Some days I wake up and feel peace in my body. Other days, old thoughts creep in—and I wonder if I’ve made any progress at all.
But what I’ve learned is this: freedom isn’t a finish line. It’s a daily decision.
This week, Jess invites us to recognize the patterns of thought that try to pull us back into shame—and to make daily, intentional choices to step forward in truth instead.
There was a morning not long ago when I caught myself standing in front of the mirror, critiquing what I saw. It was subtle—habitual, even. But I stopped. I looked at myself and whispered, “You are not a problem to be fixed. You are a woman loved by God.”
That small moment was a victory.
And those small victories matter.
“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” – Romans 12:2
We are being transformed—not all at once, but over time. And every day, we get to participate in that transformation by choosing grace, choosing truth, and choosing to see our bodies as part of God’s good work in us.
Freedom isn’t about pretending the hard thoughts never come. It’s about deciding, again and again, that shame doesn’t get to stay.
This week, don’t wait for a perfect body image day to believe the truth. Speak it anyway. Live it anyway. Love your body as it is, not just when it meets a standard.
You don’t have to feel free to walk free.
Reflect:
What thoughts do you need to take captive this week?
What truth do you need to remind yourself of—daily?
What small step can you take to honor your body today?
You were made for more than one-time victories.
You were made to walk in daily, lived-out, grace-fueled freedom.