Sometimes we need to celebrate the small wins in our lives! It was just over a month ago that I broke both elbows and a wrist in a freak accident. The long process of healing from an injury can be long and lonely. Few people know and understand the challenges until they've gone through something difficult. Recently, I celebrated with Ben some small achievements.
Sometimes, I don’t think we think God cares about the details of our lives. Often, people are not that curious about the details of our lives, so why would God be? I’m so thankful that God is always present and ready to celebrate, come alongside, encourage, support, cry with, and care for us….no matter what we’re going through.
Check out Luke 12:7, which says, “Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? And not one of them is forgotten before God. Why, even the hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not: you are of more value than many sparrows.”
Psalm 139:1-4 says, “You have searched me, and you know me. You know when I sit and when I rise; you understand my thoughts from afar. You scrutinize my path and all my ways. You know everything before a word escapes my lips.”
Psalm 37:23-25 says, “The LORD directs the steps of the godly; he delights in every detail of their lives. Though they stumble, they will never fail, for the LROD holds them by the hand.”
I’m so thankful that God doesn’t just care about the “big deals” in our lives, but everyday moments, every detail, every care, every concern, every fear, every painful moment. He loves each of us so much! He is our Heavenly Father, and his love knows no bounds. He is in control of all things, even the tiny, insignificant details of our lives. He cares about my small victories! He cares about yours.
We have a God who knows what we need even before we ask Him. God knew (and even cared) that I wanted to put my hair back in a scrunchie and couldn’t. It’s such a small thing, but He cares!
God invites you to share the details of your life with Him. Others may not know what you're going through, but God does. No issue, worry, or concern is too small to involve Him.
Nancy Abbott is the Chaplain of the YMCA of Greater San Antonio.