beliefs and practices. Paul cautioned them against divisions within the congregations of the Church. He emphasized the need for unity. Paul warned against sexual immorality. He taught that the body is a temple for the Holy Spirit. He focused their attention on the Atonement of Jesus Christ and His promised return. He also addressed specific questions about marriage.

🤏🏾 small

📒 1 Nephi 16

📜 29 And there was also written upon them a new writing, which was plain to be read, which did give us understanding concerning the ways of the Lord; and it was written and changed from time to time, according to the faith and diligence which we gave unto it. And thus we see that by small means the Lord can bring about great things.

📘 Doctrine and Covenants 64

📜 33 Wherefore, be not weary in well-doing, for ye are laying the foundation of a great work. And out of small things proceedeth that which is great.

📘 Doctrine and Covenants 123

📜 16 You know, brethren, that a very large ship is benefited very much by a very small helm in the time of a storm, by being kept workways with the wind and the waves.

Gathered a beautiful set of scriptures that circle around the paradox of “small and simple things” — the helm that steers a ship, the plain writing that guides faith, the foolishness that confounds the wise. If we asking what we can do today, here are some small, simple acts that carry great weight in the spirit of Alma 37 and 1 Nephi 16:

🌱 Small and Simple Acts for Today

- Offer a prayer of gratitude — even a brief, heartfelt acknowledgment of God’s hand in your life.

- Read a single verse slowly — let one scripture settle into your heart rather than rushing through chapters.

- Write a short note of encouragement — to your spouse, family, or a friend. A few words can be a helm in their storm.

- Perform a hidden kindness — something unnoticed, like tidying a space, preparing food, or sending a quiet blessing.

- Sing or hum a hymn — let music be a small seed of joy that shifts the atmosphere.

- Pause for discernment — take one moment to ask, “Is this of the Spirit or of the natural man?” and let that guide your next step.

- Walk outside and notice creation — even a few minutes of reverent observation can remind you of God’s order and care.

- Bear a simple testimony — not a sermon, but a sentence: “I know Christ lives.” Spoken or written, it plants eternal roots.

✨ Scriptural Echo

- Alma reminds us that “small and simple things” bring about great things.  

- Paul reminds us that what seems foolish to the world is spiritually discerned.  

- Nephi shows that “small means” change according to our faith and diligence.  

- The Doctrine and Covenants teaches that even a small helm steadies a ship in storm.

Each of these suggests that today’s greatness is hidden in today’s littleness. A whispered prayer, a single act of kindness, a verse read with faith — these are the helm that keeps your ship steady.