Does God Really Care About My Small Problems?
You know that moment when you catch yourself mid-prayer asking God about your terrible day at work, and suddenly you feel ridiculous? Like, God, you’ve got wars and famines to deal with, and here I am complaining about my boss again.
Or maybe it’s the friendship drama that’s keeping you up at night, the anxiety about that text you sent three hours ago with no response, or the overwhelming feeling that everyone else has their life figured out while you’re still trying to match your socks.
We’ve all been there—wondering if our “little” problems are too small for the God of the universe to care about.
The God Who Counts Hair
Here’s what blew my mind when I really thought about it: Jesus said God knows the number of hairs on your head. Not just that He could know if He wanted to—He does know. Right now. Even after your last haircut.
If God keeps track of something as random as your hair count, what makes you think your heart is too small for His attention?
Small to Who?
That thing that feels “small” compared to world hunger? It’s not small to you. And you’re not small to God.
Your anxiety about that job interview matters because you matter. Your hurt over your friend’s comment matters because your heart matters. That relationship you’re worried about matters because your happiness matters to the One who made you.
The Parking Spot Theology
I used to roll my eyes at people who thanked God for parking spots. Seriously? God doesn’t care where you park. But then I realized something: maybe it’s not about the parking spot at all.
Maybe it’s about a God who loves to give good gifts to His kids—even tiny, ordinary ones. Maybe it’s about a Father who delights in the details of your day because He delights in you.
He’s Big Enough for Both
Here’s the beautiful truth: God doesn’t operate on a scarcity model. Caring about your “small” problem doesn’t mean He has less attention for bigger ones. His love isn’t rationed. His care doesn’t run out.
The same God who holds galaxies in place is the same God who catches your tears. The same power that spoke light into existence is available for your Monday morning courage.
What This Changes
When you really believe God cares about your small problems, everything shifts:
- You stop minimizing your own pain
- You bring everything to Him in prayer, not just the “big” stuff
- You start seeing His hand in ordinary moments
- You realize you’re more loved than you ever imagined
The Bottom Line
Your problems aren’t too small for God—they’re exactly the right size for His love.
That thing you’re worried about right now? He already knows. He already cares. And He’s already working on it, probably in ways you can’t see yet.
So go ahead. Tell Him about your terrible commute, your friendship drama, your anxiety about tomorrow’s presentation. He’s got time. He’s got attention. And most importantly, He’s got you.
What “small” thing have you been hesitating to pray about? Sometimes the things we think are too little for God are exactly what He’s waiting to handle for us.
