Another year has passed....

Well here I am a year from my last post this is more for tradition then anything else but also a good place to put some thoughts from the year. I may ramble as it is late and I have a whole year to cover for who ever reads this bare with me as I recall the highlights of my year and the hardships that I have endured.

This past year was my 23rd year of life and man was it a tough one. It started out being convicted about how I was living as a christian or lack of a Christ like life. I made a commitment to give it all to God and he took it all. From mourning with friends over lost loved ones all to young to die. To watching a dream of a kitchen in Joe's Place take shape. I have had times of arguments and disagreements with those I have lived with, as well as encouraging times of prayer with them. I have learned a lot about myself and how much I relay on others to do what I do.

I have worked harder then I ever have in my life and been so busy that I can hardly believe all that God has taught me. I have been learning to be a better steward of my time and money. I am trying to be more intentional with how they are both spent. I have been pushed in what I know and believe, and have learned that I must stay focused on Christ and live a Christ centered life in order to do anything. In this I have learned to relay on God beyond all other things.

I have formed more friendships and have allowed alot of them to go deeper then ever before. I have realized that I do what to get married but who ever she is she must first be my best friend and a partner in ministry and a lover is really only a bonus to the other two. I hope that know as I have re-prioritized the qualities I am looking for in a wife God will point me in the right direction to find her. Also that I don't get so focused on the tasks ahead that I miss out on an amazing women that is my best friend and partner in ministry.

My prayer for this year is that I will continue to focus on Christ and through that focus help others and encourage them in there faith journey's. I want to be available, useful, and faithful in all that I do. This year is going to be a really good year with lots of hard times but each and every hardship builds character and endurance, makes my faith complete. James 1

Lord may this year be all yours. Lead and guide me where you want me to go. May I bear fruit for you lord. Plant seeds, water them, and see them grow. I am yours take me as I am.