Reflections

January is usually a time where people are reflecting on the past year and making resolutions about the upcoming year. Why do we do this, because we like the idea of starting over with a clean slate and a whole new year gives us the perfect opportunity to do so. I have also been reflecting on the past year of my life and a year ago I was in a completely different place than I am in now. The past year of my life has been the biggest emotional roller coaster I have ever been on. There were highs and lows and really lows and really highs, but one thing that happened to me this year was that my relationship with God got a lot stronger. Sometimes we have to go through some really low, life shattering things in order to see how much we need God. Sometimes God has to take everything you know and flip your whole world upside down before you realize that the only way you will survive in this crazy life is if you have a relationship with him. I unfortunately had to learn all of that the hard way as well but looking back now I am so very great full that God did what he did because he changed my life. 

We all make mistakes, no one is better than anyone else, I'm not any better than you, you're not any better than me. My point is this, God gives us all second chances, we don't deserve second chances because we are sinners and we deserve Hell, but God is a loving God and he died for you so you could have a second chance. So nothing you could do is "too bad" for God to love you. No matter how much you have messed up God is still waiting for you to turn around and come back to his loving, open, waiting arms. It's not too late to devote your life to Christ. Maybe your New Years resolution can be that you spend time with God every day. Just always remember that even if your life is spinning upside down, God is still in control and maybe he's just trying to get you to notice him and talk to him.

God bless you and have a wonderful day!! If at all possible snuggle up by the fire place with some hot coco and stay warm!

Katelyn