God Can Do ‘Much’ With Your ‘Little’
Something that I used to beat myself up about a few years into my motherhood journey was the idea that I had wasted so much time. I kept thinking I could’ve spent those years without kids building what I’m trying to build now with them in the mix.
If you’ve ever met a mom who’s also an entrepreneur (or even has a more traditional career), you may find out just how much is sacrificed. Many moms struggle with the concept of wanting to pursue all that God has called them to while, of course, desiring to prioritize their spouse, kids, and household. It can feel overwhelming to juggle these things and difficult to truly believe you can do both.
I found myself in many challenging seasons, wrestling with this thought in the back of my mind: “What if I had gotten it together and done xyz back then instead of now? How different could my life have been?” or “I’m neglecting [insert important part of life]; maybe I should just lay down this dream and I’ll come back to it later.”
When I decided to pivot my business last fall, it was more out of necessity than desire. I sought the Lord about this major decision, talking (and venting) to Him and my husband, and eventually felt peace. However, I also grieved what I thought ‘could’ve been.’ It was a bittersweet shift. I knew I was taking advantage of the opportunity to really care for myself and prioritize my household the way God (and I) desired, but it also felt like sacrificing a part of my business that I had invested blood, sweat, tears, and money into.
I believe there will be a time in the future when I return to the things I laid down. But as I’ve become more acclimated to this new season of life and business, I almost immediately started to feel relief from letting go of something that just didn’t fit right now.
Full transparency, though—I started to struggle again soon after pivoting. In my attempt to be “all in” with how I felt the Lord was leading me, I could feel myself starting to crash and feel similar to past seasons, mainly because of exhaustion. Then, one day, I heard God speak softly to me: “Let Me do much with your little.”
I knew He was encouraging me not to go overboard or pressure myself to keep up with a version of running my business that wasn’t sustainable for me or my household. I had bitten off more than I could chew, and He gave me permission to adjust. From that point, I made the decision to shift my mindset: instead of trying to figure out how to make my life fit my business, I’m making my workload fit my life.
The fact is, I won’t ever believe in sacrificing my marriage or children for the sake of success or ministry, even if it’s what God has created me to do. That’s not to say there won’t be moments of sacrifice or give-and-take. But it won’t be a constant, and it will always be decided upon with the Lord’s leading and my household as a priority. Why? Simply because that is God’s order. He cares far more about your household being healthy than about throwing you out there to fulfill some calling that would end up destroying what matters most.
Those words God spoke to me still ring in my mind over and over again. Making this mindset shift has completely changed how I view my capacity, my business, and my "lack" of time. It has become significantly easier to embrace resting and prioritizing the right things, because I know I’m doing my best and giving the rest to God. I won’t say I always get it perfect, but the weight lifted off my shoulders—and even the external results in what I’m working on—have been proof that I don’t need to push myself to the edge of exhaustion for Him to use and multiply what I am able to give.
Beyond that, I think we sometimes put so much pressure on ourselves to perform and achieve that we forget God simply asks us to be obedient and faithful. We talk about rejecting hustle culture, yet find ourselves jumping right back on the hamster wheel. If we do everything in our own strength, what room is there to trust God?
Here’s what the Bible says:
He presented another parable to them: “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed that a man took and sowed in his field. It’s the smallest of all the seeds, but when grown, it’s taller than the garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the sky come and nest in its branches.” — Matthew 13:31-32 CSB
I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the growth. So, then, neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything, but only God who gives the growth. — 1 Corinthians 3:6-7 CSB
“The kingdom of God is like this,” he said. “A man scatters seed on the ground. He sleeps and rises night and day; the seed sprouts and grows, although he doesn’t know how.” — Mark 4:26-27 CSB
“So he answered me, ‘This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel: Not by strength or by might, but by my Spirit, says the LORD of Armies.’” — Zechariah 4:6 CSB
But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is perfected in weakness.’ Therefore, I will most gladly boast all the more about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may reside in me. — 2 Corinthians 12:9 CSB
I could go on and on. All throughout God’s Word is the example of doing our part in faith and trusting God for the rest. Choosing to prioritize and balance with the Lord’s guidance is a part of trusting Him. You could simply choose to do things your way or the world’s way—but then you will get the glory, not Him.
You may not be a mom, but you may have other responsibilities that God has asked you to steward on top of building a dream He placed inside you. It can feel like a lot. But what if He simply wants you to plant seeds of faith and then surrender the outcome to Him?
I’m not saying don’t do anything—faith without works is dead, remember? But if you find yourself overwhelmed, burnt out, or stressed, it’s a sign that you need to seek Him to either: a. Get wisdom, counsel, and strength on how to do what He’s assigned you, or b. Reevaluate whether or not what you’re doing is actually what He instructed you to do.
I encourage you to trust God to multiply the ‘little’ you have been giving Him faithfully. Don’t despise small beginnings (Zechariah 4:10). He is rejoicing that you are obeying and trusting Him—that is major to Him! Continue to do so, and don’t let the pressures of life throw you off course or out of the order God has established for your life just because you think your efforts aren't enough for Him to work with.
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