2024: A Year of New Beginnings

2024 has felt like a year of “If you blink, you’ll miss it.”

So many people I’ve spoken to have agreed that this year has flown by. Now can that be said about every year? Maybe. But there’s something about this year that has felt expedited. I also can’t remember a year when I’ve said this and I can remember the beginning of it so clearly. Typically I can’t remember most of it, but this time around it’s different.

2024 has been a year of new experiences. I am honestly so grateful for how God has blessed me, even overwhelmed me at times, with new things. And because I know He has given me these gifts, because that’s His nature as my Father, I wouldn’t have it any other way.

This year, I’ve had a new living situation, traveled to new countries, previewed new albums, made new friends, developed new interests, created new rhythms, launched a new podcast, had friends reach new statuses (2024 was for the couples fr), witnessed the blessing of new unions, joined a new church and discipleship program, and reached new heights in my walk with God. Most importantly, I feel like there’s was a new, deeper level of love unlocked in my relationship with God which has given me a new perspective of who I am and what He desires of me.

Settling into the newness of where God is taking me has been an adventure and it’s also been the best reminder of God’s intentionality. While I’ve had many questions, He’s given me so much reassurance one on one and through my relationships with others. He’s shown me that even though I may not have all the clarity that (I think) I “need”, I can still trust Him and the perfect plan He has for my life. And He can also trust me. I am so glad that He really never leaves me, never lets me go, even when I’m in a place where I may want to give up.

One thing that has been ringing in my head throughout the last quarter is the word: remember. It can be so easy for me to forget different things that have happened throughout the year, but as I said before this year has been different. One of the harder things for me to wrestle with this year is that when I don’t remember what God has done for me, I miss out on being grateful for those things. He is not just doing the big things and answering the big prayers, He is always working. I remember telling my friend one day, I felt like one of my aunties because I kept saying “Thank you, Jesus” throughout the day. And while I was saying this to my friend jokingly, in all seriousness, there is so much to be grateful for. This practice has really helped me to keep a posture of gratitude and really does give me so much joy.

As 2024 ends and 2025 begins, I pray that thanksgiving and testimonies remain on your lips. I pray that you take time to pause often and remember. I pray that God continues what He has started, and that you will continue to put your hope in Christ Jesus.

What are you grateful for this year? hat are you looking forward to in the new year? Comment below!

Much love always,

Kumam 🤍