Most of life is not lived in defining moments but in ordinary ones.

This is where formation either takes root or quietly fades.

I used to think obedience was primarily about the big decisions. The turning points. The moments that felt important enough to name and remember. What I have learned, often the hard way, is that God is far more concerned with how I live when no one is watching, when nothing feels urgent, and when obedience feels small.

Jesus said, “Whoever is faithful in little is faithful in much.” Luke 16:10

That verse has followed me for years because it strips away my excuses. If my life is meant to glorify God, then faithfulness cannot be reserved for moments of visibility or significance. It must shape the way I speak, the way I work, the way I love my family, and the way I steward each ordinary day. (Even doing dishes.)

The truth is, most lives drift not because of rebellion, but because of neglect. We postpone obedience because it feels insignificant. We delay faithfulness because we are waiting for something that feels more meaningful. Meanwhile, God is forming us through daily choices that either align us with His glory or slowly turn us inward.

I have learned that obedience in the ordinary is where my desires are revealed. It exposes what I truly value. It shows whether I am living for God’s glory or my own comfort. And it reminds me that every breath I take is an opportunity to honor the One who gave it.

This obedience is the reason for me writing the book series: The Life that Matters, The Warrior’s Way. I knew I had to pen what God had been impressing on me for years. It just took my obedience in the small things to get me to step into what seemed to be ‘over my head’ and certainly above my pay grade. So I wrote. I’m thankful for God’s persistence and faithfulness. (The first one, The Wind, The Breath that Awakens, is set to publish in two days—1-28-26—on Amazon. I hope you’ll consider getting a copy)

A life that matters is not built on grand gestures. It is formed through consistent, quiet obedience offered to God day after day.

DRJBD