And It Was Good…

by | Jul 5, 2025 | Reflections

Have you realized that even God the Creator created a space for self-reflection? As He sculpted the universe, He took a moment each day to pause and reflect on His work.

And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. God saw that the light was good, and he separated the light from the darkness. God called the light “day,” and the darkness he called “night.” And there was evening, and there was morning—the first day. (Genesis 1:3-5)

This divine practice invites us to consider how we, too, might benefit from weaving reflection into the fabric of our everyday lives.

Creating Your Ritual of Reflection

Imagine taking just a few minutes at the end of each day to think: What did I achieve today? What did I learn or gain? How was my day? This simple habit can ground us amidst life’s whirlwind, helping us truly appreciate our progress and the small victories that each day brings.

Does Your Day Resonate with Your Purpose?

As you reflect, ask yourself if your day aligned with your deeper calling. Did your actions echo God’s calling in your life? Contemplation of this sort can illuminate whether you’re moving in harmony with your life’s purpose, ensuring that each moment counts.

Making Each Day Matter

No two days are alike; some may feel simply “good,” while others may stand out as “very good.” The essence of this ritual is in recognizing how you’ve enriched your day. Have you made the best of it, no matter the challenges? This conscious acknowledgment can turn any day into a valuable experience.

Becoming a Better Steward

By adopting the habit of reflection, we’re not just assessing our day; we’re honing our ability to manage our time and efforts with wisdom. This practice sharpens our self-awareness, helping us navigate life more effectively and grow into better stewards of our own journey.

Ultimately, following this example of divine reflection allows us to cherish and improve each day, guiding us toward becoming the best versions of ourselves. So let’s take a page from creation’s book and end each day with that question: Was it good? Make it count, because time is our most precious and most undervalued gift.


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Fanny Basta

Written By Fanny Basta

Fanny Basta is a Christian writer and speaker who met Jesus more than 40 years ago. She spent 30 years as a missionary planting churches in Western Europe, teaches the Perspectives course in churches across the USA, and is the author of The One Who Breaks Through. She directs 7,000 Knees. Married for 40 years, she is a mother of three and a grandmother.

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