Faith in the Folded Laundry: Finding the Sacred in the Mundane
- Terry Hunsaker
- Dec 31, 2025
- 2 min read
The Struggle: We often think of "spiritual growth" as something that happens in the quiet corners of a sanctuary or during a mountain-top retreat. We wait for the big moments—the powerful worship song or the profound sermon—to feel close to God. But what happens on Tuesday morning when the sink is full of dishes, the inbox is overflowing, and the laundry pile looks like a mountain?
If we only look for God in the extraordinary, we miss Him in the ordinary moments that make up 90% of our lives.
The Shift in Perspective: In Colossians 3:23, we are reminded: "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters." Note that it says "whatever." It doesn’t say "whenever you are preaching" or "whenever you are on a mission trip." It includes the mundane. Authentic Christian living means realizing that there is no "secular" vs. "sacred" divide for a believer. If Christ lives in you, then every space you inhabit is sacred ground.
3 Ways to Find God in Your Daily Routine:
Practice "Breath Prayers": You don't need an hour of silence to talk to God. As you fold clothes or commute to work, use simple one-sentence prayers. “Lord, thank You for the people who wear these clothes,” or “God, give me patience for this next meeting.”
View Chores as Acts of Service: When we scrub a floor or prepare a meal, we are physically manifesting love for our families and neighbors. It is a tangible way to "love your neighbor as yourself."
Listen While You Labor: Use your routine tasks to feed your soul. Listen to worship music, a dramatized Bible, or a faith-based podcast. Turn your kitchen or car into a classroom for your spirit.
The Takeaway: God isn't waiting for you to finish your "to-do" list so He can spend time with you. He is in the list with you. The next time you feel bogged down by the "boring" parts of life, take a deep breath and remember you aren't just folding laundry; you are serving the King of Kings in the small things.
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