We’ve all heard the phrase it’s in the details. Over the years, I’ve seen this principle proved true time and again. Yes indeed, attention to detail makes all the difference.
Attention to detail is the common denominator that makes a conference successful, a party fantastic, or wedding celebration amazing. In fact, I’d say attention to detail plays a significant role in making any event truly outstanding.
For example, I’m sure months of careful planning goes into making top-notch writers conferences the excellent conferences they are. Also, I can tell you from first-hand experience that our daughters’ wedding celebrations shone as brightly as they did because we gave meticulous thought and attention to a myriad of details for months leading up to their big days. After Kristin’s wedding, I actually received a note from one of her bridesmaids telling me how much she enjoyed the wedding weekend and how the attention to detail made everything perfect.
Attention to detail makes all the difference in creative endeavors as well. Writers bring stories to life through vivid details they’ve carefully selected. Artists work on a piece until the details are exactly what they want and just the right effect is achieved. Musicians perfect their techniques and dynamics until the sound we hear transports us. These creators’ attention to detail moves their work from ordinary to extraordinary.
In fact, the Creator of all creators provides us with the example above all examples. His attention to detail astounds any of us who take the time to notice the intricate details and workings of the natural world around us. Our very bodies display his amazing handiwork.
In addition to seeing God’s detailed care in all of creation, his Word shows us that details are important to him. Consider the specific instructions, including exact measurements, that he gave concerning the building of the tabernacle as well as the specifics concerning its contents (as one example, see Exodus 25:31-40 for details about a lampstand). Yes, God gave attention to details.
Let’s think of our lives today. What is crying out for our attention to detail right now? Possibly an event, a job, or a creative endeavor, or maybe our health or a relationship with a loved one or with the Lord? Are we willing to devote the time and effort to make these things truly shine?
Let’s move from ordinary to extraordinary. Let’s strive for outstanding. Let’s give attention to detail.
“And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men,” Colossians 3:23 NKJV
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