Showing Up When the Future is Unclear
We tend to look for God in big moments. Breakthroughs. Clear answers. Doors swinging wide open. But most of the time, God works quietly, through small steps that feel almost insignificant.
When I was laid off, everything felt uncertain. The steady income was gone, and I was scrambling to patch it with freelance work that was inconsistent at best. There was no clear timeline, no guarantee of reliable income, and no obvious next step that made sense on paper.
Instead of waiting for clarity to show up, I felt led to start building something new. Writing again. Creating digital resources. Slowly shaping a business of my own. None of it happened all at once. Most days looked quiet. Small. Unimpressive.
There were moments when it felt foolish to keep going without proof that it would work. But faith rarely comes with confirmation in advance.
Scripture reminds us not to overlook what feels small. God is not discouraged by beginnings that seem fragile or incomplete. In fact, He tells us, “Do not despise these small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin” (Zechariah 4:10). God was not asking me for certainty. He was asking me for obedience in the middle of uncertainty.
Each small step mattered. Writing one piece. Creating one product. Learning one new system. Choosing consistency when results were slow. These steps did not feel like breakthroughs, but they were acts of trust.
Faithfulness does not require momentum or clarity. It requires willingness. God can build something lasting from what looks like very little in the beginning.
Scripture
Zechariah 4:10: “Do not despise these small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin.”
Reflection & Journaling
Where am I being asked to build without guarantees?
What small step have I been tempted to dismiss because it feels insignificant?
How can I remain faithful while God grows what I cannot yet see?
Quiet Prayer
God, help me trust you in the slow build. Give me patience for the small steps and courage to keep going when progress feels uncertain. I place my work, my provision, and my future in Your hands. Amen.