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January 12, 2026<\/span><\/p>\n God Can Multiply Your Minutes<\/strong><\/span> Lee en espa\u00f1ol<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cSummoning his disciples, he said to them, \u2018Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put more into the treasury than all the others.\u2019\u201d Mark 12:43 (CSB)<\/em><\/p>\n It\u2019s not enough<\/em> \u2026 I shut my Bible with a sigh, rushing to pick up my crying baby.<\/p>\n It\u2019s not enough<\/em> \u2026 I stopped journaling midsentence to tend to the child standing in front of me.<\/p>\n It\u2019s not enough<\/em>.<\/p>\n I collapsed in bed at the end of the night, lids growing heavy while I tried to read a few Bible verses. Guilt wove into my subconscious as I drifted off to sleep. I\u2019d fallen behind on my reading plan again.<\/p>\n No matter how hard I tried, the demands on my time kept me from my quiet time. A slithering voice whispered in my ear, God must be so disappointed in you.<\/em><\/p>\n I believed it too. And the shame gradually kept me from even trying.<\/p>\n What\u2019s the point? I\u2019ll just get interrupted anyway. Someday the kids will grow up, the house will be quiet, and I\u2019ll finally get back to my daily quiet time. Then I\u2019ll give God the time He deserves.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n It was in this season of early motherhood that God taught me about the widow\u2019s offering.<\/p>\n Jesus once stood in the temple treasury, observing the procession: businessmen swinging bags of silver, parents pressing coins into their children\u2019s palms, couples giving their first joint contribution \u2014 and a poor widow who \u201cdropped in two tiny coins worth very little\u201d<\/em> (Mark 12:42, CSB).<\/p>\n Mark doesn\u2019t mince words; this offering appeared insignificant. But Jesus watched closely. This widow overlooked by busy worshippers, unimportant to everyone around her, drew His attention:<\/p>\n \u201cSummoning his disciples, he said to them, \u2018Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put more into the treasury than all the others. For they all gave out of their surplus, but she out of her poverty has put in everything she had\u2014all she had to live on\u2019\u201d<\/em> (Mark 12:43-44, CSB).<\/p>\n Out of her little, she gave all \u2014 and it was more than enough. Because in God\u2019s Kingdom economy, wholehearted devotion is a spiritual multiplier.<\/p>\n Maybe your season includes young children, aging parents, a broken marriage, chronic illness, or other challenges that tempt you to \u201cwait until life gets better.\u201d But what if, like the widow, you and I offered God our little snippets of time with cheerful hearts?<\/p>\n God delights in those whose hearts are completely devoted to Him. He isn\u2019t looking for perfect quiet times; He\u2019s looking for devoted hearts.<\/p>\n So it\u2019s OK to start small in God\u2019s Word. If you have only two minutes, give them to Him with a cheerful heart. God looks at the heart behind the habit.<\/p>\n And as you give Him your two minutes each day, watch how He will also multiply your time in the weeks to come, providing abundant opportunities to enjoy His presence more than you thought possible.<\/p>\n He\u2019s generous like that.<\/p>\n And He\u2019s not disappointed by your small offering \u2014 He\u2019s delighted by your love.<\/p>\n Jesus, You who multiplied loaves and fish, would You also multiply these meager minutes to feed our souls? Draw us to Yourself, and help us delight in You with our whole hearts. In Jesus\u2019 Name, Amen.<\/em><\/p>\n Maybe you stepped into the new year feeling like you barely survived the last one, especially after facing unexpected turns or unwanted circumstances. Friend, even if you feel like you\u2019re just getting by, can we remind you of something important? Tending to your mental health is not selfish.<\/strong> In fact, it can be the very thing to help you reconnect with God and others. To help you get started, tune in to this Therapy & Theology<\/em> episode featuring Lysa TerKeurst: Tools To Fight Anxiety and Better Your Mental Health<\/em>. Watch on YouTube, and declare 2026 as the year you grow stronger and healthier than ever \u2014 mentally, spiritually, and emotionally.<\/p>\n When your quiet time feels small, remember: God can multiply even your two minutes. If you\u2019d like help making the most of those moments, download Asheritah\u2019s free Bible Study Quickstart Guide<\/em> for three short videos that will give you simple tools to enjoy God\u2019s Word with confidence.<\/p>\n Feeling weary or spiritually dry? Find fresh encouragement and practical ways to delight in Jesus when you join Asheritah’s free monthly\u00a0Delighting in Jesus<\/em>\u00a0email devotional here.<\/p>\n Zephaniah 3:17, \u201cThe LORD your God is among you, a warrior who saves. He will rejoice over you with gladness. He will be quiet in his love. He will delight in you with singing\u201d (CSB).<\/p>\n Where might you offer God your \u201cwidow\u2019s offering\u201d of time today? What would it look like to gladly give Him all you have \u2014 even if it doesn\u2019t feel like a lot \u2014 trusting that He delights in your wholehearted offering?<\/p>\n We\u2019d love to hear from you! Share your thoughts in the comments.<\/p>\n \u00a9 2026 by Asheritah Ciuciu. 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