I swapped my To-Do list for a Ta-Da list and now I see God’s presence in the everyday

Nicole Watt was feeling ground down by the drudgery of everyday life until the Holy Spirit convicted her to celebrate the wins rather than dwell on what she hadn’t gotten done.

Today’s Ta-Da list:

• Made candles
• Read books and watched a movie with the boys
• Sent off an article for editing and responded well to another editor

Through weary eyes, I drop the words down on paper like little anchors into a sea of a long and seemingly unproductive day. It’s called my “Ta-Da List,” an idea given to me by God in the early years of trying to be a better homemaker.

I was separated from my husband, and had three children at home, one an infant. Overwhelmed and struggling with heavy responsibilities, I walked precariously between honouring my situation, feeling sorry for myself, and making excuses for the mess. I knew God was still calling me to be a wife and mother of excellence, so when a friend lovingly challenged me to watch over the affairs of my home, Proverbs 31:27 style, I accepted.