I love me a good journal prompt sesh! I mean...this entire blog is built on prompts and self-reflection, so that's a given. So when I saw this post from Naomi @naomiingrace, I had to reflect on these questions.

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1. How has God been with you through 2025?
The year started quite painful for me. I lost my dog Luna while she passed so helplessly in my arms. I grieved quietly. I didn’t know how much you can feel for a pet, and that loss took a lot out of me during the first half of 2025. Even in that, God stayed close. There have been so many moments of deep sadness followed by bursts of laughter when I think about her. Having someone around me who also knew her well and could remind me of her little quirks has been so good for my soul. If I were to describe in one word how God has been with me through 2025, it would be gentle.

2. What lessons have you been grateful for?
1. I’ve been a listening ear for a few throughout this and last year, but I have fallen short at times. I'm still learning the balance in knowing when to simply listen and when to encourage others toward a different way of thinking.
‍2. I’m learning to extend grace where I can and to step back when grace or connection (i.e. intimacy and honesty) is no longer available.
‍3. I’ve also been learning not to carry guilt that doesn’t belong to me - this is an ongoing one throughout my life. I'm grateful for all of these lessons.

3. How did God show you His love and faithfulness this year?
Through peace in the middle of grief. Through moments of joy returning naturally. Through His patience as I learned and slowly stepped forward again.

4. What were some of your favourite moments with Him?
Some of my favourite moments came through creating with friends. Praying together before filming projects. Worship sessions before creating. My solo staycation in July was also very special, the worship, the time in nature, the self-care, and the way God led me to teachings and Scripture that were deeply relevant at that time (and were relevant for the rest of the year, now that I think about it).

5. What are you grateful for in yourself and others?
That I let my he[art] be seen again. Being featured in art exhibitions, and making my blog public after sitting on it for over two years are some moments I'm grateful for. I’m also grateful for people who showed up with patience and sincerity.

6. Where did you see yourself blossom in His will? Where did you see yourself diminish?
I saw myself blossom as I shared creatively again from a personal standpoint. I saw myself diminish when I tried to carry emotional weight that wasn’t mine to carry. God has been teaching me the difference between presence and pressure.

7. How do you want to grow in 2026?
I want to continue learning how to show up well for myself and others in all aspects, especially in health and wellness. I also want to continue working on healing my mind and memory.

8. How do you want your relationship with God to grow in 2026?
I want more time alone with God and in the Word. More space for Him to guide without distraction or hesitation on my part.

9. What will you commit to, to grow His kingdom in 2026?
I hope to do what I can wherever God calls me. I’m committing to continuing to create, share stories, and support others who are true collaborators at heart, trusting God to grow good fruit in us through it. Our role is planting and watering through presence, service, and faithfulness. God handles the growth.

10. What are your prayers for 2026, that you would like to be a testimony for by 2027?
There is a deeper battle I'm hoping to break free from by this year, but I will speak on this when the time is right. A testimony is definitely brewing!