When Obedience Comes Before Clarity

Here we are.

A new year. New beginnings. Fresh starts. All the things we say this time of year.

If I’m being honest… I’m okay with watching 2025 go.

It was full of adventure and movement: so much travel, so many moments I’ll always hold close. But it was also the year I lost my Papa. And that kind of loss changes you. I’m still holding questions. Still wrestling with the why. Still learning how to carry grief without letting it harden my heart.

So yes, I’m stepping into 2026 hopeful, but also tender.

Hoping this year is a little gentler on my soul.

When I started Word & Worship Co., I didn’t have a master plan. I didn’t know exactly what it would become or where it would lead. And honestly? I still don’t fully know.

This space was born out of obedience more than clarity. A quiet yes before I had the details. A step forward without the full picture.

And that’s been uncomfortable at times.

But it’s also been beautiful.

This journey has reminded me that God doesn’t always reveal the destination before asking us to walk. Sometimes He just asks us to stay faithful in the in-between, to keep showing up, keep creating, keep worshiping, even when we don’t have all the answers.

As I pray for clarity and direction this year, I’m also choosing gratitude. Gratitude for every person who’s been part of this story so far. Every message. Every prayer. Every word of encouragement. Every quiet supporter who’s been along for the ride, even when things felt unsure or unfinished.

If you’re walking into this new year feeling hopeful but also tired, excited but still healing, confident yet full of questions: just know you’re not alone.

You don’t have to have everything figured out to move forward.

You just have to stay willing.

Here’s to a new year: not pretending the past didn’t hurt, but believing God is still good.

Here’s to trusting Him with what’s ahead, even when the path isn’t fully lit yet. And here’s to continuing this journey together, one faithful step at a time. 🤍