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00:00:00 --> 00:00:10 No spoiler alert is needed to tell you that no one is perfect, but that doesn't mean we can't take time out to celebrate the small wins.

00:00:10 --> 00:00:11 Tune in for more.

00:00:11 --> 00:00:24 Hello and welcome to MoMo634, the daily podcast chock-full of faith-filled inspiration and motivation.

00:00:24 --> 00:00:29 MoMo634 Motivational Moments just for today.

00:00:47 --> 00:00:52 So, in yesterday's episode, I mentioned I was grappling with a big decision.

00:00:52 --> 00:01:04 Having prayed about it numerous times, talked to my family about it, focused on some Bible verses, and of course, I consulted with all of you, I made my decision.

00:01:05 --> 00:01:14 I started some work on the preliminary project and so far have avoided most of my particular pitfalls.

00:01:14 --> 00:01:20 And I only invoked Irritated Llama in earnest a couple of times.

00:01:22 --> 00:01:32 When my two youngest were in foster care prior to our adoption of them, we traveled to their home state to spend some time with them.

00:01:32 --> 00:01:38 As they were not infants, there was definitely a period of adjustment.

00:01:38 --> 00:01:50 We learned to celebrate very small wins and we would release our battle cry of success with both arms raised in victory and fists pumped.

00:01:51 --> 00:01:58 And of course it was fleeting and the next set of issues came, which is how life is.

00:01:58 --> 00:02:06 As we often discuss in our time here together, Satan is out and about trying to trip us up.

00:02:06 --> 00:02:20 So though I had a good day and I was very aware of the places it could all go sideways, I am pumping my fists a little bit and yelling my own success battle cry in my head.

00:02:22 --> 00:02:36 Not only am I proceeding with caution in keeping my eyes peeled for Satan's shenanigans, I am celebrating another success also, better self-talk.

00:02:36 --> 00:02:43 Normally, I either shy away from compliments or disbelieve them and outright reject them.

00:02:43 --> 00:02:50 But the folks that approached me with the project said they needed an expert and repeatedly told me they meant me.

00:02:50 --> 00:02:51 And I believed it.

00:02:52 --> 00:03:09 I tried listening to myself on team calls over the past year or so when I have been the subject matter expert, and I've allowed myself increasingly to believe those words and let them sink in.

00:03:09 --> 00:03:19 My husband overheard my latest calls and concurred that I really am the expert in this case, and instead of demurring, I thanked him.

00:03:20 --> 00:03:34 I knew he'd be surprised, so I told him I'm trying to be more and more honest with myself, not just about the things that I don't like and want to change, but about celebrating the wins too.

00:03:34 --> 00:03:47 Joshua 1.8 says, This book of the law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it.

00:03:47 --> 00:03:50 For then you will make your way prosperous.

00:03:50 --> 00:03:54 and then you will have good success.

00:03:54 --> 00:03:58 In this decision, I did petition God.

00:03:58 --> 00:04:09 I sought his word and tried to let the lamp of his word light my path, like Psalm 119 105 says.

00:04:09 --> 00:04:19 I'm not naive enough to think Satan won't try to trip me up, but if I diligently continue this formula of praying and relying on the word,

00:04:19 --> 00:04:30 While watching my steps, then rinse, lather, and repeat in between human failures, it should give me some reprieves.

00:04:30 --> 00:04:35 I'm truly trying to do as James 4-7 enjoins.

00:04:35 --> 00:04:37 Submit yourselves, therefore, to God.

00:04:37 --> 00:04:40 Resist the devil and he will flee from you.

00:04:42 --> 00:04:51 Our meme for today says, carry snapshots in your heart of the small victories to savor when the difficult days come.

00:04:51 --> 00:04:55 What small victories are you celebrating today?

00:04:55 --> 00:04:57 Chime in under the comments.

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