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Celebrate: Joy Is Your Testimony

Every victory deserves to be celebrated. Small steps are the first steps to big strides. Zechariah 4:10 says, “Do not despise these small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin.” God gets such joy watching us begin. He smiles as we catch a new idea, jot down plans in bright notebooks, and daydream about all the possibilities. Every bit of that creative unfolding matters! Still, we sometimes scold ourselves for not finishing fast enough. What if, instead, we paused to celebrate the start? After all, even the greatest heroes had humble beginnings. Nobody becomes “The Chosen One” in the first five minutes of the movie. Out of billions of people, God whispered that idea to you, and that alone is worth celebrating.

Ephesians 5:20 reminds us to give thanks to the Lord always, not just for the big miracles, but for the small mercies that make life beautiful. The beginning is just as sacred as the finish line. You are capable, you are chosen, and your journey is far from over. Embrace focus as your compass, persistence as your fuel, and self-love as your anchor. Keep showing up. Never forget that your consistent, wholehearted pursuit of growth is already a legacy in motion. Push forward and watch the radiance of your true self unfold. Love yourself — boldly, intentionally, persistently.

Celebration is a form of worship; it’s how we remind our hearts that grace is still flowing and breath is still in our lungs. So throw your hands up, do a little happy dance, and smile big. Keep celebrating. Your praise tells the world that God is still doing great things — and you’re glad about it!