Almost the end of the year!

Its almost 2008, and this time last year I was nowhere near the person I am now. This year has seen me grow from a "Once a month head to Church to socialise Christian" into a fully committed Christian who is now exploring the Calling of Officership!

This past year has brought me many challenges. I was quite sick the first half and I think it was then that I really began to realise the Awesomeness of God; Every prayer we prayed was answered. I am now "cured" and back to my healthy self!

In my journey with God this year, I also realised that I've grown apart from some of my Closet friends. But the positive, I have also made many new friends and grown closer to other people which have been much healthier relationships than I've probably ever had!

I have decided that I'm going to defer/leave my course at Uni. I want to take a year to spend time focusing and working on what God wants me to do. I'm planning to expand my studies at the College and possibly do the Gap year that is being introduced there. If that doesn't come about I plan to take on other Subjects at the College (most definitely Old Testament B :P) and see where God takes me.

Its this time of year that many people begin to think of their New Years Resolutions. I have always thought of this as being a waste of time. But a short conversation with a friend last week, made me realise that New Years Resolutions when done properly are done with God. We can use the new year to recommit ourselves to him. This coming year I've decided I need to bring myself closer to God (There is always room for improvement) I want to read more of my bible, I am very slack when it comes to that. I also need to Pray more often than I do. So my main priority for this coming year is to read the entire bible over 2008 (already downloaded a great plan!), and to make Praying a daily ritual. These are things I think God has been challenging me about recently. So with God's help I hope I achieve my goals.

God has quite a bit planned for me in the coming years, I'm very excited to see where he takes me!

I hope your Christmas was great, and that your New Year is a happy and healthy one!

Love and God Bless!
Amy
xox