Sometimes it feels like we're starting over, but every setback teaches us something. Those lessons are what lead us to the next step forward.

#SmallVictories

🎨 Bro. Sean Atencio

For that reason, even though we’re often pressed from all directions, we aren’t destroyed. Even though we often don’t know the way out of the problems we face, we never give up! … For that reason, we don’t give up! Even though physically we’re becoming weaker and weaker, we keep being renewed spiritually every day! For all the sufferings that we experience now are temporary and can actually be considered light. But it is those very sufferings that are producing glory for us that will last forever and which can’t be compared to anything! For that glory is so glorious that all the persecutions and sufferings we experience don’t need to be considered anymore!

II Corinthians 4:8 & 16-17
Plain English Translation

Instead, we prove we are servants of God by great fortitude in times of suffering: in times of hardship and distress; … We prove we are God’s servants by our purity, knowledge, patience and kindness; by a spirit of holiness, by a love free from affectation;

II Corinthians 6:4 & 6
Jerusalem Bible

There’s no such thing as a hopeless servant of God. 🥹

But I stand silently before the Lord, waiting for him to rescue me. For salvation comes from him alone. Yes, he alone is my Rock, my rescuer, defense, and fortress—why then should I be tense with fear when troubles come? My protection and success come from God alone. He is my refuge, a Rock where no enemy can reach me. O my people, trust him all the time. Pour out your longings before him, for he can help!

Psalm 62:5-8
The Living Bible

As children, we only saw the routine - the many hours spent travelling to and from the house of worship. The cold nights waiting at bus stops, falling asleep in our parents’ arms, and the long walk home to our front door.

But behind those ordinary moments were sacrifices we were too young to understand.

Through every hardship, our parents’ faith never wavered. They fulfilled their duty with love, carrying on faithfully, with one hope in their hearts: that one day, we would come to love and embrace the sacrifices that they made.

Today, we do.

#SmallVictories

🎨 Sis. Jessica Lacaden

Therefore, my dear friends, in the same way that you were always diligent about obeying God while I was there with you, now that I’m absent, you must be even more diligently occupied in the business of your own salvation, working at it in fear and trembling to bring it to completion. … In everything you are called upon to do, always do it cheerfully without murmuring or complaining, so that your blameless and pure lives as children of God will be above criticism.

Philippians 2:12 & 14
Last Days Bible

Nothing can make us separate from Christ, who loves us. We may have troubles. Things may happen to us that cause us to be very sad or afraid. Enemies may do bad things to us and hurt us. We may have no food or no clothes. There may be danger, or people may try to kill us. But none of these things can stop Christ from loving us.

Romans 8:35
EasyEnglish Bible

Choosing peace doesn’t mean missing out, it means knowing what matters most. My Faith. My relationship with God.

The wait isn't wasted. God is preparing you for what you prayed for.

For I know the plans I have for you,” says the LORD. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.

Jeremiah 29:11
New Living Translation

God is with me in every season of my life - not just in the happy, answered-prayer moments, but also in the heavy ones. He doesn’t leave when things get confusing or hard. That’s why I choose to stay thankful, even when I don’t fully understand what's going on. No matter what, I trust He’s there with me 🤍

#SmallVictories

My son, if sinners try to entice you, refuse to join them. … My child, don’t go along with them! Stay far away from their paths. They rush to commit evil deeds. …

Proverbs 1:10 NCB & 15-16(a) NLT

1️⃣ Start and end your day with a prayer. Before the noise of the day begins, take a moment to pause, breathe, and place everything in God’s hands.

2️⃣ Make your bed everyday. Starting the day with a simple task sets your tone for your day and helps build routine.

3️⃣ Plan out your day. Write out what you want to accomplish. Having a plan helps reduce the feeling of being overwhelmed and helps you stay focused.

4️⃣ Spend less time on the screen and more time with your hobbies. Do something you enjoy doing - exercising, reading, drawing or anything that helps you to unwind.

5️⃣ Eat well. Cook balanced, nourishing meals to fuel your energy and focus. Look out for recipes online and try them out!


Most people think big change requires big action.

But it’s really the small things you do every day that shape your life. Every step forward counts.

Days get busy, but small habits make a real difference — giving you more fulfillment and something to look forward to.

Because in the end, small habits lead to small victories - and those small victories lead to big change. ✨

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Please make me happy deep inside, for you are the one that I pray to, my Lord. ... Hear my prayer, LORD; listen to my cry for mercy. When I am in distress, I call to you, because you answer me. … Teach me your way, LORD, that I may rely on your faithfulness; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name.

Psalm 86:4 EE2019 & 6-7 & 11 NIV