Looking Forward
12/31/07 22:43 Categories: Life
It’s the end of 2007 and so this is a good time to
reflect what all has happened over the past year and
looking forward to a new year.
2007 was probably the year that I grew the most spiritually. A lot of things happened this year that helped me internalize God’s truths. I am just going to list some of my highlights here.
One thing that I wont forget is the hardest decision I have ever made in my life and that is the break up of my engagement. The week before that final decision was very rough but I thank God for Scott who talked and especially prayed with me and for me that week. I also thank my family for their support of my decision and their prayers. I also want to thank the few friends that did stick with me after that. I knew I wasn’t the popular kid after making such a decision but I learned to stand up for what I know is right and trust God for His will on my life.
This summer I went through a dip. I made some bad decisions and strayed away from what I knew is true. Sometimes when I hit a wall in my life I wish I could go back into my old sinful lifestyle that seems to be so much easier than being a Christian. But that only makes me more miserable and feel empty inside. So after I realized that I was not going the right direction I turned back to what I know is right. I then internalized the truth of discipline and started working on that. So far my devotions and prayer-time are done in a consistent fashion. I am not perfect so once in a while I skip them but I am growing in God’s grace.
Another lesson that I learned this year is the importance of friends and the local church in general. We are the body of Christ and that is why I should start acting like a member of that body. I strongly believe in accountability and encouragement. So I have been trying to be an encouragement to my friends and keep them accountable. I am so thankful for the new friends I met this year and they have helped me out. I want to thank Leighton that is holding me accountable in my scripture memory. I also want to thank Shirley who has always been there for me and talked some sense into me when I needed it :). Anywho I learned the importance of praying for fellow members in the body of Christ and try to pay attention to different needs in other lives that need prayer.
I think I have a goal set for 2008. Something that God laid on my heart. I want to be an encouragement warrior this year. I want to be selfless and be an encouragement for others. I want to see my friends and people in my environment be on fire for the Lord. I pray that this will be true. These might seem like cliché and utopian, live in a perfect world type “wishes” but we need to start somewhere and for me it starts with me. Happy new year and may you grow in grace in this new year :D.
I tagged the people that I want to thank. If you aren’t tagged don’t be offended, I still love you :).
2007 was probably the year that I grew the most spiritually. A lot of things happened this year that helped me internalize God’s truths. I am just going to list some of my highlights here.
One thing that I wont forget is the hardest decision I have ever made in my life and that is the break up of my engagement. The week before that final decision was very rough but I thank God for Scott who talked and especially prayed with me and for me that week. I also thank my family for their support of my decision and their prayers. I also want to thank the few friends that did stick with me after that. I knew I wasn’t the popular kid after making such a decision but I learned to stand up for what I know is right and trust God for His will on my life.
This summer I went through a dip. I made some bad decisions and strayed away from what I knew is true. Sometimes when I hit a wall in my life I wish I could go back into my old sinful lifestyle that seems to be so much easier than being a Christian. But that only makes me more miserable and feel empty inside. So after I realized that I was not going the right direction I turned back to what I know is right. I then internalized the truth of discipline and started working on that. So far my devotions and prayer-time are done in a consistent fashion. I am not perfect so once in a while I skip them but I am growing in God’s grace.
Another lesson that I learned this year is the importance of friends and the local church in general. We are the body of Christ and that is why I should start acting like a member of that body. I strongly believe in accountability and encouragement. So I have been trying to be an encouragement to my friends and keep them accountable. I am so thankful for the new friends I met this year and they have helped me out. I want to thank Leighton that is holding me accountable in my scripture memory. I also want to thank Shirley who has always been there for me and talked some sense into me when I needed it :). Anywho I learned the importance of praying for fellow members in the body of Christ and try to pay attention to different needs in other lives that need prayer.
I think I have a goal set for 2008. Something that God laid on my heart. I want to be an encouragement warrior this year. I want to be selfless and be an encouragement for others. I want to see my friends and people in my environment be on fire for the Lord. I pray that this will be true. These might seem like cliché and utopian, live in a perfect world type “wishes” but we need to start somewhere and for me it starts with me. Happy new year and may you grow in grace in this new year :D.
I tagged the people that I want to thank. If you aren’t tagged don’t be offended, I still love you :).
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