Your Hobby Might Be Holy

We’re quick to notice when things go sideways. The stubbed toe. The text that hits wrong. The toddler with a Sharpie and a dream.

But how often do we pause for the good stuff? The quiet moments. The help we didn’t expect. The laugh that hit just when we needed it. Most of us carry a running list in our heads of where life’s been unfair — but not many of us keep a list of where God has been faithful.

The thing is, we don’t always notice when He shows up… because sometimes He does it so subtlety. A canceled meeting that gave you space to breathe. A song on the radio that hit deeper than expected. A reminder that you’re not alone, tucked into an ordinary moment.

You know what that is? That’s God. Showing up. Doing what He does. Carrying you. Comforting you. Cheering you on when you forgot how to cheer for yourself.

And if Scripture says every good and perfect gift comes from Him… then why wouldn’t that moment of peace in your backyard count? Why wouldn’t that unexpected laugh at just the right time be from the God who delights in you? Why wouldn’t a good meal or a quiet moment count as holy? Because yes — He’s the God of thunder and mountains and angel choirs — but He’s also the God who turned water into wine as His first miracle. Not because someone was dying. But because someone was dancing. And the celebration needed a refill.

The more we train our eyes to see Him in the small, the more we start to realize… He’s been there all along.

Practical step: Start a list called God Did That. Use your Notes app or write it on the back of receipts if that’s your vibe. One thing a day where you saw God show up—especially the little things. The fridge still working. The smile from your kid. That one friend who always texts right on time.

“Let all that I am praise the Lord; may I never forget the good things He does for me.”
—Psalm 103:2

Now let’s talk about your hobbies.

Some of us have picked up this weird guilt around the things we actually enjoy. Like unless our free time is hyper-productive or obviously spiritual, it doesn’t count. But that’s not biblical that’s just burnout wearing a WWJD bracelet.

Your joy matters to God. And your personality isn’t a side project, it’s part of His original design. You were created to delight in things. To enjoy a backyard BBQ. A garage project. A long bike ride. A paint-splattered canvas. A movie night that turns into popcorn theology. And if we really do live and move and have our being in Him, then why would He suddenly leave the room when you start playing guitar or planting tomatoes?

He wants to be in those spaces with you. Not to grade your performance or make it more “Christian”... just to be near you.

Jesus doesn’t need your hobbies to become a ministry. But He loves to meet you in the middle of them. So go ahead and mow the lawn like it’s holy ground. Grill the burgers like Jesus is your sous chef. Let your Saturday afternoon become sacred — not because you made it into a sermon, but because you invited Him to sit in it with you.

Practical step: This week, before you jump into your thing, whatever your “thing” is, pause and just say, “Jesus, I’d love for You to enjoy this with me.” That’s it. No pressure. Just presence.

“So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.”
—1 Corinthians 10:31

Here’s what I’m learning: When we only expect God in the extraordinary, we miss Him in the everyday. But when we start noticing… we start overflowing.

So today, be the kind of person who takes note. Who makes space. Who dares to believe that joy can be sacred, rest can be worship, and hobbies can be holy. Because they can. And they are.

And when your heart says, “God did that,” you’ll start seeing Him everywhere... even in the grass clippings.