When January Feels Heavy

“Reflection isn’t about reliving failures—it’s about recognizing where God was faithful.”

As the calendar flips from December to January, the girls talk honestly about something many of us feel but don’t always say out loud: the January blues. The holidays are over, the lights are down, the weather is gray, and suddenly the excitement is gone. Carol, Kelly, and Tricia unpack why this season can feel heavy—even when you love Jesus—and why that doesn’t mean you’re doing faith “wrong.”

This conversation is full of practical wisdom and grace: reflecting instead of replaying failures, setting intentions instead of resolutions, learning when to say no, and finding joy right where you are. It’s a reminder that God is just as present in the quiet, darker seasons as He is in the celebratory ones—and that sometimes the most meaningful growth happens there.

REMEMBER

• Reflection builds faith, not shame. Looking back with gratitude helps us see what God has already done instead of only focusing on what went wrong.
• Habits matter more than hype. Small, faithful choices shape who we’re becoming far more than big January goals ever will.
• The quiet seasons aren’t wasted. God often speaks most clearly when life slows down, the calendar clears, and we stop running.

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