The Mustard Seed and Feeling Insignificant

There are days—maybe even weeks—where we feel small. Insignificant. Like we’re a whisper in the chaos of life, barely heard or seen. Maybe it’s the weight of our responsibilities, the quiet moments when we question our impact, or those hard days when our voice gets lost in the noise of the world.

I’ve been there. Lately, I’ve felt it. That strange tug that asks, “Am I really making a difference?” The question lingers, especially when life feels like a treadmill that won’t stop moving. We’re running, pouring ourselves into work, relationships, school, dreams—and yet, it can still feel like we’re not enough.

But then, I think of the mustard seed.

Tiny. Unassuming. The smallest of all seeds, really. And yet, when planted, it grows into something strong, wide, and full of life—a tree that offers shelter, nourishment, and protection.

Jesus talked about faith like that seed. Just a mustard seed of faith could move mountains. That image alone reshapes everything.

What if our smallest efforts—our quiet kindness, our daily showing up, our whispered prayers—are just mustard seeds in disguise? What if that email you sent, the encouragement you gave, or the time you sat and listened was the start of something greater than you’ll ever see?

We’re not called to be loud to be impactful. We’re not required to be grand to be meaningful.

The mustard seed reminds me that small doesn’t mean insignificant. It means potential. It means quiet power.

So today, if you're feeling overlooked, unheard, or like your presence doesn’t matter—pause. Remember the mustard seed. Plant your hope. Water your purpose. Keep going.

You don’t have to be everything to everyone. Just be something to someone. Even if it feels small.

Because in the right soil, even the tiniest seed becomes something mighty.

– Dr. Nick