It’s easy to measure success when it comes to work, school, or fitness. Promotions, grades, and personal records all show clear progress.
But how do we measure spiritual growth? What does progress in holiness look like?
There are no gold stars for patience. No trophies for trusting God in a difficult moment. No standing ovations for choosing kindness when no one else sees.
And yet, these small, unseen moments are where real transformation happens.
A little more patience than yesterday.
Choosing to forgive instead of holding a grudge.
Showing up for prayer, even when it feels dry.
Just because we don’t see immediate results doesn’t mean nothing is happening. God is working in the quiet, hidden places of our hearts