Celebrating Small Wins

Celebrating Small Wins
By Pastor Redd
July 14, 2025

As believers in Christ, we should be thankful for the little things that bring joy to our lives. Often, we overlook the small victories that show how we are growing. Even when these moments seem tiny, they are important signs of our spiritual way of life through faith in Jesus. The Bible says in Zechariah 4:10, “Don’t underestimate these small beginnings, because the LORD is happy to see the work start.” Every step we take in faith matters to God. He celebrates our progress, no matter how small it might appear.

I remember a time when I struggled with my prayer life. For months, I struggled to maintain consistency. Then, one week, I managed to pray for just five minutes each morning. What felt unimportant turned out to be a breakthrough for me. That small win of praying for five minutes every day laid the foundation for a deeper connection with God that eventually grew into hours of prayer.

The Apostle Paul tells us in Philippians 1:6, “I am sure that God, who started this good work in you, will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” Your small wins are not the end; they show that God is actively working in you, preparing you for something greater.

When you choose to forgive instead of holding onto anger, when you respond with patience instead of losing your temper, or when you give generously even when it's hard—these are not just small achievements; they are strong signs of Christ’s influence in your life. As 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 says, “Always be joyful, pray without stopping, and give thanks in all situations; this is what God wants for you in Christ Jesus.”


Celebrating your small victories is a way to show gratitude and recognize God's role in your growth. Stay encouraged, believer. The small wins you experience today will become tomorrow’s stories of God’s faithfulness. They are the building blocks of a strong faith that can face any challenge.