Monday, June 30, 2025

New Testament Reading Plan: Galatians 2

Have you ever searched for your sunglasses, only to realize they were on your head the whole time? Sometimes, the things we need are already with us, we’ve just forgotten about them.

The same is true of God.

This week’s message reminded us of a powerful truth: God is always ready to speak to those who are noticing. He’s not withholding his presence or wisdom. But if we’re not looking for him, we’ll miss what he’s doing in us.

Jeremiah 29:12–13
“In those days when you pray, I will listen. If you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me.”

This beautiful promise came from the prophet Jeremiah in a letter to the Jewish exiles in Babylon around 597–587 BC. They had been ripped from their homes and were living in a foreign land, grieving their losses and questioning God's plan. Jeremiah’s letter was God's reassurance to his people, no matter what they would endure while in exile: “I’m not done with you. I’m still listening. And if you truly seek me, you’ll find me, even here.”

With this context, we know that God wasn’t speaking to people who had everything going right. He was speaking to those in the middle of waiting, loss, and uncertainty. Sound familiar?

Like the Israelites, we’re invited into this same promise today. But notice the condition - it requires our attention. Not a casual glance, but a focused pursuit. A posture of noticing.

There was a season in my life when I desperately needed direction. I prayed, but it felt like God was silent. Eventually, I started writing down moments of peace and gratitude, verses that stood out, and conversations that stirred my heart. That simple act of paying attention, of growing my notice, helped me realize God was speaking all along. I just hadn’t noticed.

Growing your notice means slowing down, being curious, and inviting God into the ordinary. It might look like starting your day with a question: “God, what are you teaching me today?” It might mean paying closer attention to a conversation, a verse, or even a struggle that keeps resurfacing. God often speaks through the things we overlook.

Ask him to help you grow your notice. When you start looking for him, you’ll see his fingerprints everywhere.

And when you do, don’t be surprised if you find yourself saying, “Only God could line things up like that.”

Questions:
In what areas of your life have you felt like God has been silent?

Could he be speaking in ways you haven’t noticed yet?

What are some ordinary moments from this past week where you may have overlooked his presence?

Next Steps:
Start a “Noticing Journal” this week. Each day, write down:

• a moment of peace or gratitude,
• a verse or phrase that stands out, and
• a conversation that moved your heart.

At the end of the week, read through your notes and ask: Where did I see God? Then do a weekly recap of all the places you noticed his presence.

Prayer:
Father, thank you for your constant presence, even when I don’t see it. Help me to slow down, to listen, and to notice the ways you’re moving in my life. Give me eyes to see your hand in the ordinary and a heart that seeks you wholeheartedly. Grow my awareness, so I don’t miss the whispers of your love and direction. Amen.

Series Theme Verse:

Psalm 85:8
I listen carefully to what God the Lord is saying, for he speaks peace to his faithful people. But let them not return to their foolish ways.

This post was written by Monique Myers, a Perrysburg attendee and regular contributor to the Daily LivingItOut.