<p>What if the small things — the quiet starts no one notices — are exactly what God rejoices over most? Because in His Kingdom, the beginning is never insignificant.</p><p><strong>Episode Summary:</strong> In this <em>Grace in the Grind</em> episode, Cody explores the sacred beauty of small beginnings — those early, often unseen steps of obedience that God uses to shape lasting faith.</p><p>Drawing from <em>Zechariah 4:10</em>, <em>Mark 4</em>, and <em>Philippians 1:6</em>, this episode invites listeners to slow down and rediscover how God works through small, steady faithfulness. Through everyday imagery, personal reflection, and Scripture, Cody reminds us that God doesn’t rush our growth — He roots it.</p><p>Because the Lord doesn’t just rejoice when the work is finished. He rejoices to see it begin.</p><p><strong>In this episode, you’ll hear about:</strong></p><ul><li>Why spiritual growth starts small — and why that’s good news</li><li>How God celebrates faithfulness long before success</li><li>The hidden strength that comes from perseverance</li><li>What it means to let God form your roots before your fruit</li><li>Why your smallest act of obedience can spark something eternal</li></ul><p><strong>Key Scriptures:</strong></p><ul><li><em>Zechariah 4:10</em> — “Do not despise these small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin.”</li><li><em>Mark 4:26–28</em> — “The seed sprouts and grows, though he does not know how.”</li><li><em>Philippians 1:6</em> — “He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion.”</li><li><em>Galatians 6:9</em> — “Let us not grow weary in doing good…”</li><li><em>James 1:4</em> — “Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete.”</li><li><em>1 Corinthians 3:7</em> — “Only God… makes things grow.”</li></ul><p><strong>Reflection:</strong> God rejoices in the work that’s just beginning. Every small act of faith — every quiet “yes” — is the foundation for something eternal. Don’t rush the process; rest in the promise that what He starts, He will finish.</p><p><strong>Listen now and take a sip — because even the smallest beginning can brew a harvest of grace. </strong></p><p></p><p><strong>Support the Podcast</strong> Grace in the Grind is brought to you by Arrow &amp; Roots Coffee Co.</p><p>Coffee Date is our most-loved blend — created for meaningful conversations, quiet mornings, and faithful rhythms in everyday life.</p><p>☕ Learn more or brew a cup with us: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://ArrowandRootsCoffeeCo.com/products/coffee-date">ArrowandRootsCoffeeCo.com/products/coffee-date</a></p>