I've always been fascinated by God's presence in our lives — how He's always been there guiding us, yet we're forced to rely on faith to recognize the miracles he's working, the blessings he's providing. It's easier than we'd like to admit to sometimes forget God in the narrative of our lives when things are going well — when there's no obstacles lying in our path. I can look at my life in a series of events that have led me to where I am today. As I look back, I can see now

I know I'm probably not alone when I say there have been times when I've failed to pray, times when I've forgotten the importance of bowing my head down and thanking God for the life I live, talking to Him like the Father, friend and confidant He is. And I know I'm probably not the only one who will fall to my knees in prayer when an obstacle or trial appears in my path. Not the only one who decides it's time to run back to Christ when I become lost and need him to take contr

Never lose that sense of passion. Never let the world push you down so hard that you can't get back up. Never forget that you have a purpose, God has a plan, and you are worthy. This year has taught me the importance of gratitude. I am thankful for the people I have in my life — for the new friends, and old; for the ones who have stuck by me and the ones who have moved on to different pastures. I am happy and I am content in knowing that God has a reason for why things happen