what about the new year?

I was talking to someone this afternoon and he said he didn't feel like there's a new year coming and I basically said, and this is how i feel that its not so much of a new year with new beginnings but rather a new year that more of a continuation and I honestly feel this way.

All the things that have happened have for better or worse influenced me and helped make me who I am today. But looking back at everything, i have nothing but thanks to God for allowing me go through them and seeing the outcome of it all.

I took a big risk this year, something uncharacteristic of me. Switching courses and schools and moving from the familiar to the not so familiar. I just thank God that finally i get to study something i'm actually interested in. Not everyone get that privilege and its up to me to make the most of this season as a student to prepare myself the best i can so that when I pass from this stage I can move on to the next stage thats more demanding.

If there's one thing i think i have learned this year it would be what pastor Ryan shared in the camp and that's to give 100% in all we do, both in church and in wherever else we find ourselves. Be it in the office or in a classroom or wherever. I know this but it helps to be reminded for humans need to be reminded more than they need to be instructed :)

Whats for the next year? Well i'm not sure but like i said its a continuation yet its a chance for a new beginning, a fresh start, a new energy, another opportunity to make things better and move on with God. Honestly i want to make every effort to follow hard after God in everything i do so that by this time next year I will cringe when i think of what I wanted to accomplish.

Father i want to begin the year with you and continue it with you. Let me experience you a fresh in this new Year.

~shalom~