Some days roar with purpose. Others move like a slow river, carrying us through conversations, errands, and barely-remembered sermons. But if there’s one thing I’m learning, it’s this: the smallest moments are often the ones God uses to shape the biggest dreams.
This weekend was full of those moments.
It started with the familiar rhythms: breakfast in the early morning light, setting up chairs at church, tapping away at a blog post while the world still felt half-asleep. I barely remember the message from the service — I’ll have to listen to the recording later — but somehow, the spirit of the day lingered, stitched into the little interactions that followed.
I found myself caught in conversations that ran deeper than expected — life, dreams, community, and the quiet work God is doing in all of us. I shared about my upcoming book launch — a dream I’ve nurtured quietly, faithfully, sometimes trembling with excitement, other times wondering if anyone was really paying attention.
Turns out, people notice more than we think.
Even when we feel invisible, our seeds are still taking root.
“Do not despise these small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin.” — Zechariah 4:10 (NLT)
Later, I met up with friends for a casual lunch that turned into hours of rich conversation. We talked about everything — relationships, career shifts, unspoken prayers, and dreams both realized and still waiting. It struck me: these moments — the unscripted ones — are preparing me too.
Preparing my heart to stay open.
Preparing my spirit to keep trusting.
Preparing my soul to make room for what’s coming next.
“Success is the sum of small efforts repeated day in and day out.” — Robert Collier
There’s something sacred about simply being where you are — eating when you’re hungry, laughing when it’s time, offering prayers when a friend needs one, writing a few pages when the words finally come. None of it feels grand in the moment. But these are the bricks that build the life we’re dreaming about.
“By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established; through knowledge its rooms are filled with rare and beautiful treasures.” — Proverbs 24:3-4 (NIV)
I’m close to finishing my book now — two and a half chapters to go. The dream that once felt so far away is almost here, tangible enough to touch. It didn’t come by force or by flashes of brilliance. It came by showing up again and again, trusting that small steps still move mountains.
“Great things are not done by impulse, but by a series of small things brought together.” — Vincent Van Gogh
Tonight, as I slow down, I realize the real miracle wasn’t just today’s productivity or the conversations or even the chapters written.
The miracle is learning how to live in such a way that nothing feels wasted.
Not the slow mornings.
Not the nervous laughter.
Not the unfinished pages.
Not the prayers whispered in quiet rooms.
“And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.” — Galatians 6:9 (ESV)
Every moment is preparation.
Every small thing is holy.
Every breath is a step toward the dreams God dreamed for me long before I ever dared to dream them myself.
Soul Insights
1. Faithfulness in Small Things Builds Big Futures
We often look for grand gestures or major milestones to mark our growth. But real transformation happens in the hidden places — setting up chairs, writing another paragraph, showing up for a conversation we didn’t plan. These small acts are seeds planted in faith. God honors the quiet, unseen moments more deeply than the world ever could.
2. Conversations Are Sacred Gateways
Conversations are never just words; they are the stitching that binds our hearts to others. When we show up open-hearted — listening, encouraging, laughing — we step into something holy. Moments of laughter and honesty with others aren’t random; they are the quiet architecture of community. We need these sacred gateways as much as we need oxygen for our dreams.
3. Living Open-Handed Makes Room for Unexpected Blessings
Living with open hands means living without clenched expectations. It means being willing to serve, to share dreams, to encourage someone else’s journey. Closed fists protect, but they also prevent receiving. Open hands invite God to place miracles we didn’t even know we needed into our lives.
4. It’s Okay to Be Both Excited and Nervous
Emotions are complex — and they don’t cancel each other out. I can feel the tremble of nerves and still claim excitement. Choosing excitement is an act of trust, an act of belief that God has already gone ahead of me. Fear will always try to speak first, but I can choose which voice gets the microphone.
5. Ordinary Life Is Holy Ground
The kitchen table, the drive home, the texts from friends — they are all sacred spaces. I don’t have to wait for the “big moments” to find meaning. Ordinary life, when lived with open eyes and an open heart, becomes the altar where miracles take root. God hides treasures in the places we often overlook.
Final Thoughts
The world rushes us to look for fireworks and finish lines.
But God is just as present in the crackle of everyday life.
Today, I choose to honor the small things — the conversations, the quiet work, the prayers, the late-night writing sessions. Because someday, I’ll look back and realize: these weren’t small things at all.
They were everything.
Call to Action
This week, slow down enough to notice one “small thing” that usually slips by unnoticed.
Honor it. Write it down. Thank God for it.
Share it with someone if you feel led.
Let’s be people who celebrate the slow miracles — the ones that quietly prepare us for everything we were created to become.
P.S. I’d love to hear — what’s one small moment you’re grateful for today? Feel free to share in the comments.
© 2025 Amelie Chambord
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