New Years Resolutions 2013

I can't believe another year has gone by. Creating these new year resolutions have started to become tradition for me. This allows me to reflect on how this past year has been like, and what this new year can bring. God has answered "yes" to so many of my prayers this year. This year has been the year of "Redemption" for me. God has saved me out of the filth I fell back into after getting saved back in 2008. This year God has reminded me that He has never left me, that He has always loved me, and that no matter what,  He'll make sure that I'll remain close to Him. I've been a problem child for my Father, and I want to make it up to Him for the rest of my days til that day of eternity because I love Him so much!

Resolutions for 2013:

1.) I hope to see my family again in California. This year was messed up because I didn't get to see them at all, and I really miss them.

2.) I'd like to do more for my Church community. Recently I've been active in the Parking Lot team at my Church, greeting the guests. I'd like to use more of my gifts that the Spirit has given me. Particularly in theology, and teaching.

3.) I want to have a good second semester as I close with my junior year at college. I'd like to make Dean's list again (if possible!)

4.) I want more time with God. I've realized that as much as I pray, or read the Bible, or worship or go to Church; I've noticed that on my busy days with school, I'm absent from Jesus. This is no good. I want to find an even better routine to keep Christ closer to my heart!

5.) I want to change at least one person's life this year. I want to share the gospel efficiently, and have that person do a 180 for Christ!

6.) I'd like to make a bit more improvement in my work outs. I'm doing extremely well with getting in shape, however, I always feel like there is room for more improvement. I want to go hard.

7.) I'd like for my life to be a better reflection of Christ. I've realized that many times we tend to use the excuse, "I'm only human" not to live as a mirror image of Christ. I think we forget that He dwells, if He dwells, then our behavior will reflect Him.