We don’t always recognize the full value of a gift at the moment we receive it. Often, what feels ordinary at first reveals itself over time to be far better than we expected. In Ephesians 3, Paul reminds believers that the issue isn’t access to God’s work—it’s our capacity to recognize it. God may be doing more in you than you currently have the depth to see.

As the year ends, reflection matters—but how we reflect matters just as much. While honesty and responsibility are necessary, harsh self-criticism often leads to paralysis, not growth. Scripture reminds us that God is still at work, faithfully bringing to completion what He began in us. As this year closes, be kind to yourself and allow God the space to continue shaping what comes next.