The Importance of Small Victories

“What if the only thing you achieve today is getting out of bed?”

After months of battling loneliness and depression, Anna found herself measuring her progress by the big milestones she thought she should be hitting.

But life in a new country was harder than she’d imagined.

She thought coming here would fix things, and give her a fresh start but instead, it felt like a daily struggle just to get through. There were days when simply getting out of bed felt like an impossible task.

At first, Anna was hard on herself. She’d wake up, struggle to find the energy to move, and immediately feel like a failure.

“What’s wrong with me?” she’d think, comparing herself to the others around her who seemed to be thriving in this new environment.

They were making friends, and excelling in their studies, while she felt like she was barely holding on.

Realizing the Value of Small Wins

One morning, after a particularly difficult night, Anna had a breakthrough moment. She managed to drag herself out of bed, make a cup of tea, and sit at her desk. Normally, this would have been routine.

But in that moment, it felt like a huge victory. She hadn’t stayed under the covers. She hadn’t given up. She had done something, however small, and that mattered.

Anna began to realize that life wasn’t about hitting all the big milestones at once.

It was about the small victories along the way. Sure, she hadn’t completed every task on her to-do list, but she had gotten out of bed, taken care of herself, and showed up for the day. That was enough.

The Power of Perspective

As time went on, Anna started to celebrate these small victories. Getting through a difficult class, calling a friend, going for a short walk, these were things that, on the surface, didn’t seem like much.

But to Anna, they were reminders that she was still moving forward, even if it was at her own pace.

She realized that God didn’t measure success by how much she achieved in a day.

God saw her heart, her effort, and her perseverance. In Zechariah 4:10, the Bible says, “Do not despise these small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin.”

Anna found comfort in this, knowing that God was pleased with her progress, no matter how small it seemed to her.

Celebrating the Small Steps

One afternoon, after finishing a difficult assignment, Anna decided to reward herself. She took herself out for shopping, allowing herself to breathe and acknowledge the progress she had made.

She didn’t need to wait until she had achieved something big to celebrate. Every small step mattered, and every small victory deserved recognition.

Anna began journaling these moments, writing down the small wins at the end of each day.

It helped her see that, even when the big things felt out of reach, she was still making progress. And that progress, however slow, was leading her toward healing.

Why Small Victories Matter

In a world that constantly pushes us to aim for big goals and achievements, it’s easy to overlook the power of small victories. But it’s the small victories that keep us going on the tough days.

Anna learned that sometimes the biggest victory is simply showing up. Getting out of bed, doing the work, and trusting that each small step will eventually lead to bigger things.

For anyone struggling with feelings of inadequacy or overwhelm, remember this: You don’t have to conquer the world in a day. Sometimes, just getting through the day is enough. And that’s okay.

Conclusion

Anna’s story reminds us that progress isn’t always measured by big achievements.

Sometimes, it’s the small, consistent steps that make the biggest difference.

Celebrate the little things, because God sees your efforts and knows your heart.

Every small victory is a step forward, and those steps add up over time.

“The Lord makes firm the steps of the one who delights in him; though he may stumble, he will not fall, for the Lord upholds him with his hand.”~Psalm 37:23-24~

God is with us in every step, guiding and supporting us.