Gospel musician Joyce Okwaro is reframing what many artists call a “season of waiting” into something far more deliberate: an act of worship, obedience and spiritual discipline.
Her latest music is not presented as a collection of songs born from inspiration alone, but as the documented outcome of a personal spiritual process.
At the heart of that process is a scripture she holds closely, Habakkuk 2:2, “Write down the revelation and make it plain.”
This, she says is not a poetic symbolism but a working method.
She describes a period in her life marked by uncertainty and silence, where answers did not come quickly and direction was not immediately clear.
Rather than rush to create, she chose to pause, listen and write. The songs in her new release, she says, were first written as private revelations long before they became public melodies.
“I did not begin with music,” she explains. “I began with obedience.”
This distinction shapes how she views her artistry, “I do not see myself as chasing trends within the gospel industry, nor attempting to produce music for the sake of staying visible. Instead, I frame my work as a divine assignment, one that unfolds according to timing she believes is set by God rather than industry pressure,” she says.
The result is music that resonates with listeners not only because of its contemporary sound and uplifting rhythms, but because it carries the weight of lived experience.
Her lyrics are deeply scriptural, drawn from seasons of study and reflection where she allowed the Word of God to inform not just what she sings, but why she sings.
Her counsel to upcoming gospel artists reflects this philosophy. “Rather than focus on platforms, visibility or speed, one should cultivate patience and learn how to discern God’s voice and wait for the right moment to act.”
“Timing is part of the assignment,” she adds.