Don’t Miss What God Is Doing Today

10/18/2026

Have you ever had one of those days when you finally sit down at night and wonder where the day went? You were busy from the moment your feet hit the floor. There were responsibilities to handle, people who needed something, problems to solve, and probably a few unexpected things thrown into the mix. And somewhere in all that activity, God was at work. The question is, did we notice? I wonder how many blessings we walk right past because we’re so focused on what needs to happen next that we overlook what God has already done.

“Blessed be the Lord, who daily bears us up; God is our salvation. Selah”
-Psalm 68:19 ESV

There’s something about this verse that I love, and it’s found in one little word: daily.

David doesn’t say that God carries us occasionally, when things get particularly difficult, or only when we’ve reached the end of our strength. He says God daily bears us up.

Every single day.

Think about that for a minute. Before you woke up this morning, God was already faithful. Before you knew what challenges you would face, He knew. Before you could even begin to worry about tomorrow, He was already there.

And yet, if we’re being truthful, we don’t always live as though we believe that.

We can spend an incredible amount of time worrying about things that haven’t happened while giving very little attention to the ways God is providing for us right now. We worry about finances, relationships, our health, our children, and what the future might hold. Some of those concerns are legitimate. They’re not imaginary problems, and pretending they don’t exist doesn’t make them disappear.

But here’s what I want us to understand. God’s faithfulness isn’t dependent on the absence of difficulties. Sometimes His greatest blessings are found in the strength He gives us to walk through them.

Notice what David says. God bears us up.

That doesn’t mean He removes every burden. It means we don’t have to carry those burdens alone.

There’s a difference.

I think sometimes we measure God’s goodness by how smoothly our lives are going. When things are working out, prayers are being answered the way we hoped, and everyone we love is doing well, it’s easy to say, “God is good!”

But what about the days when the doctor’s report isn’t what we wanted? What about when the bills keep coming, the relationship is still strained, or the prayers we’ve been praying seem to go unanswered?

Is God any less good on those days?

Absolutely not.

And I believe that’s where this verse becomes especially meaningful.

David wasn’t writing as someone who had lived a trouble-free life. He knew betrayal. He knew fear. He knew what it was like to have enemies pursuing him. He experienced tremendous victories and heartbreaking failures. Yet through all of it, he learned something about the character of God.

God could be trusted.

Psalm 68 is a song celebrating God’s power, His victories, and His care for His people. Earlier in the psalm, David describes God as a father to the fatherless and a protector of widows. This is not a picture of a distant God who watches human suffering without concern. This is a God who sees people in their weakness and comes to their aid.

And then David reminds us that this same God carries us day after day.

I wonder how differently we would approach life if we truly believed that.

Maybe we’d be a little less anxious about tomorrow. Maybe we’d spend less time trying to control things that were never ours to control. Maybe we’d become more aware of the blessings that don’t necessarily look like blessings at first.

A conversation with someone who needed encouragement. An unexpected phone call. The strength to get out of bed when yesterday was exhausting. A little peace in the middle of a difficult situation. The patience to respond with grace when everything inside us wanted to react differently.

We may not recognize these things as God’s provision, but that doesn’t mean His hand wasn’t involved.

Now, I want to be careful here. Not everything that happens in our lives is good. There are painful experiences, genuine losses, and circumstances that leave us with questions we may never fully answer this side of heaven.

But Romans 8:28 reminds us that God works all things together for good for those who love Him and are called according to His purpose. That doesn’t mean every circumstance is good. It means God is able to work even through what is painful.

And sometimes the blessing isn’t that God changed our circumstances.

Sometimes the blessing is that He sustained us when our circumstances didn’t change.

There’s one more part of this verse I don’t want us to miss.

David ends with the words, “God is our salvation.”

That’s the foundation of everything else.

As wonderful as God’s daily provision is, His greatest gift isn’t another day of good health, financial security, or a life without trouble. His greatest gift is salvation through Jesus Christ.

We can be thankful for what God gives us without losing sight of who God is.

And perhaps that’s why David ends with Selah.

While scholars debate the precise musical meaning of that word, it invites us here to pause and consider what has just been said.

When was the last time you stopped long enough to recognize how God has carried you?

Not just through the big things. Through the ordinary days. Through the difficult conversations. Through the disappointments. Through the moments when you weren’t sure you had enough strength to keep going.

You’re here today. And while you may still be dealing with some of those same struggles, God has not abandoned you.

That doesn’t mean tomorrow will be easy. But it does mean you can face tomorrow knowing you won’t face it alone.

I want to encourage you to develop a habit of looking for God’s faithfulness in the ordinary moments of life. Don’t wait for something extraordinary to happen before you acknowledge His goodness.

Sometimes the greatest testimony we can share isn’t about a mountain God moved.

It’s about the way He carried us while we were climbing it.

And perhaps today, instead of beginning with everything you need God to do, you might begin by thanking Him for everything He’s already done.

Because the God who carried you yesterday is the same God who is holding you today.

And He will still be faithful tomorrow.

Action Steps

1. Recognize God’s daily provision. Before the day is over, identify three specific ways God has provided for you. They don’t have to be extraordinary. Pay attention to the ordinary blessings you might otherwise overlook.

2. Release a burden you’ve been carrying. Is there something you’ve been worrying about or trying to control? Bring it honestly before God in prayer. Ask Him for wisdom to do what is yours to do and the faith to trust Him with what is not.

3. Help carry someone else’s burden. Since God faithfully bears us up, look for an opportunity to encourage someone who is struggling. A phone call, a prayer, or a simple act of kindness might be exactly what they need today.

Challenge for the Day

Before you go to bed tonight, write down three ways God carried you today. Then thank Him for each one. Don’t just look for what went right. Look for the ways He sustained you even when things were difficult.

Prayer

Heavenly Father, thank You for being faithful every single day, even when I fail to recognize Your hand at work. Forgive me for the times I’ve been so consumed with my worries that I’ve overlooked Your goodness. Help me recognize Your provision in the ordinary moments and trust You when life becomes difficult. Teach me to release the burdens I was never meant to carry alone. And Lord, give me a heart that is grateful not only for what You do, but for who You are. Thank You for carrying me yesterday, sustaining me today, and promising never to leave me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Pastor Jeff

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