✨ Gratitude, Growth & the Little Prayers ✨

 

Hellooo everyone 💃🏾💃🏾

It’s been a while since I posted — we’ve just come out of a very important period as a country, and I took some time to reflect, learn more about our history, and just be present in the moment. 🙏🏾

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Life lately… 🤯😅

Let’s get back heree! I knew I’d struggle with consistency but not this early 😂😂. But I know you guys are forgiving people, right? 😭

The past few weeks have been WILD. Not just busy — I mean emotionally wild. I’ve been sad, happy, angry, grateful — name it. And when I look back, I can’t believe all of that happened in just 2–3 weeks 😭😭.

Honestly, adulthood is not for the weak, mpba banange 😭😂! It should come with a manual 😤.

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In the middle of all this chaos… 🌸

Despite everything, I found peace in one thing — gratitude. I locked in and just thanked God for everything. The things I prayed for, and even the ones I didn’t think to ask for.

You know when you take a step back and realize how much God has done for you? From small things that bring you joy to the big answered prayers 🙌🏾.

I realized that sometimes we get so caught up chasing the next thing — the next goal, the next milestone — that we forget to look back and say “Thank You God, for how far You’ve brought me.”

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My healing story 🧡

This week wasn’t very eventful, but it was very emotional — in the best way. Even though things were a bit tough, I felt so happy and grounded. I think it was the Holy Spirit reminding me how far I’ve come, and how much healing has taken place in my life.

Let me explain a bit…

When I had just started high school, I was going through a lot internally. I tried to “therapy” myself by reading books and anything that could help me heal. If you knew me back then, you’d know what I mean. Eeeh banange, I was such a bitter kid mpba 😭😂.

But guess what? We praise the Lord for the new and transformed heart, just like the Bible says 💖🙏🏾.

At some point, I gave my life to Jesus. Did I understand what that meant at the time? No. I thought I was just trying to avoid going to Hell 😂 (which is also a great motive, not gonna lie).

But God had way more in store for me. That moment planted something deep. It was the beginning of emotional healing I didn’t even know I needed. 😭💗

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A prayer I thought was “too small” 🙈

So… here’s something that might sound dramatic to some people — but meant a lot to me.

I used to hear people say “I love my sister” or “I love my family,” and I’d be like… wait, how do you even feel that? 🤔 I didn’t get it.

I never told anyone because I was scared of being judged 😬. Then one day, this aunt asked me something related and I told her — and she encouraged me to pray about it.

I did.

And God answered, even that “small” prayer 😭. Now I can say I feel that love. I understand it. I receive it and give it. And it’s the softest, most beautiful thing 💞.

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For my fellow non-journalers ✍🏾😂

Let me put you on something if you struggle with journaling like I do 😭😭 — try this:

When catching up with your closest friends at the end of the day, ask:

• 3 things you’re grateful for 🙏🏾

• 3 hard things you experienced 💭

It’s simple but powerful. Helps you ground yourself in God, reflect, and stay humble through both the good and bad. 🌱

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A song for your soul 🎵✨

This Kinyarwanda gospel song has been blessing me lately. Please take a moment to listen — let it fill your heart like it did mine:

👉🏾 🎧 Papa wibyiza – Listen on Spotify

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Before you go… 💌

What’s one “small” thing that turned out to be a huge blessing in your life? Comment below — I really want to hear from you 🥺

Thank you for reading through this chaos of emotions and gratitude. I love you guys for real, for real 😂💃🏾. Until next time, keep thanking God — even for the things that feel small. He’s always working.

With love always,

Isimbi💕✨