How to Experience Faith in Everyday Life, Even When You’re Busy
“Be still, and know that I am God.” — Psalm 46:10
We often imagine meeting with God as something that needs time, quiet, and a perfectly set scene. A long morning devotional. A silent room. A slow Sabbath afternoon. But what if God wants to meet us in the margins? In the five minutes before the kids wake up. In the breath between tasks. In the carpool line. At the kitchen sink.
That’s where faith in everyday life truly lives—not just in set-apart spaces, but in the middle of the mess.
🌿 Why the Margins Matter
We all have those in-between moments—the overlooked edges of our schedule where we usually scroll, rush, or zone out. But these small spaces can become sacred when we invite God in.
- Five minutes with a verse at breakfast
- A whispered prayer while folding laundry
- A quiet breath before a meeting
The margins don’t have to be big to be holy. They just need to be open.
✨ A Shift in Perspective
Making room for God in the margins isn’t about guilt—it’s about grace. It’s not about doing more. It’s about noticing more.
When you pause in the ordinary, you begin to see that:
- God is near
- Prayer can be simple
- Reflection can be brief but powerful
- Faith grows quietly when we pay attention
This is how we begin to live out faith in everyday life.
🕊 Small Ways to Make Space
You don’t need a new schedule—just a new rhythm. Here are a few gentle ways to make room for God in the margins of your day:
- Sticky-note Scripture: Write a verse and put it where you’ll see it—on the mirror, dashboard, fridge.
- One-line journaling: Keep a tiny notebook. Write one sentence a day.
- Morning breath prayer: Before checking your phone, breathe and say: “God, I’m here. Be with me today.”
- Reflective pauses: Turn routine moments into moments of reflection—waiting at a stoplight, brushing your teeth, or making coffee.
🪞 Faith in the Quiet Corners
Maybe life feels too busy. Maybe you’ve believed you have to “do devotions right” or not at all. But God meets us in reality—not perfection.
If you’re longing for connection, don’t wait for a cleared calendar. Start in the margins, because every small space can become a sanctuary.