March 28, 2025

Day 88 The Small Things | Matthew 6:4

Day 88 The Small Things | Matthew 6:4
Apple Podcasts podcast player badge
Castro podcast player badge
RSS Feed podcast player badge
Spotify podcast player badge
Goodpods podcast player badge
Apple Podcasts podcast player icon Castro podcast player icon RSS Feed podcast player icon Spotify podcast player icon Goodpods podcast player icon
Season 2

Send us a text

Have you ever felt completely invisible despite your best efforts? That sinking feeling when your hard work, kindness, and faithfulness seem to go entirely unnoticed by those around you?

Today we dive into Matthew 6:4, where Jesus offers a profound perspective shift for anyone struggling with feeling unseen. "Give your gifts in private, and your Father, who sees everything, will reward you." These words cut straight through our culture's obsession with public recognition and validation. We explore how God's economy of attention works differently than social media's - rewarding what's done in secret rather than what's performed for applause.

The truth is, God notices everything. The late-night prayers whispered when no one's around. The integrity maintained when compromise would be easier. The kindness extended with no possibility of recognition. These moments matter deeply to Him. While we naturally crave acknowledgment for our efforts, there's something beautifully liberating about living for an "audience of one" - finding fulfillment not in others' approval but in knowing we're fully seen by the Creator who designed us.

Whether you're in a season of prominence or obscurity, this message reminds us that our value isn't determined by visibility. God sees you, delights in you, and affirms your worth regardless of whether anyone else notices. Join us for this heartfelt exploration of finding peace in being known by the One who matters most, and consider our daily challenge: performing one act of kindness that remains between you and God alone.

www.godslovingsacrifice.com

Support the show

Website at https://www.wisdomfortheday.org

Support the show and Community Membership

I Love You!

See Ya!

 

Visit the website at

https://www.wisdomfortheday.org

 

 

Chapters

00:31 - Welcome to Wisdom for the Day

00:56 - Day 88: The Small Things

01:06 - Feeling Unseen in Daily Life

01:37 - Living for an Audience of One

03:04 - Closing and Resources

Transcript
WEBVTT

00:00:01.421 --> 00:00:06.253
Welcome to Wisdom for the Day, your daily source for spiritual refreshment and guidance.

00:00:06.253 --> 00:00:07.621
I'm Rick.

00:00:07.621 --> 00:00:12.512
Join me as I dive into God's Word to find clarity and strength for life's challenges.

00:00:12.512 --> 00:00:18.324
Let me help you embrace each day with faith and wisdom, Ready to feel inspired.

00:00:18.324 --> 00:00:19.929
Let's get started.

00:00:19.929 --> 00:00:21.763
And now.

00:00:21.763 --> 00:00:23.408
Weekends with Lauren.

00:00:26.321 --> 00:00:28.768
Welcome to Day 88, the Small Things.

00:00:28.768 --> 00:00:33.290
We'll be in Matthew, chapter 6, verse 4 from the New Living Translation.

00:00:33.290 --> 00:00:36.148
Hey, buddy, I'm so glad you're here today.

00:00:36.148 --> 00:00:40.712
I want to talk about something that's been tugging at my heart feeling unseen.

00:00:40.712 --> 00:00:49.448
You ever have those days where you're doing all the right things, working hard, showing up for people, even spending time with God, but it feels like no one notices.

00:00:49.448 --> 00:00:53.128
It's like you're putting in all this effort but it's invisible to the world.

00:00:53.128 --> 00:00:57.645
I've definitely had moments like that and honestly it can be so discouraging.

00:00:57.645 --> 00:01:06.962
But God brought me to this beautiful verse in Matthew 6, 4, where Jesus says give your gifts in private and your father, who sees everything, will reward you.

00:01:06.962 --> 00:01:08.584
That simple truth.

00:01:08.584 --> 00:01:10.808
It changed my whole entire perspective.

00:01:11.951 --> 00:01:12.893
God sees it all.

00:01:12.893 --> 00:01:23.212
The late night prayers you whisper when no one's around, the acts of kindness that never get posted online, the moments when you choose integrity even though no one's watching, nothing slips past him.

00:01:23.212 --> 00:01:31.533
We live in a world that screams for attention, the likes, the comments, the recognition, and when we don't get it, it's easy to feel invisible.

00:01:31.533 --> 00:01:34.004
But God's kingdom works differently.

00:01:34.004 --> 00:01:38.581
He values the quiet, faithful moments just as much as the big public ones.

00:01:38.581 --> 00:01:48.284
Sometimes the most beautiful acts of love are the ones done in secret, and God promises that he sees them and, more than that, he delights in them.

00:01:48.284 --> 00:01:59.123
So if you're in a season where you feel overlooked or like your efforts don't matter, I want you to remember this God sees you and he's the only one whose approval truly counts.

00:01:59.123 --> 00:02:06.087
Here's a little challenge for today Do one small, intentional act of kindness, but don't tell anyone about it.

00:02:06.087 --> 00:02:11.568
Let it be between you and God and as you do it, know that he sees it, and that's enough.

00:02:11.568 --> 00:02:13.372
Let's pray together.

00:02:13.372 --> 00:02:19.051
Lord, thank you that you see every part of us, even the moments the world overlooks.

00:02:19.051 --> 00:02:25.013
Remind us that we don't need recognition from others to feel valued, because we already have your love and approval.

00:02:25.013 --> 00:02:34.763
Help us to live for an audience of one In Jesus name, amen.

00:02:34.763 --> 00:02:35.304
That's all for now.

00:02:35.324 --> 00:02:37.087
Thanks for listening to Wisdom for the Day Weekends with Lauren.

00:02:37.087 --> 00:02:38.270
I'm here every weekend.

00:02:38.270 --> 00:02:41.882
You should be too To listen to past episodes.

00:02:41.882 --> 00:02:47.068
Go to wisdomforthedayorg For free Wisdom of the Day merch.

00:02:47.068 --> 00:02:48.950
Go to buymeacoffeecom.

00:02:48.950 --> 00:02:52.395
Slash renewedmindsets and consider becoming a community member.

00:02:52.395 --> 00:02:57.991
The executive producer for Wisdom for the Day is Kimmy Shirley.

00:02:57.991 --> 00:03:02.210
Quality control engineer is Yelena McClellan.

00:03:02.210 --> 00:03:09.652
Intro and outro music by Weston McCurry Catch me next week.

00:03:09.652 --> 00:03:14.426
I'm Lauren and I love all of you.

00:03:14.426 --> 00:03:16.289
Bye.