One day, I was having a conversation with a friend group, and we decided to send voice messages out of convenience. Usually, there’s always one person who chimes in late, and she replied with a voice message. The first thing she said was, “God is amazing that these conversations have been through voice messages because I’m driving. He just does all things well!” This got me thinking about how God perfectly aligns every little thing in our lives to keep us propelling forward with ease. We often forget that God is in our everyday tasks. It’s human nature to fixate on the bigger picture but, as the master planner He is, God knows all small things add up to the grander vision.
God gave you a glimpse of your destiny to motivate you and likely to keep you moving each day towards that vision but I want to challenge you to find God in your daily tasks because you cannot reach your goals without them. Be intentional for one day – how is God in the tea or coffee you make for yourself? How is God in the routine to get you and your family ready for the day? How is God in the route you take to work? How is God in the computer you use? How is God in the meals you prepare?
When you intentionally reflect upon how multiple things align to help you get to places safely and check off your to-do lists, it’s less likely to glide over small blessings, even when you have a rough day.
When I think about why I founded Perennial Peaces, it was to bring peace to people who wear what makes them feel unique and special. At times, I get frustrated because of the social media algorithms, or maybe the weather affected the turnout of a craft market, or maybe a sale on my website didn’t convert the way I had hoped. I know God called me to start my business, but He wants me to do things His way and He has sustained me even when I feel like I’m not growing fast enough. Instead of analyzing the number of orders, it’s much better to find joy in preparing the orders for shipping, realizing each box is connected to one of God’s children. One day, I may reach a period where preparing orders is overwhelming because there are so many, so training myself to find God in the small tasks will be something I can always lean on to get me through each day.
Proverbs 8:17 says we will find God when we diligently seek Him. There are so many opportunities to see how God is with you, so will you make it easier for your mind by abiding in His love and appreciating the small blessings? He always gives you a way out when the enemy tempts you into discouragement (1 Cor. 13). So, stay grateful and curious to find Him in everything you do. I have faith in you.
Sheridan C. Watkins is a journalist and the owner of Perennial Peaces, a jewelry and gifts brand focused on transcending self worth to all women. Her true work began after climbing out of a dark place with the help of God and therapy, and her life mission is to provide tangible peace through her Divine gifts to help women heal and transform their lives. Follow the mission on Instagram and Facebook: @perennialpeaces.
