After everything I’ve endured in my life so far, 2024 served as the foundation God needed to lay before revealing what favor truly looks like in 2025.

This past year, I was basically forced to move from Charlotte to Dallas. It wasn’t just a change of scenery; it was a necessary shift. Dallas has become the place where I began building a new foundation for myself, spiritually, mentally, and practically. Leaving familiarity behind forced me to rely less on what I knew and more on who I trust God to be in my life. That, in itself, was favor.

For the first time in a while, I had to slow down certain things I loved. My brand, Applesauce and Crackers, took a back seat as I focused on getting my life aligned and stable in this new chapter. But pausing does not mean abandoning my baby. What I’ve learned is that God sometimes asks you to protect what you’ve built by stepping away long enough to strengthen the builder. In 2026, Applesauce and Crackers will move forward again. Wiser, stronger, and more intentional than ever.

Throughout this year, God has shown me favor through my ability to adapt. New environments, new energy, new rhythms, all of it required flexibility and humility. And in those moments of adjustment, I found myself surrounded by a support system that reminded me I’m never doing life alone. Friends who show up. Family who believes in me. Conversations that restore hope. That kind of alignment isn’t accidental. it’s favor.

As I reflect, I’m not just excited about what’s coming. I’m excited about who I’m becoming. A man with more patience. More clarity. More faith. A man who understands that God’s favor isn’t just about doors opening, but about being prepared when they do.

2025 wasn’t about proving anything. It was about walking confidently in what God has already promised. If 2024 was the setup, then 2025 is the year God exemplifies His favor in my life all without apology.