Do you ever feel like you don’t do much each day, just a bunch of small jobs that don’t really “add up”? We wake up, have our coffee, go to work, take care of the kids, and repeat after a few hours of sleep. These days, they always say we need to do something huge to “make an impact.” We need to start a cause that goes viral, write a bestselling book, or change a law.

But what if I told you the tiny actions are actually the most important things you’ll ever do?

Faith gives us a different view on what is “important” in life. Pastor Solomon A. Okang argues in his book ‘You Only Live Once Plus One’ that life isn’t just about living this one. He tells us about the “Plus One,” the timeless quality that our choices today will always create.

Your Yes has an effect on people you don’t know and on a future that you can’t see yet.

1. It Rewrites Your Family Tree

A lot of people have “baggage” that was passed down from their ancestors. Maybe it’s a quick temper, nervousness, or always putting work before people. When you agree to God’s way of life, you choose to be patient when you’re honest when it’s not easy. You are like a “circuit breaker” for your family in these moments.

Pastor Solomon often talks about being a dad to his two girls, Addelynn and Emmelynn. He sees family as his “first ministry.” He is planting seeds in his daughters’ hearts every time he decides to show grace or lead a prayer at home.

2. It Turns “Interruption” into “Appointment”

How often have you been in a hurry when a friend who needs to vent or a neighbor who looks a little sad stopped you? We naturally see these as things that get in the way of our plans. But if you say Yes to God, you are saying, “Lord, your schedule is mine.”

When you take the time to listen, say something nice, or be kind to someone you don’t know, you are having a divine meeting. You may think it’s just a quick chat, but for that person, it could be what keeps them going today. Just being there for someone can change the course of their whole day.

3. It Shatters the Illusion of “Ordinary”

You Only Live Once (YOLO) thinking makes us feel a lot of pressure to have “extraordinary” experiences, which is very interesting. We feel like failures if we aren’t famous or traveling the world.

But if you live for the Plus One, you’ll never use the word “ordinary” again. If you are washing dishes with God by your side, the dishes turn into a way for you to worship.

When you say Yes to God in the ordinary moments, you make your work, your exercise, and your cooking holy. This makes life very exciting because you can never be sure how God will use your decision to do the right thing to help someone else deal with a difficult problem.

4. It Builds “Spiritual Muscle” for the Big Risks

In a time of trouble, everyone wants to be the hero who does the right thing. But heroes aren’t made during the crisis; they’re made in the calm mornings before the crisis.

Every time you say Yes to God in a small way, like being honest about a little mistake at work or choosing to read the Bible for ten minutes instead of looking through social media, you are getting spiritually stronger.

You won’t be scared when God finally calls you to a “Big Yes,” like a job change, a hard conversation, or moving to a new city. What’s the reason? You know He’ll be there for the big waves because you’ve seen His faithfulness in the small ones over the years.

5. It Shifts the Focus from “Success” to “Fulfillment”

People all over the world think they know what kind of life they should lead based on what they get. In the Kingdom of God, success is measured by what you give and who you become.

When you think about eternity, you stop going after short-term benefits that make you feel empty. Rather, your Yes takes you to a place of deep satisfaction. Pastor Solomon writes about this “eternal adventure.” It’s the moment you understand that your purpose goes beyond living on this planet for 80 or 90 years.

Life has a heaviness and beauty that the world can’t give you when you live for the “Plus One.” You discover a reason to live that isn’t based on your job or how much money you have. You are at ease with the knowledge that your life is a small part of a bigger and more important tale.

Take the Next Step in Your Adventure

It isn’t always simple to choose to say Yes to God each day. At times, it seems like no one cares or is paying attention. But that’s what makes the trip so great: you have to believe in it, not see it. You don’t only live one life; you begin your forever life today. If you want to learn more about how to stop harmful habits and find a purpose that lasts forever, I strongly suggest reading “You Only Live Once Plus One: An Eternal Adventure with God” by Solomon A. Okang. Today, say ‘yes’ to the first journey of your life, and then to the next one.