There are songs that can only be written in private prayer. That doesn’t mean they are only for private listening, but solo songwriting leaves space for deep reflection, unique ideas, and spiritual expression that can’t always surface in a group. There is deep value in the songs that emerge from personally seeking God and creating in solitude.

When you write songs, there is a constant pressure to please people. But I’ve found that the greatest freedom comes when songwriting becomes a prayer-filled conversation. Eventually, God puts his hand on a song and gives me the peace to share it with others, but until then, my creativity is simply communion with the Holy Spirit.