I love writing. I have been writing for as long as I can remember. When it comes to filming and editing, this is my first video I have created. I had to learn a lot of techniques when it came to shooting this and editing on Final Cut Pro. Completely honest here, at certain points it was overwhelming. Overall, I am very proud of how it turned out. I wanted to convey a relaxing and thought-provoking message as well as the environment of the video. I chose soft, calm music to play in the background to encourage us to remember that regardless of what we are dealing with in life, at the end of the day God's got this.

"Finding Strength" is a poem I wrote based on my own personal walk with the Lord. There have been many moments where I have found myself wondering "where is God throughout all of this?" As I have grown in my faith, I have realized that God is always present. Despite our current situation, He is always near.

My film relates to the Spiritual Battle because the enemy is always prowling at us, encouraging us to listen to outside thoughts, and steering us away from our calling.

By putting on the armor of God, we are ready for any battle.
Jeremiah 29:11 tells us “for I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."

I will not fear for You are near.

I captured all the shots of this film and edited it. Certain clips also show my boyfriend, Stefan.

We may not always understand what God is doing
Through every trial, through every tribulation,
He is always moving

I put on the armor of God,
I have no fear, for He is near.

Throughout my life, I have endured many hardships
Moments of darkness
Left me wondering “when will this all end?”
“IT'S NOT SUPPOSED TO BE LIKE THIS?”
“WHY DO I FEEL SO ALONE?”

I hold onto the shield of faith
I will not doubt, God will keep His promises

Excerpts written in my notebook from two years ago
Written are the words “I want to end it all”
“I would never hurt myself but the idea of it sure does seem great”

I put on the belt of truth,
I will not listen to any outside thoughts

Looking back to where I was then and where I am now

I hold onto the sword of the spirit,

I am healing
I am moving forward

I put on the armor of God
In Him, the weak are made strong.


Jeremiah 29:11 tells us “for I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."

I will not fear for You are near.