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May 4, 2026<\/span><\/p>\n Trusting God With the Ordinary Moments<\/strong><\/span> Lee en espa\u00f1ol<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cI am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.\u201d John 15:5 (NIV)<\/em><\/p>\n We trust God with eternity \u2026 but what about Mondays?<\/p>\n I\u2019ve always found it easier to trust God with the big<\/em> things. When the stakes are high, prayer flows naturally. But the ordinary moments of daily life feel different.<\/p>\n The more I think about it, the less sense it makes. If Jesus can secure my salvation, He\u2019s more than able to help me navigate insomnia-inducing anxiety, the self-criticism that follows a missed dentist appointment, or the disappointment of “failing” my diet yet again.<\/p>\n Still, I once lived as though those moments were mine to handle \u2014 not out of defiance but independence. I was missing the Lord\u2019s gentle whisper inviting me to use even my most ordinary struggles to seek Him.<\/p>\n This invitation became impossible to ignore one afternoon as I stood in front of the refrigerator. I had started the day with the best intentions, but here I was again \u2014 my diet \u201cblown.\u201d The well-known thought followed quickly: Since today is already ruined, I might as well eat whatever I want.<\/em><\/p>\n This time, something shifted. Instead of spiraling, I sensed the Holy Spirit nudging me to bring my racing thoughts to Him. I was reminded of a truth I desperately needed to hear: I was never going to be perfect \u2014 not with food, not with anything. That\u2019s exactly why Jesus died for me, knowing every struggle I would face.<\/p>\n There the Lord began renewing my mind. What I had needed all along was not more control but a deeper connection to Him.<\/p>\n In His kindness, God used my daily struggles to draw me close, proving His love was never dependent on my performance.<\/p>\n Jesus\u2019 words in John 15:5 settled in my heart: \u201cApart from me you can do nothing.\u201d<\/em> Like a drink of water on a hot day, those words soothed my soul. They applied to everything, from my daily anxieties to my eating decisions.<\/p>\n If trusting God with your Monday moments feels unfamiliar, here are some ways to invite Him in:<\/p>\n Let discomfort be your cue.\u00a0<\/strong>Instead of fighting discomfort, allow it to become an invitation. Pay attention when your shoulders tense or your spirit feels dry. Those moments are invitations to turn toward God through honest conversation, praise, or time in His Word.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Turn your thoughts into a conversation with God.<\/strong> What if the ruminations you carry weren\u2019t meant to be solved alone but shared with the Lord? Whisper them to God. Let your inner dialogue become prayer.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n God is near \u2014 and not just in the big moments. He\u2019s in the ordinary ones too.<\/p>\n Father, forgive me for trying to manage my life on my own. Teach me to pause, listen, and trust You more deeply. In Jesus\u2019 Name, Amen.<\/em><\/p>\n If you\u2019re longing to ditch diet rules and find food freedom rooted in your faith, Fully Nourished: A Grace-Filled Approach to Ditch Diets and Find Peace with Food and Your Body<\/em> by Brandice Lardner offers a biblical invitation to renew your mind and grow closer to Jesus in your everyday choices.<\/p>\n To continue the conversation, visit Brandice at www.GraceFilledPlate.com for additional encouragement and resources to help you invite God into everyday eating decisions.<\/p>\n Enter to WIN your very own copy of Fully Nourished\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>by Brandice Lardner. To celebrate this book, Brandice\u2019s publisher will give away 5 copies! Enter to win by filling out the form here. {We\u2019ll randomly select 5 winners and notify them via email by Monday, May 11, 2026.}<\/p>\n Psalm 32:8, \u201cI will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you\u201d (ESV).<\/p>\n What is one ordinary area of your life where you tend to rely on yourself instead of inviting God\u2019s guidance?<\/p>\n How might your day change if moments of discomfort became cues to pause and turn toward God rather than push through on your own? Share with us in the comments!<\/p>\n \u00a9 2026 by Brandice Lardner. All rights reserved.<\/p>\n Proverbs 31 Ministries May 4, 2026 Trusting God With the Ordinary MomentsBRANDICE LARDNER Lee en espa\u00f1ol \u201cI am the vine; you are the branches. 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