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Just when we were tempted to panic, the door opened, literally.
Urgency without panic, how the Lord provides when there’s more to do than time to do it
There’s a moment in every project, every ministry effort, every calling, where the timeline feels tighter than the to-do list allows.
We were in that moment.
Guests were coming soon. Rooms needed to be finished. Details had to be handled. And time? It felt like it was evaporating faster than we could count it.
We were behind. And the pressure was rising.
And yet, somehow, God wasn’t panicked.
The Reality: We Were Behind
We knew what had to be done. We had the vision. The plans were drawn. The purpose was clear. But the clock was ticking, and our energy was wearing thin.
We hadn’t mismanaged the time. It was just that there wasn’t enough of it.
We were doing all we could, and it still wasn’t going to be enough.
That’s when the Lord reminded us of something simple and powerful:
We are not meant to do this alone.
God Multiplies Through People Who Show Up
Just when we were tempted to panic, the door opened, literally.
Skilled, joyful, ready-to-serve friends showed up.
They weren’t just warm bodies. They were multipliers.
With every person who stepped in, energy was restored. Focus returned. Tasks were divided. The to-do list started to shrink. Not because it got easier, but because God was doing what He always does:
Meeting the need with willing hearts.
What we lacked in time, God provided through people.
And not just any people, the right ones. The Body of Christ in action.
🙌 They didn’t just say “let me know if you need anything.”
They came. They worked. They gave.
They prayed. They stayed flexible.
They didn’t wait for a perfect moment, they acted in faith.
And because of them, rooms got finished. Beds got made. Projects wrapped up just in time.
And we got to see, once again, that God doesn’t work on our timelines. He works through His people.
This Is What the Body of Christ Was Designed For
Yes, we’re called to pray. To intercede. To uplift.
But we’re also called to act.
“Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.” – 1 John 3:18
We’re called to show up when time is short and energy is low.
To carry a burden. To bring a meal. To paint a wall.
To send a gift card. To send a kid to camp. To fill a need without waiting to be asked.
The Ministry of Showing Up Looks Like This:
- 👣 Driving over even when your schedule is full
- 🛠 Jumping into a task even if you’ve never done it before
- 🍞 Bringing lunch so someone else doesn’t skip a meal
- 🗓 Clearing your weekend to make space for someone else’s calling
- 🙋♂️ Saying yes before you know all the details
- 💬 Texting “I’m here, what do you need today?”
Every small act becomes a thread in the larger story of God’s provision.
To the One Who’s Hesitating…
You don’t have to wait for a perfect moment to offer help.
You don’t need to know all the details.
You just need to be willing.
And if you’re on the other side, the one who’s tired, behind, or overwhelmed, don’t be afraid to ask.
Asking isn’t weakness. It’s obedience.
It’s trusting that God often answers prayer through people.
💡 What if every “Let me know if you need anything” turned into action?
Imagine the ripple effect.
- Projects finished on time
- Ministry leaders restored
- Families relieved
- Burnout prevented
- Faith strengthened
God doesn’t just provide time. He provides
people.
And when people show up, things move forward, spiritually and practically.
Closing Reflection: What If You Just… Showed Up?
You don’t have to be perfect.
You don’t have to have all the answers.
You just have to be
present.
Because showing up is ministry.
It’s discipleship.
It’s obedience.
And it’s the tangible way we love one another, especially when the clock is ticking.
At Cedar Creek Ministries, we’ve seen this time and time again.
God meets urgent needs through His people, those who show up, serve faithfully, and bring joy in the middle of pressure.
If you’ve ever wondered if your time matters...
If your effort is worth it...
If your presence changes things...
Let us be the ones to say: It does. It is. You do.
🙌 Show up. Trust God. Watch Him multiply what you bring.
Thank you so much for sharing your time with us. Cedar Creek Ministries is funded by Christians and churches who believe in the call to offer our leaders the double portion! If you feel the desire to make sure all those men and women called to serve God in missions and ministry have everything they need to personally rest, restore family relationships, and revive ministry vision, consider joining us in regular prayer and financial support!
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This post was written by Nickole Perry, co-founder and Director of Operations at Cedar Creek Ministries.
