If This Week Taught Me Anything…
Some weeks feel like a slow unfolding. Not dramatic, not loud, just steady little lessons that rise up in the middle of everyday moments. This was one of those weeks for me. A week of being reminded, again and again, that God speaks through stillness, people, and even the parts of the day we almost overlook.
Here’s what I’m carrying with me:
A thought I’m trying to let go of
The feeling that I should be doing more. I’ve caught myself measuring my worth by my productivity, even when my body is clearly asking me to slow down. I’m reminding myself that rest is not weakness and that this season, even in its stillness, matters deeply.
A hope I’m holding onto
That peace can grow even in discomfort. That even when I feel stretched or unsure, something beautiful is being formed. I may not always feel it in the moment, but I believe God is doing a quiet work in me and in what’s to come.
One Thing I Learned:
I don’t have to have all the answers to be faithful. I was reminded this week that faithfulness sometimes just looks like showing up, staying soft, and choosing to believe that God is working even when I can’t see how. I’ve been learning to release the pressure to “get it right” and instead lean into what it means to just be present with God.
A Moment That Encouraged Me
There was a night this week when I felt overwhelmed. My body was hurting, my mind was tired, and emotionally, I wasn’t even sure what I needed. I didn’t have the words to explain it. But without me asking, my husband just knew. He didn’t try to fix it or give advice. He simply sat with me, stayed close, and let me fall apart a little without making me feel like I was doing something wrong.
It reminded me that love often shows up best when it meets us where we are. I still believe in the importance of communication and asking for what we need, but at that moment, I didn’t even know how to ask. His quiet presence reminded me that I was safe, seen, and not alone.
One Thing I’m Still Working On:
Letting go of the guilt when I rest. My body is slowing down, and sometimes my mind wants to keep going even when I know I need to pause. I’m learning that rest is not something to earn. It is something God invites me into, because He knows I need it before I do.
One Verse I’m Carrying Into Next Week:
“My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.” – Exodus 33:14
This verse felt like a deep breath. I don’t have to carry everything. I don’t have to figure it all out. I just have to remember who goes with me.
Reflection for You:
What did this week teach you?
Did someone show up for you in a way you didn’t even know you needed?
Is there something you’re still holding onto that God might be inviting you to release?