I am still learning to love

Do not reserve intimacy for just your lover's body

The love I am yet to meet

And there was no one to catch me

Remember the promise.

That is what we have journeyed together on these past 4 weeks: we contemplated God answering our prayers, hearing our cries, pondered on how we view 2025 despite its disappointments, weighed our willingness to have our faith tested and considered how our praise is a weapon.

How can your praise be a weapon

When you reserve it for times of peace?

You desire the fruits of testing but are unwilling to be tested

Though she took from me, she gave me a lot to handle

Happy New Year,

A gentle reminder as we enter 2026.

You can read this piece here: https://amaraiyke.substack.com/p/when-i-pray-when-i-cry

This piece serves as an encouragement to myself or anyone who has been wrestling with faith.

Background Music - Story of a Sunflower by Sascha Ende