Finding Joy in the Small Things
Joy doesn’t just show up in big moments—it’s often hidden in the everyday. Today’s devotion helps you find contentment and delight in the little things.
Joy doesn’t just show up in big moments—it’s often hidden in the everyday. Today’s devotion helps you find contentment and delight in the little things.
Feel like you’re stuck in the daily grind with nothing to smile about?
We often think joy is something we’ll feel later—when we reach a goal, fix a problem, or finally catch a break. But Scripture says you can experience deep, lasting joy even in the middle of a very normal day.
BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:
- The secret Paul learned about joy in any situation
- Why contentment doesn’t mean settling—it means seeing clearly
- A simple way to shift your mindset and spot joy today
Your joy doesn’t have to wait for tomorrow.
SCRIPTURE VERSES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Philippians 4:11–13 (NLT)
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Maybe today feels like just another day. Same routine, same stress, same mess. You’re stuck in the cycle of laundry, meetings, traffic, bills. Nothing big is happening—and nothing feels worth celebrating. If that’s you, hang on. There’s joy in places you might be missing.
Welcome to Daily Devotions for Busy Lives. I’m Bart Leger, and for the next few minutes, we’re going to zoom in and find joy in the details of a very normal day.
Listen to Philippians 4:11–13:
“Not that I was ever in need, for I have learned how to be content with whatever I have.
I know how to live on almost nothing or with everything. I have learned the secret of living in every situation,
whether it is with a full stomach or empty, with plenty or little.
For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.” (NLT)
Paul says he learned the secret of living with contentment. And that secret? It’s not stuff. It’s not status. It’s Jesus.
Let’s be honest—we live in a world obsessed with more. More achievement, more excitement, more “likes,” more everything. But Paul figured out how to find joy in enough.
Contentment isn’t about lowering your standards. It’s about lifting your focus.
When you live with Christ at the center, suddenly small things become big gifts. The laugh of your child. The smell of coffee in the morning. A quick breath of fresh air. A conversation that goes deeper than “how’s it going?”
Joy isn’t always found in mountaintop moments. Sometimes it’s tucked into the slow steps between here and there.
Paul’s joy wasn’t anchored to circumstances—it was rooted in Christ. And that same Christ is with you today, even if nothing feels exciting or new.
So pause. Look around. Joy may already be sitting right in front of you.
Here’s your challenge: Name three small things today that bring you joy. Say them out loud. Write them down. Then thank God for each one.
“Jesus, thank You for being more than enough. Teach me to find joy not just in the big moments, but in the small ones too. You are my strength and my source of contentment. In Jesus' Name, Amen.”
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Thanks for joining me today on Daily Devotions for Busy Lives. Remember—joy is already in your hands. Come back next time for more encouragement to help you live grounded in God’s truth.
