We recently connected with Naomie Celeste and have shared our conversation below.

Naomie , thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. What’s been the most meaningful project you’ve worked on?

There’s so much excitement happening as we prepare for a new season. But with new seasons come new worries. It’s only been three months into the New Year, and as a mom of five (with the oldest being 11 and the youngest just 7 months), we are still adjusting to new schedules, different personalities, and varying sleep routines.

In all of this, I find myself wrestling with worries: Are we spending enough time with the oldest two? Are the middle two getting involved in enough activities? Have I lost my identity to motherhood? And, when will we finally reach the mountaintop? I’m tired. Honestly, I’m exhausted.

I was recently led to a passage in Matthew 6:24-27, which says:

“Therefore I tell you: Don’t worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Isn’t life more than food and the body more than clothing? Consider the birds of the sky: They don’t sow or reap or gather into barns, yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Aren’t you worth more than they? Can any of you add one moment to your lifespan by worrying?”

This brought me to a place of peace, reminding me that worry doesn’t add to our lives nor fix our problems. In fact, worry often signals the need to draw closer to the Father.

A few years ago, a friend and I began writing a song called “In Your Rest”. The idea for the song was birthed in 2019, and now, I see why it took me so long to fully grasp its message. Through this song, I’ve come to realize that worry doesn’t solve anything. It only distracts us from God’s presence. This song has become my anthem of peace, reminding me that through prayer, worship, and even in the midst of daily chores, God is with me.

Brothers and sisters, it’s time we take back our peace and pause, breathe, and trust that true rest is found in Christ.

Here’s the link to listen to the full song “In Your Rest”: https://s.disco.ac/nsmrugcpmyxj

Naomie , before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?

I’m originally from Danbury, CT, and now live in the lovely state of Pennsylvania. I grew up attending a small French-speaking Baptist church, where I started playing piano alongside my father, who played electric guitar. It’s funny—when I told him I wanted to conduct the choir, he put me in piano lessons instead.

I’ve always been involved in worship, gone through burnout, and even spent a season where I didn’t sing but led worship on the violin. I’m forever grateful to my dad for introducing me to music, which has been my way of connecting with God. I began songwriting in 2018, a few years after my daughter was born. Navigating single parenthood was incredibly lonely, but during that time, I realized that God was always there. Scripture inspired me to write songs that remind me God is for me and constantly fighting for me.

I never imagined doing this full-time, especially since there’s not much money in it. I worked full-time as a project coordinator/IT support person until God clearly called me to follow Him. In 2019, I went into ministry, but then COVID hit. It was so hard navigating that season, and the song “In the Middle” was birthed. Once again, I had to remind myself that God is with us in all the pauses and moments of questioning.

Fast forward to now—I’m happily married with five kiddos, and my relationship with Christ has deepened in amazing ways. It’s gotten to the point where my kids can tell if I’ve spent time with “Daddy God” or not. Lol. I can honestly say that my mindset has shifted when it comes to the need to “do” something. I’ve realized I only play a small part. I need to rely on God and ask Him to direct my steps, since He’s the one who has ordered them. He already knew about them since I was being knitted together in my mother’s womb.

What’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative in your experience?

For me, the most rewarding aspect of being a creative is knowing that God is using me to reach others. There are so many ways to connect with people—through schooling, social media, and all the noise of life. Yet, when everything quiets down, music has the power to speak life and breathe hope back into a situation.

Is there mission driving your creative journey?

There was a time when I played violin during worship services, and I didn’t think much about it—I just saw it as a cool addition to the team, adding another layer of ambiance. But on numerous occasions, people would approach me before I could run and hide in the back and share how the violin had moved them in ways they never expected. They told me it brought them closer to God, creating a desire to keep coming to services, asking questions, and seeking more. Since then, my goal has been to create music that reminds people of God’s goodness and keeps them coming back for more, continually seeking Him in their journey through life.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.ncmusics.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/naomiecelestemusic
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/naomiecelestemusic
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@naomiecelestemusic
• Other: https://www.bandsintown.com/a/15558278