Day 1: God Steps Into Ordinary Lives

God didn't send Gabriel to a palace or to religious elites—He chose Mary, an ordinary young woman in an insignificant town. This reminds us that God doesn't wait for ideal conditions or impressive credentials to work in our lives. He meets us in our everyday moments—driving to work, sitting alone at night, managing responsibilities. Your ordinary life is the very place where God wants to show up.

You don't need a spiritual resume or perfect circumstances. God is looking for availability, not ability. This Christmas, stop waiting for everything to be perfect before you invite God into your situation. He specializes in using ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary purposes.

Reflection Question:

Where in your ordinary, everyday life might God be trying to meet you today?

Application:

Identify an ordinary moment in your day, like during your commute or while doing chores, and intentionally set it aside to acknowledge God's presence. Use this moment to ask God how He might want to use you right where you are.