Start Where You Are
You’ve been putting it off—again. But today’s devotion reminds you that God rejoices in your small beginnings, and now is the perfect time to start. What’s one thing you’ve been putting off because it doesn’t feel big enough, polished enough, or “spiritual” enough? You keep waiting for the perfect conditions—but they never come. And now you feel stuck, guilty, and unsure where to even begin. But here’s the truth: God isn’t waiting for you to have it all together. He’s alread...
You’ve been putting it off—again. But today’s devotion reminds you that God rejoices in your small beginnings, and now is the perfect time to start.
What’s one thing you’ve been putting off because it doesn’t feel big enough, polished enough, or “spiritual” enough?
You keep waiting for the perfect conditions—but they never come. And now you feel stuck, guilty, and unsure where to even begin.
But here’s the truth: God isn’t waiting for you to have it all together. He’s already celebrating your first step.
BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:
- Why small beginnings still matter to God
- The biggest lie that keeps us from taking action
- One powerful shift to help you start today
Wherever you are, whatever you’re facing—you can start from there.
SCRIPTURE VERSES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Zechariah 4:10 (NLT)
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You’ve been staring at that unfinished project for weeks. You’ve avoided the gym… again. You keep telling yourself you’ll pray more—when life calms down. But it never does. And now you’re stuck in the guilt of not beginning, and afraid it’s too late to try.
Welcome to Daily Devotions for Busy Lives, your 3-minute dose of truth and encouragement from God’s Word to help you reset your heart and refocus your day.
Today’s verse comes from Zechariah 4:10:
“Do not despise these small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin…” (NLT)
Let that sink in: God rejoices not in the finish line, but in the first step.
It’s easy to believe the lie that if something doesn’t start big, loud, or perfect—it’s not worth starting at all. But that’s not how God works. He’s not waiting on your highlight reel. He rejoices in your small beginning.
This verse was originally spoken when God’s people were rebuilding the temple. The work was slow, the resources were limited, and the people felt discouraged. But God told them not to look down on small starts—because He was in it.
That applies to your life too.
Maybe it’s a relationship that needs mending. Maybe it’s your spiritual life that’s gone cold. Or maybe it’s your health, your mental well-being, or a dream you’ve been afraid to chase. You don’t need a flawless plan. You just need to start. Today. Where you are.
God doesn’t celebrate perfection. He celebrates obedience. He doesn’t wait for things to get big to bless them—He rejoices when you begin.
So what’s your small beginning today? Is it a 10-minute walk? A 5-minute prayer? A single text to reconnect with someone? Start where you are. God’s already there.
“Father, thank You for not waiting on my perfection. Help me to trust You with the small things. Give me the courage to begin, even when it feels too late. I believe You rejoice when I take the first step. Amen.”
Thanks for joining me today on Daily Devotions for Busy Lives. Remember—God rejoices in your first step. Come back tomorrow for more encouragement to help you live grounded in God’s truth.
