Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the pace of our world and the pressure to do BIG things? Let’s pause and take a deep breath together today. I’ve been thinking again about how God helped me do so on a quiet morning years ago…
The sun is just starting to rise outside my window. I’m walking on my treadmill and wishing for coffee. I’m in a challenging season and want to talk with God about it. I tell God I feel weary and wounded, that I’m struggling to move forward. I share the deep confusion I feel about what’s next. I ask for help.
I don’t instantly receive a magical cure for what ails my heart. But it is a beginning to my day being better than it was before, to breathing in new grace. And I’m finding so often that’s what I need—to simply get started
Say the first word of a prayer.
Take the first step on a walk.
Make the first decision to get out of bed and try again.
Because without firsts, nothing else comes after. I can get caught up in grand plans, big dreams, and idealized visions of what could be. But even the longest, most glorious adventure starts with a single step. Even the most profound, soul-stirring conversation begins with one word.
“Do not despise these small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin.” Zechariah 4:10 NLT
Maybe the work he’s calling you to is an impossible project.
Maybe it’s a person who’s struggling right now.
Maybe it’s embracing the process of healing.
Whatever your work is, God is not asking you to get it all done today. He is inviting you to simply get started—one moment, one prayer, one step with him. He will meet you where you are; he will get you where you need to go.
God, help me to take the next small step with you today. Amen.
What’s one small step you can take today?
Cheering You On,
Holley
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