🎧🙏 Journey With Prayer | Recognizing the Power of Humble Starts

Corresponding Episode

Road Tripping With Care Ninjas: Faith, Film & Thrifting

https://www.careimpact.ca/post/s03e016

Passage

Zechariah 4:10

English Standard Version (ESV)

"For whoever has despised the day of small things shall rejoice, and shall see the plumb line in the hand of Zerubbabel. These seven are the eyes of the LORD, which range through the whole earth."

New Living Translation (NLT)

"Do not despise these small beginnings, for the LORD rejoices to see the work begin, to see the plumb line in Zerubbabel’s hand. (The seven lamps represent the eyes of the LORD that search all around the world.)"

New International Version (NIV)

"Who dares despise the day of small things, since the seven eyes of the LORD that range throughout the earth will rejoice when they see the chosen capstone in the hand of Zerubbabel?"

Walking It Out

Reflect

Spend time reflecting on Zechariah 4:10.
Consider areas in your life or community work where small starts may have been overlooked or undervalued.
Recognize the potential in these small beginnings.

Engage

Initiate or join a small project or ministry.
Document the journey, noting how small actions can lead to larger impacts.

Prayer Points

Pray for insight to recognize the value in small beginnings around you and within your own initiatives.
Seek God's guidance to nurture and invest in these starts.
Contribute positively, celebrating small victories as part of God's big picture.