““But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart.””
While the world hurried on around her, Mary paused. She noticed. She held the moments close and allowed God’s work to sink deep into her heart.
Advent invites us into that same posture—noticing God’s presence in the small, ordinary moments we’re often tempted to rush past. The Spirit is still speaking… often softly… and always close.
I’ve been paying attention this week—truly paying attention. And what I’m noticing is how often God speaks in the small places. Not the spectacular ones. Not the spotlight moments. But the quiet, ordinary spaces of daily life.
A soft whisper while loading the dishwasher.
A nudge during a drive across town.
A moment of peace while folding laundry.
A surprising tenderness in the middle of a chaotic morning.
It’s as if the Holy Spirit is saying, “I’m here too. You just have to notice.”
We talk about wanting to experience God in December, but sometimes we miss Him because we’re looking everywhere except the moment right in front of us. We expect Him at the candlelight service, but forget He meets us while we’re wrapping gifts or wiping down counters.
This is a season filled with sacred invitations—little moments woven into our days where God is offering His nearness.
What if we didn’t rush past them this year?
For me, slowing down isn’t about doing less for the sake of minimalism. It’s about creating enough space inside to recognize when the Spirit is whispering, “Pause… I’m here.”
A simple practice for this week:
Take 3–5 minutes each day to sit in quiet stillness and ask, “Holy Spirit, what are You doing around me today?”
Sisterhood of Grace Invitation
One of the ways I practice noticing God is by listening to how He’s moving in other women’s lives. In our Sisterhood of Grace community, we share those small, sacred moments—the whispers, the prayers, the questions.
If you’re hungry for a space where slowing down and spiritual formation are encouraged, you’re welcome there. Join us a Sisterhood of Grace Facebook Group here!