There’s something about a new season that makes us want to begin again.
As fall finally arrives in Texas, I’ve been thinking about the rhythms of my own life—and one small beginning Earl and I have been putting off for almost ten months.
We finally went to the gym together.
It wasn’t a huge accomplishment. We didn’t reach a big goal. We simply showed up for Day One.
And I celebrated it.
Because sometimes we’re so focused on whether we’ll finish that we forget there’s something worth celebrating about simply beginning.
Zechariah 4:10 says, “Do not despise these small beginnings, for the LORD rejoices to see the work begin.”
In this episode of Small Beginnings, I’m talking about the difference between chasing big resolutions and creating rhythms we can actually live in. We’ll look at how God created life with rhythm—work and rest, planting and harvesting, morning and evening—and how a new season can be an invitation to ask:
“Lord, what rhythm do You want me to establish in this season?”
Maybe your Day One is a ten-minute walk.
Maybe it’s opening your Bible before your phone.
Maybe it’s picking up a paintbrush again, going back to church, preparing healthier meals, getting more rest, or simply making space each morning to listen for God’s voice.
Whatever it is, you don’t have to change everything at once.
Start small. Find your rhythm. Invite God into it. And celebrate the beginning.
Because every meaningful journey has a Day One—and small beginnings matter.
🎙️ Listen to this week’s episode of Small Beginnings with Sara and ask God what your Day One might be.
