For the past month, Nycki and I have had the joy of extended time with our grandson, who has been staying at our house while his parents work through the details of relocating back to The Woodlands. Let me just say, having a 3-year-old back in the house after a season of empty nesting has brought a whole new level of awareness into our lives.

A few things my wife and I quickly relearned:

• Silence is no longer comforting; it’s suspicious.
• Bath time is actually an experiment to see how much water can escape the tub and still count as a bath.
• A 3-year-old can ask “why?” 17 times in under two minutes… even after you’ve already answered the question.

In short, this season has been loud, messy, joyful, exhausting, funny, and, honestly, deeply meaningful. Because somewhere between the toys on the floor, the bedtime routines, the spilled water, the laughter, and the endless questions, I have been reminded of something important: Holiness often hides in the ordinary chaos of life.

We may think we only encounter God in the big moments — the mountaintops, the breakthroughs, the worship services, or the life-changing experiences. And certainly, God meets us there, but He also meets us in kitchens, living rooms, carpools, conversations, meetings and everyday acts of love and faithfulness.

I love what Paul says in Romans 12:1, from The Message version:

So, here’s what I want you to do, God helping you: Take your everyday, ordinary life—your sleeping, eating, going-to-work, and walking-around life—and place it before God as an offering. Embracing what God does for you is the best thing you can do for him.

That’s such a beautiful reminder that our faith is not confined to sanctuaries or special occasions. In many ways, Paul is saying: Let everything be worship. Offer God your everyday, ordinary life; not just the big moments, but the quiet, repetitive, sometimes messy moments too.

Wherever this week finds you — at work, at home, caring for family, navigating challenges or simply trying to keep water in the bathtub — may you be reminded that God is often closer than we realize, meeting us right in the middle of everyday life!