Becoming Who You’re Called to Be
“He who began a good work in you will bring it to completion.”
— Philippians 1:6
By the time we reach the end of January, many women feel a mix of hope and discouragement. We started the year with intention, but somewhere along the way, life showed up. Routines slipped. Prayer felt inconsistent. Motivation wavered. Slowly, the familiar question returned: Am I doing this right?
God never asked us to become who we’re called to be all at once. He invited us to walk with Him, step by step, trusting that He would do the forming along the way.
Why Becoming Can Feel So Overwhelming
So many women want to grow in faith, purpose, and holiness, yet feel overwhelmed by where to start. We see the big picture and immediately feel behind. We notice our inconsistency and assume we’ve failed. Fear of doing it wrong often keeps us from doing anything at all.
But God does not work through pressure. He works through presence.
Growth rarely looks dramatic. Most of the time, it looks like quiet obedience in ordinary moments. It looks like choosing prayer even when it feels dry, returning to Scripture after drifting away, or offering God a small yes in the middle of a busy day.
God’s Way Is Small Steps, Not Big Leaps
God builds holy momentum through daily surrender, not sudden perfection. He shapes hearts in the hidden places long before fruit becomes visible. While we often want clarity and confidence before we move forward, God asks us to walk first and trust that clarity will come along the way.
You are not behind. You are becoming.
Every small step taken with God matters more than the grand plans we never begin. Faithfulness grows quietly, rooted in trust rather than performance.
Simple Practices That Create Holy Momentum
Becoming who you’re called to be does not require a complete life overhaul. It begins with simple, sustainable rhythms that invite God into your everyday life.
A short morning offering can set the tone for the day, even if it’s spoken while brushing your teeth or driving to work. A few minutes with Scripture can anchor your heart, even when time feels limited. Choosing one intentional pause for rest each week can restore more than hours of productivity ever could.
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Community also matters. Walking with others reminds us that we are not meant to grow alone. Likewise, daily surrender—bringing one decision, one worry, or one desire to God—keeps us aligned with His will rather than our own strength.
These practices may seem small, but over time, they build a life rooted in trust and peace.
What Begins to Change When We Walk This Way
As holy momentum builds, something subtle begins to shift. Confidence grows, not because circumstances change, but because trust deepens. Decisions feel less frantic and more grounded. Comparison loses its grip. Rest no longer feels earned, but received.
Most importantly, you begin to live from your identity instead of striving for it. Becoming no longer feels like pressure. It feels like partnership.
A Gentle Invitation Forward
As this month comes to a close, consider one small step you can take this week. Not five. Not ten. Just one.
Ask the Holy Spirit to guide you. Trust that God delights in your willingness more than your perfection. Then take that step and let Him meet you there.
Becoming who you’re called to be is not a race. It is a relationship. And the God who began this work in you remains faithful to complete it.
YOU ARE loved,
Leslie
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