New Year, New Possibilities

Good afternoon everyone. I know it's a few days late, but Happy New Years to all. I myself had an excellent New Years. I barely did a thing. I played Xbox with my good buddy Charles Wells, then saw some old friends. For the first time in over 8 years, I didn't have a bonfire or throw a party or have a ton of people over. And strangely enough, also for the first time in over 8 years, I didn't seem to care. After New Years was over, that made me start thinking.

I, as with all younger people, have always been concerned with having a large amount of friends. I have always wanted to be doing something, always wanted people to like me. And that's why I was always so concerned with the New Years party. So what was it that caused me to not care so much this year? And then it hit me.

I'm growing up.

I used to be afraid to admit the fact that I am indeed aging and growing into the stage of my life that is full of trials and tests and responsibilities. After going through so many trials and tests already, I didn't want to increase it. But after much deliberation, I realized that I couldn't avoid it or stop it so I may as well embrace it. Then I remembered what my parents have been telling me for a while. Growing older and gaining more responsibilities are a natural part of life that God has ordained for us. Lately God has reminded me that it is our duty as humans to serve Him in every aspect of our lives, and this includes growing older and getting a job and buying a house and getting more responsibilities. And besides, God tells us how He sees time. Years to us are gone in an instant for Him. So remember my friends, our time here is short. So do not fret when things here seem terrible or seem like they are simply too much to bare. God gives us the strength that we need to survive. He wouldn't be much of a God if He didn't. And after this short life is over, He gives us the opportunity to exist with Him in paradise, outside the confines of time. And how could such a joy be overcome by the seemingly overwhelming trials of this world? The truth is, it can't.

Hopefully these words will help you in this new year. This truth that I have realized has given me a sense of hope for the future, starting with this year. And I hope it does the same for all of you. Much love my friends, may God be with you this year.