1 Chronicles 16:34 — Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever.
You ever have those moments where things aren’t perfect? Like, there are still real needs, but if you pay attention, you catch a glimpse of something that feels like a deep, surprising answer to prayer?
Nothing big had happened. But I was really living in the moment.
It was because we were transitioning Lennox out of his nursery into his new “big boy room.” Lennox was playing with his new toys, completely content. Chris was in there too. I was sitting on one of the soft play pieces with a book in my hand, not even really reading… just watching.
And I remember thinking, I wish I could take a picture.
Because in that moment, nothing else mattered. Just my little family, all in one place, laughing, playing, and just… happy.
Now, was dinner still waiting to be cooked? Yep.
Was Lennox probably going to cry in a few minutes? Also yep.
But in that moment, this was all I cared about. It was beautiful, and something in me just said, Lord, thank You.
Because if I’m honest, I can spend so much time waiting on the big unanswered prayers that I almost miss the small, already answered ones right in front of me.
And when I stop long enough to notice, I realize… His love hasn’t run out. It’s right here.
So maybe today—especially today—there’s a moment like that waiting for you too. Nothing huge. Just a glimpse in a loved one’s eyes or a blessing already within your reach.
Maybe it’s worth slowing down long enough to take a snapshot. Take in the laughter, the peace, the loved ones around you, and give thanks to the Lord because it’s there you can see…
His faithful love really does endure forever.
A MOMENT TO REFLECT
- What “small answered prayers” might you be overlooking right now?
- When was the last time you truly paused and thanked God for an ordinary moment?
- What keeps you from slowing down enough to notice God’s faithful love in everyday life?
- How could gratitude reshape your perspective this week?
- What memory or moment recently reminded you that God’s love is still present and enduring?