Grace, Grit, and God’s Goodness: A Reflection on Excellence in Motion

Transparent moment here. This week, I received feedback on two major assignments—one from each of the graduate-level nursing courses I’m currently enrolled in. Both were submitted within days of each other, both required deep research and strategic thinking, and both came back with Distinguished rankings and A+ grades.

I took a moment to pause, breathe, and let it all sink in.

This wasn’t just academic success. This was a moment of divine alignment.

As a full-time mother, business owner, caregiver, nurse executive, and graduate student, every day comes with a list of competing priorities. Submitting these assignments meant late nights, early mornings, prayer breaks, and intentional focus. But even in the push, I felt grace surrounding me.

Because God is so good.

These A+ results are not just a reflection of academic performance. They are a testament to:

• The grit that shows up when I’m tired but committed,

• The faith that sustains me when I don’t know how it’ll all come together,

• And the purpose that fuels every decision I make.

I’m reminded that excellence is not a destination—it’s a way of life. It’s how we honor the gifts we’ve been given. It’s how we show up, even when no one’s watching. And it’s how we plant seeds for the kind of legacy that outlives us.

So today, I celebrate:

🌿 The grace to keep going

🌿 The grit to do it well

🌿 And the God who makes all things possible

If you’ve been working toward a goal—academically, personally, or professionally—I encourage you to reflect on your own moments of alignment. Where have you seen grace show up in your grind? Where has excellence been your quiet companion?

Feel free to share your own wins in the comments or simply hold space for your own gratitude today. ✨

With love and purpose,

Precious Dear, RN

CEO & Founder, Precious Holistic Touch

Holistic Nurse | Graduate Student | Leader in Purpose