STOP AND THINK – I long to accomplish a great and noble task, but it is my chief duty to accomplish small tasks as if they were great and noble. (Helen Keller)
The ambition to accomplish great things is probably in the heart of most young people. And Helen Keller certainly did make such achievements. But the recognition of what she called her “chief duty” no doubt made it possible for her to achieve greatness. It would be good for all of us to approach all our tasks and responsibilities as noble and worthy in themselves.
Finally … whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. (Philippians 4:8)