19 Jun 2024

The year 2019 marked a profound spiritual shift for Tinah Blossom, setting her on a path towards music ministry and leadership within the church.

Blossom’s story is a compelling tale of resilience and spiritual growth, brimming with raw emotion and profound revelations.

Her journey of faith, from the depths of despair to a place of healing and purpose, offers a unique perspective on the human experience and transformative power of divine intervention.

Listening to her music and absorbing her story is a moving and thought-provoking journey that will resonate with anyone seeking inspiration and hope in their own lives.

In 2007, Blossom, also a pastor with the Francistown branch of Christian Empowerment Church, found herself in a seemingly insurmountable predicament.

Abandoned by those closest to her, including her absent father since childhood, she  felt alone and adrift, struggling to make sense of the inexplicable rejection.

As she grappled with this isolation, Blossom began to see the experience not as a reflection of her own failure, but as manifestation of a greater spiritual force at work. 

“It became clear to me that these were not just human rejections, but something far more profound. These forces of darkness do not take kindly to defiance.

They demand obedience and submission, and if one dares to resist, they unleash their full wrath upon that individual”, she said.

Blossom explained that the rejections she faced were a reminder of the power of these spirits and their relentless pursuit of domination.  

“But through faith and perseverance, I found the courage to resist their influence and embrace the divine instead,” she added.  The spiral of despair that had been steadily consuming her reached a breaking point in 2019.

“With the weight of my circumstances pressing down upon me, I grasped at what I thought was the escape, the allure of death.

In my desperation, I sought solace in a fatal dose of painkillers, intent on ending my life,” she added. In doing this, Blossom did not have the soft cores for her six-month old son. In that harrowing moment, when her plan was close to be implemented, with four pills in her hand, poised to swallow them her husband arrived.

“Divine intervention took hold of that fateful day as my husband, unbeknown to him, became the unlikely hero in my darkest hour.

He was meant to simply retrieve an item for work, a brief task that should have taken no more than a few minutes, but instead, his presence brought with it a shift in fate,” said Blossom.

She said when her husband, Pastor Onkabetse Blossom walked in, panic struck her. She hastily flung the pills aside and that brief moment of distraction allowed him to realise the gravity of the situation, leading him to abandon his work-related errand to stay home.

Since that day, Blossom started to record his first album, which was launched in Maun end of last year and is doing well in the market. Now, with a deeply stirring gospel album entitled Delightful, Blossom invites listeners into her journey of faith and provides a testimony to the power of God’s love.  With nine soul-stirring tracks, the album reflects Blossom’s unwavering devotion to her new-found purpose and her unwavering commitment to spreading the Gospel. For Blossom, a transformational encounter with the Holy Spirit in 2019 served as the catalyst for her spiritual metamorphosis.

She describes the experience as a visitation of the Holy Spirit, by which the title Delightful was divinely inspired.

“It was as if the spirit spoke directly to my soul and from that moment on, I knew I was called to be the daughter of God, serving Him through music and ministry,” recounts 36-year-old Blossom, who hails from Kabakae ward in Ghanzi.

Blossom, who holds an Associate Degree in Textile Design obtained from Limkokwing University of Creative Arts, speaks of the title track Delight with a heartfelt reference, calling it her spiritual anthem.

The mother of two boys, aged 11 and four, shares that the song is not just a collection of catchy lyrics, but a personal testament to her journey from darkness to light.

“The song Delight reminds me of God’s constant presence in my life, even during the darkest moments. It speaks of His love, His patience, His joy, His mercy, and His peace. I was once suicidal, and He rescued me from that pit of despair,” she reveals.

Blossom further indicated that she delighted in His goodness, favour, faithfulness, and in His ever-sufficient grace and love.

She credits her unwavering devotion to the divine for her healing and growth.

“The Lord has transformed me into a living testimony of His faithfulness, and I will praise Him all the days of my life.”

In her uplifting track Smile Again, Blossom passionately asserts, “I will smile again, I will Laugh again, and I will dance again, no matter what I am going through.”

Through the song, Blossom encourages listeners to embrace joy and optimism, even in the midst of life’s challenges.

With My Blesser, the third track in the album, Blossom pays homage to God’s abundant blessings and provision. The songs’ title, a reference to the divine, paints a vivid picture of the Lord’s role as The Blesser who anoints his followers with overflowing abundance, as depicted in the Bible.  In this soulful melody, Blossom shares her deep appreciation for God’s generosity and love, creating an uplifting narrative that invites listeners to embrace their own blessings with gratitude.

The remaining six tracks on Blossom’s inspiring album, including Mkazi Pa Moto, serve as a continuation of her spiritual journey, each one a testament to her unwavering faith and the transformative power of God’s love.  This album’s melodic and lyrical diversity provide a rich tapestry of her spiritual growth, from the intimate devotions of Jesus I love to the triumphant declaration of Victory is Mine.

These powerful tracks showcase Blossom’s sincere desire to share her faith journey, using her music as a vessel to inspire and uplift.

Today, rejection holds no sway over Blossom for she is now empowered by the grace of God and His Love.

“When confronted with these adversaries, I turn to the spiritual realm, knowing that I can alter their very essence, transforming them into forces of positivity.

This understanding has given me strength and resilience, enabling me to face life’s challenges with grace and fortitude,” declares Blossom with confidence. Ends