Nothing too small You will feed and be carried on her arm and dandled on her knees. As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you. —Isaiah 66:12–13
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ometimes we’re reluctant to pray about the small things because we think that God has bigger problems to take care of. But the Bible tells us that God cares even about the minutiae. The laws He gave Moses in the book of Exodus include details about lost teeth, fire damage, property boundaries, missing clothes, and unpaid loans. Jesus also reminds us, “Even the very hairs of your head are all numbered” (Matthew 10:30). God cares about the details of your life. You can go to Him freely and express your concerns, no matter how insignificant. He delights in hearing your smallest prayers. Whenever you’re tired, frustrated, drained, or lonely, close your eyes and remember
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that God is listening. Talk to Him, cry for Him, and pour out your troubles to Him. Ask Him to calm your spirit and open your eyes and heart to His presence. Then wait for Him, patiently and expectantly. King David had no qualms about turning to God whenever he was afraid or discouraged. Even when he felt abandoned, he did not hesitate to question God: How long, Lord? Will you forget me for ever? How long will you hide your face from me? How long must I wrestle with my thoughts and day after day have sorrow in my heart? (Psalm 13:1–2) Such “psalms of lament” express our deepest fears and
