You were made for more.
In a world that pulls us in every direction, JOTT Life offers a simple invitation: take one step closer to Jesus today. In this heartfelt introduction, we explore the deep longing in all of us — a God-shaped hunger — and how doing Just One Thing Today can lead us toward the abundant life we were made for. This post reminds us: perfection isn’t the goal. Closeness with Christ
Team Jott
6/12/20252 min read
There’s a quiet truth I’ve come to believe: every day, we are either moving one step closer to God or one step further away. There’s no standing still in the spiritual life — not really. The pace may change, but the direction always matters.
The problem? Perfection feels impossible, so we do nothing. We wait until life slows down, or until we feel holy enough, or until we have more time. But the invitation of Jesus isn’t to fix everything. It’s to follow Him. One step at a time.
“You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.”
— C.S. Lewis
That’s why we created JOTT Life — Just One Thing Today. It’s not a program or a guilt trip. It’s a daily whisper of encouragement, a reminder that you were made for more. That even in your mess or your busyness, you can take one small, intentional step toward Jesus.
The Longing We All Feel - There’s a God-shaped longing in all of us — a hunger for peace, joy, purpose. We try to fill it with achievement, distraction, material things, or constant scrolling... but we’re still empty. Still restless.
“If I find in myself desires which nothing in this world can satisfy, the only logical explanation is that I was made for another world.”
— C.S. Lewis
The ache you feel? It’s not a flaw. It’s a signal. A divine reminder that you were never meant to do this life alone, or on your own strength.
Just One Thing
What if you didn’t have to fix it all today?
What if you could start with just one thing?
One verse
One prayer
One moment of stillness
One reminder that God is still with you
Because He is.
“Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you.”
— James 4:8 (ESV)
You Were Made for Abundant Life. Jesus said, “I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.” (John 10:10, ESV) That abundant life isn’t about material wealth or hustle or perfection. It’s about walking closely with Him. It’s about living with peace in the chaos, purpose in the ordinary, and hope in the waiting.
JOTT Life exists to help you get there. Slowly, simply — just one thing at a time. Because the goal isn’t more religion. The goal is Jesus. And He’s always one step closer than you think.
You're not alone in your longing.
You were made for more.
So start today — with just one thing.
Let's JOTT this!