Where Faith Meets Real Life

Hey Faith Girl,

As we step into a new year, there’s often an unspoken pressure to rush forward — new goals, new plans, new expectations. But before we accelerate, we pause. This season is about reflection, gratitude, and honoring the growth God has already produced in our lives.

This month’s theme, Give Yourself Your Flowers, is a reminder to acknowledge where you are and how far you’ve come. Not out of pride, but out of gratitude.

Too often, we minimize our progress because we’re focused on what’s still ahead. But faith teaches us to remember. To look back and see God’s hand in every step — the lessons, the stretching, the healing, and even the waiting.

Giving yourself your flowers means celebrating obedience, resilience, and perseverance. It means honoring the prayers you prayed that God already answered — even if the answer didn’t come how you expected. It means recognizing the strength it took to keep showing up when things were uncertain.

January is not about rushing into what’s next. It’s about reflection before acceleration.

Reflection allows us to slow down and acknowledge God’s fingerprints on our journey. It helps us recognize growth that may not be loud or visible but is deeply rooted. Growth in patience. Growth in discernment. Growth in faith.

Gratitude shifts our perspective. When we intentionally thank God for what He has already done, we posture ourselves for what’s ahead. Gratitude reminds us that God has been faithful — and that He will continue to be.

So this month, we’re choosing to pause. To reflect. To honor ourselves without guilt. To give ourselves grace. And yes — to give ourselves our flowers.

Before you chase the next assignment, celebrate the season you survived. Before you demand more from yourself, acknowledge the strength God has already built within you.

Reflection before acceleration.

Faith before feelings.

Gratitude before growth.

With love,

Hey Faith Girl