Sit with your victories.

“But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our LORD Jesus Christ.” 1 Corinthians 15:57

I remember years ago, I was believing God for something very dear to my heart. It was one of those things only He could make happen for me. Well, He did it! He blessed me with what I had been praying for, and after I praised Him and shared it with my husband, I began talking about the next thing I wanted God to do. Then, my husband said, “Hold on, I think you should sit with your victories longer instead of moving to the next thing.” He was right. So we got down on our knees and worshiped God for what He had done for me. Tears began to flow as I praised God from my heart. We later celebrated with a favorite dessert and talked about what God had done.

My sister, God loves it when we talk about His goodness. He loves when we take time to sit with our victories–both small and great. Let’s not be in such a hurry to move on to the next thing, the next prayer request, the next problem we need fixing. Sit with it for a while. Get all of the spoils from your latest victory. Celebrate and “build an altar” to commemorate what God has done for you. What you receive from your latest victory will carry you into the next one.

Prayer: Father God, thank you for the victory you have given me. I worship you and praise you for doing what only you can do in my life. Help me not to rush to the next situation I need you to handle, but sit with my victories longer and bless you for what you’ve done. Help me celebrate more every victory because you are good. In Jesus’ name, Amen.