Not every season of life is busy. Not every day is dramatic. Some days just feel… still. The kind of days where nothing major happens. No big wins. No deep struggles. Just ordinary moments that blend together.
For many people, July feels like one long stretch of this kind of ordinary. The rush of spring is gone. Fall feels far away. Schedules slow down. The energy dips. The excitement fades.
And in the quiet, we sometimes start to wonder if God has stepped back too.
We know He’s there in the highs. We’ve cried out to Him in the lows. But what about the in-between? What about the days where everything feels neutral and unremarkable?
The good news is this: God is just as present in the ordinary as He is in the extraordinary.
Ordinary Doesn’t Mean Absent
Sometimes we mistake silence for absence. When life gets quiet, it’s easy to feel like God has gone quiet too. But Scripture tells a different story.
“The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.”
—Psalm 145:18 (NIV)
God doesn’t need a spotlight moment to show up. He is near. Even when your days feel uneventful. Even when your prayers feel simple. Even when your soul feels still.
In fact, some of the clearest moments of spiritual growth happen in the quiet. When there are no crowds, no breakthroughs, and no rush, God often draws us deeper.
God Moves in the Small Stuff
Jesus was a master of seeing God in ordinary things. He talked about seeds, sparrows, bread, coins, and soil. His parables were full of the kind of things people saw every day and often ignored.
He knew that most of life is made up of small, repeated moments. So He taught us that the kingdom of God often shows up in places we might overlook.
“He told them another parable: ‘The kingdom of heaven is like yeast that a woman took and mixed into about sixty pounds of flour until it worked all through the dough.’”
—Matthew 13:33 (NIV)
That yeast didn’t work instantly. It took time. But it was working the whole time, even when nothing seemed to be happening.
The same is true for you. God is working in your life even when you don’t see visible change. Even in the most unremarkable day, His presence is real.
Why the Slow Seasons Matter
We often chase the big moments. The answered prayer. The clear direction. The emotional high. But if our faith only thrives when something exciting is happening, we’ll always be waiting for a spiritual rush.
There’s a deeper kind of faith that grows in the slow.
Think about how plants grow. Not all growth is seen above the surface. Much of it happens in the roots. It’s slow, steady, and often hidden. But it’s essential.
“Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught.”
—Colossians 2:7a (NIV)
Spiritual roots often grow during ordinary days. When you keep showing up to prayer even when it feels quiet. When you stay in the Word even when there is no “aha” moment. When you trust that God is still speaking, even when He seems silent.
That kind of consistency creates deep faith.
How to Find God in the Ordinary
If you’re in a slow season right now, here are three simple ways to connect with God in the middle of it.
1. Pay Attention to the Present Moment
We often think God will speak through big events or dramatic change. But sometimes, He whispers through the present moment.
“Be still, and know that I am God.”
—Psalm 46:10a (NIV)
Stillness helps us notice. Take time to slow down. Sit with your coffee and thank God for the day. Go for a walk and pay attention to His creation. Let quiet moments become invitations instead of obstacles.
2. Practice Gratitude for the Small Things
Gratitude shifts our perspective. When we start to thank God for simple things, we begin to see how active He really is.
Thank Him for sunlight. For breath. For rest. For laughter. For a meal you didn’t have to rush. These aren’t just filler moments. They are gifts. They are reminders that He is kind and near.
“Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
—1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NIV)
3. Keep Your Spiritual Rhythms Steady
Even when life slows down, keep your time with God consistent. You don’t need to wait for motivation or a spiritual high. Just keep showing up.
Read the Word, even if it’s just one passage. Talk to God about your day. Invite Him into the ordinary. The strength of your faith doesn’t come from how emotional you feel. It comes from your willingness to stay connected.
“Remain in me, as I also remain in you.”
—John 15:4a (NIV)
God Isn’t Waiting on a Big Moment
Sometimes we live like we need a breakthrough before we can feel close to God. But He is already near. He’s not waiting for your life to get busy again. He’s not holding back until something big happens.
He is with you now.
In the quiet apartment. On the slow morning. In the stillness of a summer afternoon. He sees you. He loves you. And He is doing more in your heart than you can imagine.
“Surely the Lord is in this place, and I was not aware of it.”
—Genesis 28:16 (NIV)
Those were Jacob’s words after a quiet night turned into a holy moment. Maybe you’ll look back on this quiet month and say the same.
You Don’t Need to Wait for the Next Season
If you’re tempted to put your faith on pause until life picks up again, remember this: the slow season is not a wasted season. God is not more present in September than He is in July. He is just as close. Just as faithful. Just as powerful.
Your relationship with Him doesn’t depend on how loud life is. It depends on your willingness to look for Him in the stillness.
Final Thought
God is not only found in the miracles or the milestones. He is found in the mundane. In the quiet. In the rhythm of your ordinary days.
So take heart. If this season feels slow, it might be exactly where God wants to meet you.
Look for Him. Listen for Him. And trust that He is near.
Even here. Even now.
