Well… I missed posting yesterday at 2:00.
Not because I didn’t care. Not because I didn’t try. But because life happened.
I was home with a sick child. And on top of that, I’m finishing one class, starting two new ones, preparing for a certification meeting on Saturday, a Bible Study for Sunday afternoon, and Sunday School for Sunday morning.
Oh — and I also work.
And some health concerns are happening within our family.
To say that I’ve felt overwhelmed would be an understatement.
If I’m being honest, there’s been this quiet fear sitting in the back of my mind all week — I’m going to drop the ball. And then… I did. I missed posting my devotion. It almost felt like a self-fulfilling prophecy.
But then I stopped and looked at the bigger picture.
I completed a Bible study this week on Judges 4 and 5 that I’ll be teaching on Sunday.
I was able to be present for my granddaughter while she was sick.
I stayed caught up at work.
I finished my class.
And I even got a head start on the next two.
That doesn’t look like failure.
That looks like faithfulness.
It reminded me of something important — we don’t have to do everything perfectly to still be moving in the right direction. Life will always have seasons where things feel like too much. There will be moments when something slips through the cracks. I feel like I am in a never-ending cycle right now, where I have overextended myself and I am setting myself up for this.
But one missed moment does not define the whole journey.
God isn’t standing over us with a checklist, waiting to mark where we fell short. He sees the effort. He sees the heart. He sees the way we continue to show up — even when it’s hard.
And more importantly, He walks with us through it all.
This week reminded me that it’s okay to step back when needed. It’s okay to forget something occasionally. It’s okay to not have it all perfectly balanced.
Because forward is still forward.
Even small steps count.
Even imperfect steps count.
And sometimes, the most important thing we can do is simply keep going.
📖 Scripture for This Week
Isaiah 41:10 (NIV)
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
🙏 Closing Prayer
Lord, thank You for walking with us through the busy, overwhelming seasons of life. When we feel like we are falling behind or not doing enough, remind us that You see our efforts and know our hearts. Give us the strength to keep moving forward, even when things aren’t perfect. Help us to rest in Your grace and trust that You are guiding every step. Amen.
Thank you for taking a moment to pause and reflect with me during this week’s Moment of Devotion. I am so grateful that you stopped by. 🌿💛
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