This morning, as I sat with my coffee and Bible, 1 Corinthians 14:40 jumped out at me: “Everything should be done in a fitting and orderly way.” It hit me because once again, I’ve found myself needing to get reorganized. I’ve been here before, and I’ll probably be here again.

I don’t think of myself as a disorganized person. In fact, I like things to be orderly. I feel more peaceful, more focused, and more present when my life is structured. But somehow, slowly, quietly, and without me really noticing, it all starts to unravel. My schedule gets crowded. Then my office becomes cluttered. My routines fall apart… and here I am again. This morning, this verse reminded me: I need to realign.

I am reminded that our God is a God of order. In the book of Numbers, God instructed Moses to take a census, organize the 12 tribes, and appoint leaders over each. That wasn’t busywork. It was divine structure. Even Jesus, before feeding the 5,000, told the people to sit down in groups. Organization precedes miracles.

So, yes, here I am again, humbled but hopeful. I know that bringing order to my life isn’t just about productivity or decluttering. It’s about making room for peace, purpose, and God’s presence.

If you see me in person and I seem to be muttering something to myself over the next week or two, I’ll be leaning heavily on a breath prayer: “Order my steps, Lord.”

I’ll say it when I open my planner, when I’m cleaning out the piles (yes, piles) in my home office, and when I’m tempted to procrastinate or fill my life with distractions. A cleaner space or better routine isn’t at the heart of this process. It’s a desire to walk closer with the One who brings order out of chaos.

Tell me I’m not alone here. Is there an area of your life that feels out of order right now? Do you need to invite God to help you reorganize, not just your space, but your heart?

If so, I pray for us, “Order our steps, Lord.” 🙏🥰