Dolly Parton made a surprise appearance at the grand opening of her new travel stop in Cornersville, Tennessee, complete with barbecue, rhinestones, Dolly-themed merch, and coffee called “Cup of Ambition.” It was funny, charming, and exactly the kind of ordinary-meets-sparkly moment Dolly seems born to create.

But the timing made it feel a little more tender. After recent health concerns and the loss of her husband, Carl Dean, after nearly 60 years of marriage, Dolly showed up in a smaller way, not on a massive stage, but still bringing joy into the room. Maybe faithfulness is not always doing everything we used to do. Sometimes it is showing up with the strength we have left. What if God can still use our smaller yes?

Scripture (NIV): Galatians 6:9 – “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”

Reflection Questions:

Where might God be inviting you to show up in a smaller but still meaningful way? What would it look like to bring joy with the strength you actually have today?

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