1 John 2:1-5

"My little children, I am telling you this so that you will stay away from sin. But if you sin, there is someone to plead for you before the Father. His name is Jesus Christ, the one who is all that is good and who pleases God completely. He is the one who took God's wrath against our sins upon himself, and brough us into fellwoship with God; and he is the forgiveness for our sins, and not only ours but all the world's. And how can we be sure that we belong to him? By looking within ourselves: Are we really trying to do what he wants us to? Someone may say, "I am a Christian; I am on my way to heaven; I belong to Christ." But if he doesnt do what Christ tells him to, he is a liar. But those who do what Christ tells them to will learn to love God more and more. That is the way to know whether or not you are a Christian. Anyone who says he is a Christian should live as Christ did."

This is such a different season of life for me. Sometimes it is carefree and enjoyable, and other times it is stressful and emotionally draining. The one thing I am being reminded of, and trying to remind myself, is that God is the same everyday and even though I may waiver, He still is strong and unchanging. I am not perfect, yet God perfects my imperfections. I am passionate about living God's way and doing everything intentionally the way He would want. I feel like God is helping me see how strong sin is and how it can weigh on a person and destroy their whole life. The best news with this is that there is a Savior who came to rescue, forgive, and help us live for God the way that we are meant to. It means with Jesus you can have a fresh start. The devil wants us to doubt, feel defeated, and discouraged-but this is opposite of what God wants! The past is in the past and the best thing is that you can have hope for a future greater than you could ever dream because that is what life with God is like. I am excited, super excited, about life and what God is doing with me and with others. It is awesome to know that He never leaves and always will come to those who call to Him. Life has its ups and downs, but God is always faithful and consistent, unlike mankind. You can never expect a person to fill that place in your heart because it is impossible. This year will be great and will have defining moments that will stand out for the rest of my life. I'm taking it day by day, trusting God with the results, and enjoying every moment. I don't want to fly by this season of my life. The best is yet to come!