New Years 2010

Life just seems to be full of cycles. We wake up in the morning, wash up, eat breakfast, and do whatever we have scheduled for that day, only to repeat the same things the very next day. Even in a microscopic scale, cells are constantly undergoing cellular cycles. Like these cycles, time in itself seems to be an endless cycle. As 2009 comes to an end we enter a new refreshing cycle of 2010.

As with every ending year, I always find myself pondering and reflecting over the course of the year, only to end up with the same conclusion… growth. I can’t help but be amazed at how much I grow each year. Granted that each year is a bit different in terms of growth… (for instance, I’ve stopped growing physically a long time ago), I always find it helpful to reflect back to my past year to see what areas in my life to improve upon the following year.

I spent the majority of my 2009 spring going through some hardships and trials. In the end, the experience made me grow stronger. This past summer was spent in Africa. Africa was by far the most life changing experiences that I’ve ever had in my 3 and ½ years in college. To experience firsthand the life of a third world country is absolutely incredible. It really opened my eyes and made me realize how blessed I am living in Austin, attending a university, striving to pursue a dream that I am solely passionate about. The fall semester was filled with deepening my conviction in Christ and building strong relationships with people from AKPC.

As I head towards 2010, I look forward to the events that God has in store for me. Jeremiah 29:11 speaks so clearly to me, “… For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

I wish everyone a happy New Years!