2025 was the year where God found me. The year that I grew, the year that He – through divine persuasion built my faith, showed me the truth and made Biblical promises come alive in my own journey.

By no means am I anywhere near perfect, but it’s not about my performance. It never has been.

I learned, I cried, I struggled, and the majority of the time I tried to do things my own way only to realize each time, with a deep sigh, that God’s way is always better.

When I began the year I was drowning in condemnation, self doubt, fear, guilt, anxiety… the list goes on. Many tried to help but irrational fears and beliefs are hard suckers to overcome. So one day I prayed for God to bring the right therapist into my life, and He did.

He brought Himself.

It has been a chaotic, gut wrenching, heart breaking, painful year; I am blessed. Not because of the pain, the tears or the fear, but because each time I fell down He picked me up, dusted me off and placed me back on my feet. He gave me blessings, friends, horses, opportunities, strength, peace, joy, love, comfort, and I am almost certain He also sent an angel.

He worked all things together for good and in the process revealed who He is to me on a level of intimacy that I didn’t even realize was possible.

He was patient when I was stubborn, merciful when I was doubtful, understanding when I was avoidant, gentle when I was scared, persistent when I was uncertain, forgiving when I fell short and He was gracious when I was undeserving.

Here are some of my favorite quotes from Him this year:

“My heart sings when you are near, for you are mine.”

“I made it snow because I love you.”

“Breathe…I am with you.”

“I love you.”

As 2025 ends it doesn’t feel like the close of anything, but almost as if I have just read the introduction to a book. My healing has just begun and I have a long way to go, but I’m not alone. I never have been and I never will be.

Happy Continued Chapter (and Happy New Year)