Ordinary Day 3 - Manifestation
As I’ve shared before, my father was a pastor, which meant church was a non-negotiable part of my life. Every Sunday, we were there. It became routine. Our church wasn’t large—maybe around 200 members—so whenever someone new visited, you noticed right away.
At the time, I was twenty-one, still living at home, working, and growing restless about my future. I had an interest in becoming a California Highway Patrol officer, but I wanted God’s direction before pursuing that path. One Sunday morning, during early prayer in the sanctuary, I knelt down and prayed:
“Lord, I’m considering going into the CHP, but if this isn’t what You want for me, please show me. And if marriage is part of Your plan for me, let me know that too. I won’t go looking for a husband; I’m just going to trust You.”
After praying, I stood up and took my seat, not thinking much more of it.
Then, as the doors opened and people began to enter the sanctuary, a very handsome young man I had never seen before walked in. Immediately, I heard God speak to my heart: “That is your husband.”
That Sunday morning had felt like any other—ordinary, routine, predictable. I had no expectation of meeting my husband that day. I was simply doing what I had always done: going to church, seeking God, and trying to live faithfully. I hadn’t even been dating anyone, so when I prayed about marriage, I wasn’t really planning for it—I believe now that God Himself placed that prayer in my spirit.
Later, my husband told me that he had come to church that day specifically to find a wife. He said he was done with the club scene and wanted to meet a woman who loved God.
When we stay faithful to what God has called us to do and continue seeking His face, He works out the details of our lives behind the scenes. Our part is simply to trust Him.
Most of the time, there isn’t a dramatic announcement or a grand event when God brings something to pass. It happens in the middle of ordinary days, while we are faithfully doing what He’s already placed in our hands.
Joseph was in prison when the opportunity came for him to be elevated to second-in-command in Egypt. Mary was at home, preparing for marriage, when the angel appeared and told her she would bear the Son of God.
God is omnipresent. He knows exactly where we are and exactly when to bring forth His plans in our lives. Our call is to trust Him completely:
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.”—Proverbs 3:5–6
Key Takeaways
God’s plans often manifest in the middle of ordinary days.
Faithfulness in the small things prepares us for His greater purposes.
Trusting God is more important than knowing all the details.
Affirmations: Matthew 10:20; Luke 24:32; Ephesians 6:19; Isaiah 55:11
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