This year has been one of the most transformative seasons of my entrepreneurial journey. As I sit down to reflect, I can’t help but feel an overwhelming sense of gratitude—for the challenges, the victories, the lessons, and most importantly, for God’s unwavering presence through it all.

Being a faith-driven entrepreneur is not just about running a business; it’s about walking a journey of purpose, trust, and resilience, guided by something far greater than myself. Today, I want to share my story and publicly give thanks to God for seeing me through 2024.

The Challenges That Tested My Faith

Entrepreneurship is often glorified, but those of us walking this path know it’s not always glamorous. This year, I faced moments where I felt like everything was falling apart:

• Team Members Leaving: There were times when I couldn’t compensate my team because the runway had run out. People who believed in the vision had to leave, and it broke me.
• Financial Struggles: Personally, I hit a low. My funds were depleting, and I felt paralyzed. I started applying for jobs while trying to hold my company together.
• Self-Doubt and Fear: These were my constant companions—whispering that I was failing, that I wasn’t enough, and that the dream I was building wasn’t going to work.

In those moments, it felt like I was at the edge of giving up. But here’s where God’s grace and my faith came alive.

Choosing Faith Over Fear

In the darkest moments, I was reminded of 2 Corinthians 5:7:

“For we walk by faith, not by sight.”

Faith reminded me that my journey was not just about profits or external validation but about the mission God placed in my heart. I learned to lean into my faith and surrender the outcome. When I had no answers, I prayed. When I doubted, I remembered that God doesn’t call the perfect—He equips the called.

God’s Hand in My Comeback

This year was not just about losses; it was about breakthroughs. When I felt like I had exhausted all my options:

• God brought people into my path. A developer joined my team on faith alone, agreeing to work without pay for three months. That single act reignited hope.
• New Ideas Were Born: In moments of stillness and prayer, I found clarity. I re-strategized, pivoted, and planned for a stronger 2025.
• Doors Opened: Opportunities I didn’t see coming began to flow. God reminded me He was working behind the scenes, even when I couldn’t see it.

Each small win felt like a whisper from heaven: “I am with you.”

Lessons From Walking With God in 2024

1. Surrender Doesn’t Mean Giving Up: It means trusting God’s timing and His plan, even when mine seems to fail.
2. Faith Requires Action: Praying wasn’t enough—I had to keep showing up, working hard, and making moves. Faith without works is dead (James 2:17).
3. God Shows Up in People: From friends who gave me referrals to team members who believed in me, I saw God’s provision through the kindness and support of others.
4. Gratitude Changes Everything: Even in the toughest seasons, there is always something to thank God for. Gratitude shifts your focus from what’s missing to what’s possible.

A Heart Full of Thanksgiving

Looking back, I don’t see a journey of failure—I see a journey of growth, grace, and God’s faithfulness. Every obstacle taught me something new, and every breakthrough reminded me that I’m not walking this road alone.

To fellow faith-driven entrepreneurs: Your dream is valid, your vision is worthy, and your faith will see you through. Keep trusting, keep building, and know that God is always ahead of you, making a way.

A Prayer for 2025

As I close this chapter and prepare for a new year, I pray:

• For clarity of vision.
• For strength to persevere.
• For God’s favor and provision over every step of this entrepreneurial journey.

“Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and He will establish your plans.” — Proverbs 16:3

To God Be the Glory

This year belongs to God. Every step, every fall, every comeback—I give it all back to Him. If you’re reading this and you’ve had a year filled with challenges, I hope my story reminds you to hold on to hope and faith.

Because with God, no season is wasted.

Here’s to 2025—walking boldly in faith, purpose, and gratitude.

– MJ Nyota