Devotional | A Truthful Moment
Good morning, my beautiful Resilient Woman.
I woke up this morning grateful—
grateful that God allowed me to see another day,
grateful that breath is still in my body,
grateful that mercy met me before my feet hit the floor.
And yet…
if I’m being honest with you, my heart did not wake up light.
It’s only Day 3 of this new year, and instead of feeling refreshed, I felt the pressure.
The demands.
That familiar tightness in my chest—like I’m already behind… already expected to have it together… already carrying responsibilities that didn’t magically disappear at midnight.
Even though the calendar says new year, it felt like 2025 tried to force its way into 2026, dragging unfinished pain, unresolved grief, unmet expectations, and emotional exhaustion with it.
And I need you to hear this clearly:
If you woke up today feeling heavy…
If you woke up anxious, discouraged, or low in spirit…
If you woke up feeling like you’re already failing a year that just started…
You are not alone. And you are not weak.
So many women are feeling this—but they aren’t saying it out loud.
They’re showing up smiling.
Posting strength.
Encouraging others.
Holding families together.
Staying productive.
All while silently carrying pain that hasn’t had space to breathe.
Some of us are still grieving losses from last year.
Some of us are emotionally tired from surviving seasons we never thought would last that long.
Some of us are waking up with fear about finances, health, relationships, or the unknown.
Some of us are trying to trust God… while feeling disappointed, confused, or worn down.
And this morning, God met me—not with pressure—but with truth.
“I am the Lord, and I do not change.”
Breaking Down the Scripture
Malachi 3:6 is not a warning.
It is a mercy statement.
God is saying:
“The reason you are still standing is not because you did everything right—
it’s because I stayed faithful.”
Before your motivation rises or falls…
Before your emotions settle or spiral…
Before your faith feels strong or fragile…
God is the same.
He did not change when your strength ran low.
He did not change when your prayers felt unanswered.
He did not change when your joy felt distant.
He did not change when last year drained you.
The same God who carried you through what almost broke you…
The same God who held you together when you were falling apart…
The same God who kept you when you didn’t even know how to pray…
He is still here.
And He is still holding you—today.
What This Means for You
For the woman of Becoming Her:
Your healing is not dependent on how fast you transform.
It is anchored in how faithful God remains while you are becoming.
For the woman of Encouraging Her Resilience:
Your recovery, your stability, your growth, and your future are not fragile—
because they are held by a God who does not waver.
This is why New Year, Same God matters.
Because while we feel unsteady, God has not moved.
Why This Matters on Day 3
By Day 3, many women quietly begin doubting themselves.
“I don’t feel different yet.”
“I hope I don’t mess this up.”
“What if I fall back?”
But today’s truth is this:
Your fresh start is not rooted in your ability to remain perfect.
It is rooted in God’s inability to change.
That’s stability.
That’s safety.
That’s grace.
You are not starting this year held together by willpower.
You are starting it held by God.
Reflection Questions (Be Honest With Yourself)
Where have I been afraid that God would change His mind about me?
What part of my life needs the security of knowing God is consistent?
How would I live differently this year if I truly trusted that God is steady—even when I am not?
Today’s Invitation
Stop measuring this year by how strong you feel.
Start anchoring this year in who God is.
If today all you can do is show up and breathe—
that is enough for Day 3.
Hope does not always arrive as a feeling.
Sometimes it arrives as a decision to stay, to breathe, to whisper,
“God, I’m still here.”
And that is faith.
Declaration (Say This Aloud)
God does not change.
His love for me is secure.
His faithfulness is steady.
I am not held by my past—
I am held by God.
This is my fresh start.
With love, truth, and grace,
Dashonia Marie
I woke up this morning grateful—
grateful that God allowed me to see another day,
grateful that breath is still in my body,
grateful that mercy met me before my feet hit the floor.
And yet…
if I’m being honest with you, my heart did not wake up light.
It’s only Day 3 of this new year, and instead of feeling refreshed, I felt the pressure.
The demands.
That familiar tightness in my chest—like I’m already behind… already expected to have it together… already carrying responsibilities that didn’t magically disappear at midnight.
Even though the calendar says new year, it felt like 2025 tried to force its way into 2026, dragging unfinished pain, unresolved grief, unmet expectations, and emotional exhaustion with it.
And I need you to hear this clearly:
If you woke up today feeling heavy…
If you woke up anxious, discouraged, or low in spirit…
If you woke up feeling like you’re already failing a year that just started…
You are not alone. And you are not weak.
So many women are feeling this—but they aren’t saying it out loud.
They’re showing up smiling.
Posting strength.
Encouraging others.
Holding families together.
Staying productive.
All while silently carrying pain that hasn’t had space to breathe.
Some of us are still grieving losses from last year.
Some of us are emotionally tired from surviving seasons we never thought would last that long.
Some of us are waking up with fear about finances, health, relationships, or the unknown.
Some of us are trying to trust God… while feeling disappointed, confused, or worn down.
And this morning, God met me—not with pressure—but with truth.
“I am the Lord, and I do not change.”
Breaking Down the Scripture
Malachi 3:6 is not a warning.
It is a mercy statement.
God is saying:
“The reason you are still standing is not because you did everything right—
it’s because I stayed faithful.”
Before your motivation rises or falls…
Before your emotions settle or spiral…
Before your faith feels strong or fragile…
God is the same.
He did not change when your strength ran low.
He did not change when your prayers felt unanswered.
He did not change when your joy felt distant.
He did not change when last year drained you.
The same God who carried you through what almost broke you…
The same God who held you together when you were falling apart…
The same God who kept you when you didn’t even know how to pray…
He is still here.
And He is still holding you—today.
What This Means for You
For the woman of Becoming Her:
Your healing is not dependent on how fast you transform.
It is anchored in how faithful God remains while you are becoming.
For the woman of Encouraging Her Resilience:
Your recovery, your stability, your growth, and your future are not fragile—
because they are held by a God who does not waver.
This is why New Year, Same God matters.
Because while we feel unsteady, God has not moved.
Why This Matters on Day 3
By Day 3, many women quietly begin doubting themselves.
“I don’t feel different yet.”
“I hope I don’t mess this up.”
“What if I fall back?”
But today’s truth is this:
Your fresh start is not rooted in your ability to remain perfect.
It is rooted in God’s inability to change.
That’s stability.
That’s safety.
That’s grace.
You are not starting this year held together by willpower.
You are starting it held by God.
Reflection Questions (Be Honest With Yourself)
Where have I been afraid that God would change His mind about me?
What part of my life needs the security of knowing God is consistent?
How would I live differently this year if I truly trusted that God is steady—even when I am not?
Today’s Invitation
Stop measuring this year by how strong you feel.
Start anchoring this year in who God is.
If today all you can do is show up and breathe—
that is enough for Day 3.
Hope does not always arrive as a feeling.
Sometimes it arrives as a decision to stay, to breathe, to whisper,
“God, I’m still here.”
And that is faith.
Declaration (Say This Aloud)
God does not change.
His love for me is secure.
His faithfulness is steady.
I am not held by my past—
I am held by God.
This is my fresh start.
With love, truth, and grace,
Dashonia Marie
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