Noticing God in the Moments You Already Have

Please welcome my writing friend, Cathy Baker. Cathy and I met at Blue Ridge Christian Writers Conference over 10 years ago. She’s a sweet reflection of Christ and brings a unique voice to the writing world. Cathy encourages us in noticing God.

As a child, I often noticed my grandparents pulling out their Bibles to read and pray in the morning. When I became a Christ-follower at twenty-seven years old, I naturally followed their pattern, setting aside time to pray and read Scripture before the day began, and I still do this today.

Through the years, the Lord began opening my eyes to see more opportunities for prayer as I went about my day—like praying for a single mom struggling to quiet her child in the grocery line, for the homeless holding signs as I passed by, or for the people in need when I heard sirens.

When our general prayers become more specific, we discover greater opportunities of noticing God in our moments and lives. -Cathy Baker Share on X

Noticing God

One particular night, however, reshaped my understanding of prayer in a deeper way. During a church small group, the mom hosting us shared that her son was struggling with depression and was heading down a dangerous path. Prompted by the Holy Spirit, I suggested we go to his room and pray for specific concerns. More than a dozen people took turns praying for his salvation, for freedom from unhealthy habits, for wisdom in choosing healthy friendships, and so much more.

Today, he loves Jesus and is a successful chiropractor with a beautiful family. I believe God graciously responded to those prayers, just as He promises in Mark 11:24:

“Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.”