A Journey, Not a Finish Line

Holiness isn’t a destination you reach in a day; it’s a daily journey.
There’s no finish line with a sign that says, “Congratulations, you’re officially holy now!” Nope, it doesn’t work like that. It’s more like hiking a mountain trail, full of climbs, descents, stumbles, but also breathtaking views.

Have you ever seen a tree grow with the naked eye? Of course not. But that doesn’t mean it’s not growing. The same goes for your spiritual life. Every time you choose to read the Bible instead of scrolling TikTok for an hour, every time you pray instead of sighing, every time you forgive instead of seeking revenge, you’re growing. Maybe you don’t see it right away, but something’s moving inside. Roots are stretching. Faith is getting stronger.

And yes, sometimes it will feel like you’re falling more than moving forward. It happens to everyone. It’s part of the journey. But God isn’t sitting there with a notepad, counting your mistakes. The point isn’t how many steps you take without tripping, it’s that you never stop. That you keep walking, even with scraped knees.

Holiness isn’t “zero stains.” It’s “no excuses.” It’s having a heart willing to get up, be shaped, and choose Christ even when it would be easier to choose something else.

In short: you don’t have to be perfect to be holy. You just have to be real. You have to say, “Lord, I’m here. I’m not all I want to be… but I walk with You every day.” And my friend, that’s holiness in action.

Pray this simple prayer:
Father, help me not to get discouraged on slow days. Grow in me a thirst to walk with You, one day at a time. Help me persevere even when I don’t see fruit.