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Have you ever felt stretched so thin that you were not sure you could keep going, yet somehow you did and emerged stronger on the other side?

That has been much of my experience in the first half of 2026.

The past six months have stretched me spiritually, emotionally, academically, professionally, and personally. There have been moments of exhaustion, uncertainty, and overwhelming responsibility. Yet, alongside the stretching, there has been growth, breakthrough, grace, and a deeper awareness of God’s faithfulness.

If I had to summarize this season in one phrase, it would be stretched and strengthened.

A Spiritual Reset

The year began with 21 days of prayer and fasting. It had been years since I had fasted for even a single day, so returning to that discipline was humbling, intense, and transformative.

Those 21 days became a reset for my soul. They created space for surrender, renewed focus, and a deeper awareness of God’s presence.

That momentum continued through daily spiritual disciplines. My 4:30 a.m. prayer times became meaningful anchors before the world became noisy. Listening to the Chronological Audio Bible deepened my engagement with Scripture, while daily journaling gave me space to reflect, process, and notice what God was doing in my life.

Sometimes, we are so focused on surviving a season that we fail to notice how much we are becoming.

God’s Provision in the Details

One of the most beautiful themes of the first half of 2026 has been God’s miraculous provision.

I was gifted an Apple watch, something I genuinely desired. I also received a custom-made dress designed exactly in a style I wanted.

And then there are my earrings.

I love earrings, and this year, different people have gifted me almost ten pairs of earrings.

These gifts may seem like small things, but to me, they have been deeply meaningful reminders that God cares about the details.

The Apple Watch, the dress, and the earrings have reminded me that provision can come through unexpected people, unexpected timing, and unexpected generosity.

Sometimes, a miracle is not dramatic.

Sometimes, it looks like receiving the exact thing you had hoped for.

Sometimes, it looks like someone remembering what you love.

And sometimes, all you can do is smile and say, “Only God.”

Growth, Movement, and New Horizons

The first half of the year has also been a season of movement and new experiences.

I participated in the Limuru Mission, travelled to Molo, met incredible people, continued writing weekly blog posts, and stepped into experiences that expanded my understanding of purpose and service.

Writing has become an increasingly important part of my journey. Through my blogs, I have found a way to process my experiences, share what I am learning, and explore the intersection of faith, psychology, leadership, grief, and personal transformation.

Learning to Live Fearlessly

The Fearless Leadership and Discipleship Bootcamp has also been a defining part of this season.

It has challenged me to examine my faith, leadership, values, relationships, and the person I am becoming. It has demanded courage, consistency, vulnerability, and a willingness to keep showing up.

I am learning that courage is not the absence of fear. It is choosing to move forward despite it.

Sometimes, the only way to discover what you are capable of is to say yes before you feel completely ready.

Professional and Personal Growth

This season has also marked important professional and academic milestones.

I completed Clinical Practicum I, a significant step in my journey toward becoming a Clinical Psychologist. The experience deepened my understanding of psychological practice and reminded me that behind every diagnosis is a human being with a story, a history, and a longing to be understood.

I have also continued balancing academic work, clinical training, writing, ministry, leadership development, and personal growth.

It has not always been easy.

But progress does not always look like dramatic leaps. Sometimes, progress is simply completing the assignment, attending the class, showing up for practicum, writing the blog, journaling before bed, and waking up to begin again.

Remembering, Returning, and Giving Thanks

March also marked the sixth anniversary of my mother’s passing.

Grief continues to evolve. There are seasons when remembrance carries more sorrow, and others when it carries more gratitude. I continue to reflect on my mother’s legacy and the ways her life continues to shape mine.

During this season, I also found my way back to attending physical church. Returning to a faith community has been refreshing and grounding, and I look forward to continuing to serve and give back.

I remain deeply grateful for my family, friends, mentors, colleagues, classmates, and communities that have supported me. No season of growth happens alone.

Stretched, but Not Abandoned

When I look back at the first half of 2026, I see a season of saying yes.

Yes to prayer.

Yes to discipline.

Yes to learning.

Yes to clinical training.

Yes to leadership.

Yes to writing.

Yes to ministry.

Yes to new relationships.

Yes to receiving.

Yes to growth.

Some of those yeses have been exciting. Others have been difficult. Some have stretched me beyond what I thought I could manage.

But grace has met me in every place.

I have been stretched.

I have been challenged.

I have been tired.

But I have also been sustained, strengthened, and provided for.

The first half of 2026 has taught me that sometimes the season that feels like it is breaking you is actually building you.

As I look toward the second half of the year, I do so with expectation as there is still much ahead, including, a mission to Uganda, and more opportunities to serve, learn, write, grow, and give.

But before I rush toward what is next, I want to pause and acknowledge what God has already done.

Sometimes, we become so focused on praying for the next breakthrough that we forget to thank God for the ones we are already living in.

So, here is my testimony from the first half of 2026:

I was stretched, but I was not abandoned.

I was challenged, but I was not alone.

I was tired, but I was sustained.

I was asked to grow, and by God’s grace, I did.

Stretched and strengthened.

And for all of it, I am deeply grateful.

Your Turn

How has the first half of 2026 been for you?

Has it stretched you, strengthened you, surprised you, or brought unexpected breakthroughs?

Have you experienced God’s provision in a way that reminded you that He cares about the details?

I would love to hear your reflections.