Praise Through the Loop: God Is Not Finished Yet

Hello my amazing people,

I hope this month is treating you very well. Before you know it, we'll be shouting "Happy New Year!" and moving full force into 2025. Life truly moves at the speed of light, but it's our responsibility to prioritize rest and wellness, even amidst the hustle and bustle. I'm realizing this more and more as I get older.

Can I share something really vulnerable with you?

Keps' Story Time

This time of year makes me incredibly anxious—so anxious that it becomes paralyzing. I find myself questioning everything about my life, and the fact that my birthday falls just two weeks into January only amplifies these feelings. The combination of a new year and a new age so close together feels overwhelming. I often find myself overwhelmed with thoughts that I’ve had to take to God in prayer time and time again. (I think it's time I read 'Battlefield of the Mind' again; great book by the way.)

A few days ago, I decided to write down some of these thoughts, ripped the paper into tiny pieces, and flushed it down the toilet. It felt that serious! I honestly thought that once I did that, I would feel so much better. But nope! That was not the case. I think I felt a little relief for maybe four minutes before the thoughts came rushing back in like a tsunami. I was so irritated! To be honest, I was irritated by a lot of things, but I knew this wasn’t how I wanted to end the year. I needed encouragement fast. As someone who often encourages others, I realized that encouragers need love too, and I was in desperate need of it. However, I wasn’t sure where it would come from. I had prayed, read my Bible, watched a few sermons, and sung a few songs, but I still felt very anxious. I just didn’t feel like myself.

Well, God knows how to work behind the scenes. Let me say this quickly: do not put God in a box! Let Him reach you in the best way He knows how. I expected my mood to change by doing what I “thought” was needed, but God is limitless and can deliver us in various ways. I know I’m going on and on, so let me share how I was able to reconnect myself back to full dependency on God.

On Saturday morning, my daughter had a cheer competition, and I ended up driving while my husband was fast asleep in the passenger seat. I decided to use his phone to play some music. Please keep in mind that I don’t usually listen to my husband’s playlist because I have my own (duh! lol). However, that Saturday morning at 7:47 AM, I found myself sobbing like a baby behind the wheel. Every song from around 7:38 AM to 8:26 AM spoke directly to my soul. The lyrics resonated with my anxious thoughts, and the heaviness I feel almost every year, for the last five years, around this time was lighter. God, himself, was speaking directly to me. I was able to feel His presence in the car. I had to pull over and start writing. He was speaking to my fears, doubts, and disobedience in that moment. (Please note: I need to be intentional about what I feed my mind, heart, ears and eyes daily. The more I do my part, the more God can completely heal, restore and deliver.)

The encouragement I had been seeking so desperately came from a playlist. Keep in mind, I did not want to drive at all. I wanted to do what hubby ended up doing - sleep! In that very moment, I made the decision that praise would be the language I speak fluently. Praise will also be the ladder I climb as I fulfill my purpose and let go of control. I am praising God because I am completely aware of how much I truly need Him. I can’t do life without Him—NO CAP! As the young people would say! I feel so much better this week and genuinely believe that the transition from 2024 to 2025 will favor me.

Thank God for this beautiful experience. Now it's time for me to encourage you...

Keps' Pep Talk

As we close out this year, I want to share something that’s heavy on my heart—something I hope will encourage you as you reflect on all that’s happened this year.

Maybe this year threw you for a loop. Maybe it knocked you off balance or took you places you didn’t expect to go. Life has a way of surprising us with twists and turns, some we’d never choose on our own. But here’s the beautiful truth: if what you’ve been through has driven you into the arms of God, if it’s made you more dependent on Him, then that’s a reason to praise Him.

Let me remind you today: Praise is your way to the Promise. It’s not just something we do when everything’s going well—it’s a weapon, a lifeline, a declaration of trust. When we praise God, even in the midst of confusion or waiting, we shift our focus from what’s happening around us to who He is.

And who is He? He’s the Promise Keeper. He’s the one who gave you glimpses of what’s to come years ago—dreams, visions, desires planted deep in your heart. If you’ve felt like those promises are buried, hear me today: Change is coming. God’s timing is perfect, and what He showed you then? It’s about to come alive, and it will be more than you imagined.

The grace to move forward is already here. It’s covering you and carrying you, even when you don’t feel strong enough. One word from God’s mouth can shift everything. All it takes is one touch, one open door, one breakthrough, and your story will look completely different.

So, as we prepare to step into a new year, here’s what I want you to rest in: God will complete what He has started in you. Your story isn’t finished. Those loose ends that seem confusing? He’s tying them together. Those prayers that feel unanswered? He’s working behind the scenes. You may not see it yet, but something is happening. His promises for you and your loved ones will be established. No promise will be left incomplete. Is it good health? Marriage? Peace? Children? Finances? You are living proof that things can absolutely change.

Keep praising.

Keep trusting.

Keep depending on Him.

Let this next chapter be one where you walk into God’s promises with boldness, knowing He is worthy to be praised. The best is still unfolding, and what’s coming will be better than you imagined.

Your story—His story in you—is far from over.

Let’s praise our way forward!

Scripture Encouragement/Affirmation:

“Being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 1:6

I am confident that the good work God began in me will be carried to completion.

“I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth.” – Psalm 34:1

I choose to bless the Lord at all times, and His praise will continually be on my lips.

Reflection Prompt:

What has God brought you through this year that you can praise Him for?
What promises are you trusting God to fulfill in the new year?

Act On It:

Pray: God, thank You for always finishing what You start in me. As we step into the new year, I choose to trust Your plan and praise You for what’s ahead. I know that with one word from You, everything can shift. I stand confident in You, ready for all that’s coming. Amen.

End this year with pure gratitude, fortified praise, and unwavering faith.

God is not done with you yet!

So much love,

Keps