My Midyear Reflection: What God Has Taught Me So Far
Half the year has already passed.
Sometimes that thought feels exciting. Other times, it reminds me of the goals I haven't reached, the prayers that are still waiting for answers, and the seasons that have stretched me in ways I never expected.
But when I paused to reflect instead of rushing into the second half of the year, I realized something beautiful:
God has been working all along.
Not only in the victories—but especially in the quiet moments, the waiting, the healing, and the ordinary days.
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God Doesn't Waste Our Broken Seasons
If you've followed my journey, you know life hasn't always been easy.
I've experienced emotional battles, moments of questioning, difficult relationships, and seasons where I wondered if I would ever truly feel whole again.
There were days when I felt overwhelmed by my emotions and uncertain about my future.
Yet looking back, I can honestly say that God never left me.
Even when I couldn't feel His presence, He was gently carrying me.
Sometimes His greatest work wasn't changing my circumstances—it was changing my heart.
Healing Is Not a Straight Line
One lesson God continues to teach me is that healing rarely happens overnight.
There are good days.
There are difficult days.
There are moments when I feel strong, and moments when old wounds try to resurface.
But healing with Christ isn't about becoming perfect.
It's about learning to return to Him again and again.
Every prayer, every Bible verse, every act of surrender becomes another stitch in the beautiful work He is creating within us.
God Can Use Our Creativity for His Glory
This year, I've found so much joy in creating.
Whether I'm crocheting by hand, writing blog posts, building websites for clients, sharing beauty and self-care, or encouraging fellow moms and content creators, I've realized something:
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Creativity is a gift from God.
It isn't "just a hobby."
It can become ministry.
It can encourage someone.
It can provide for a family.
It can remind people that beauty still exists in a broken world.
Every handmade piece and every article I publish reminds me that God delights in creating—and He invites us to create alongside Him.
Motherhood Is Refining Me
Being a mom has taught me patience I didn't know I needed.
It has shown me how deeply God loves His children.
Some days are exhausting.
Some days are messy.
Some days I wonder if I'm doing enough.
Yet every hug, every bedtime prayer, every shared laugh reminds me that motherhood isn't about perfection.
It's about faithfulness.
God entrusted these little lives to me, and I pray every day that they see Christ through the way I love them.
Waiting Doesn't Mean God Has Forgotten You
One of the hardest lessons this year has been learning to wait.
Waiting for doors to open.
Waiting for dreams to unfold.
Waiting for financial breakthroughs.
Waiting for clarity.
Waiting for peace.
Our culture celebrates instant results.
God often develops patient hearts.
I've learned that waiting is not wasted time.
It's preparation.
Sometimes God delays the blessing because He's still preparing us to receive it.
Peace Is Worth Protecting
As I've grown older, I've realized I don't need to attend every argument, prove every point, or carry burdens that God never asked me to carry.
Peace has become one of the greatest treasures in my life.
I've become more intentional about protecting my heart, choosing healthy boundaries, and surrounding myself with things that bring me closer to Christ.
Not everything deserves my energy.
Not every opinion deserves my response.
Sometimes the holiest thing we can do is simply walk away and trust God.
God Provides in Unexpected Ways
Looking back over these months, I can see God's fingerprints everywhere.
Through unexpected opportunities.
Through kind people.
Through answered prayers.
Through closed doors that eventually protected me.
Through quiet mornings with coffee, prayer, and His Word.
His provision isn't always flashy.
Sometimes it's simply having enough strength for today.
And that is more than enough.
Looking Ahead
As the second half of the year begins, I don't want to chase success more than I chase Jesus.
I still have dreams.
I still have goals.
I still want to grow my businesses, continue creating content, support my family, and inspire women to live intentionally.
But above all, I want to remain faithful.
If this year has taught me anything, it's this:
God isn't asking me to have everything figured out.
He's simply asking me to trust Him with the next step.
And that's exactly what I plan to do.
A Prayer for the Rest of the Year
Lord,
Thank You for carrying me through every season this year.
Thank You for Your grace when I failed, Your comfort when I cried, and Your faithfulness when I couldn't see what You were doing.
Help me continue walking closely with You.
Teach me to trust You more than my fears.
Give me wisdom as a mother, strength as a woman, creativity in my work, and peace in my heart.
May everything I create point others back to You.
No matter what the rest of this year holds, remind me that You are already there.
Amen.
"The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you." — Deuteronomy 31:8
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