Living Between Projects

I’ve realized something about myself lately—my life is project-based. I don’t just mean my work or my hobbies. I mean everything… even my relationship with God.

When I’m focused on a project, I thrive. Whether it’s writing a book, preparing for a speaking event, directing a show, or building something around the house, I feel purpose-driven. I know what I’m doing and why I’m doing it. I wake up motivated, focused, and—most importantly—intentional.

But when the project ends, something shifts.

Without realizing it, I begin to drift. It’s not immediate, and it’s not dramatic. But I slowly stop being as intentional. I tell myself I’m just resting or refocusing, but often, I’m just existing. And over time, I notice that my relationship with God starts to feel a little more distant—not because He’s moved, but because I’ve stopped moving toward Him.

I don’t think being project-driven is a bad thing. In fact, I believe God uses that part of my personality in powerful ways. I’ve been able to accomplish things I never thought possible, and I’ve seen how purpose and passion can come together to do real ministry. But the danger comes when I rely on the project to keep me close to God—when I let my connection with Him hinge on whether or not I have something to "do."

The truth is, the in-between moments matter too. The slow seasons. The quiet mornings. The ordinary days with no deadline. These moments are opportunities for relationship, not just productivity. And they might require even more intentionality.

Proverbs 3:6 says, “In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.” That’s not just in the big plans or visible projects. It’s in the small, unseen steps of daily obedience. It’s in how I treat people at the grocery store. It’s in the tone I use with my kids. It’s in how often I pause just to say, “God, I need You today.”

So I’m learning. I’m learning to live between projects. To be intentional even when there’s no finish line to chase. To recognize that my relationship with God isn’t about checking off spiritual to-do lists—it’s about staying near to Him through it all.

If you’re like me—if you live life from one big thing to the next—I want to encourage you today: the “small” seasons still matter. God is just as present, just as powerful, and just as ready to meet with you when there’s no project in sight.

Let’s not wait for the next big thing to draw close to Him. Let’s choose to live like He’s the project that never ends—and the relationship that’s worth our full attention every single day.