As the year comes to an end, I cannot help but think about the infamous New Years Resolution ritual that most of us do every year. When I think about 2011, I think about the personal highs and lows of the year.
I think about the relationship I was in during the first half of the year; which ended by God removing me from an unhealthy situation. I am not sure about some of you, but while I am in certain situations, I don’t think I grasp the ‘unhealthiness’ until afterwards. I now see that as one of the ‘highs’ of the year. During the course of that relationship, I found my biological family (dad’s side). So not only do I have the Proutt family, God blessed me with the McCullough family AND my family of choice. My dear Heavenly Father also saw fit to bless me with a true church home. And although I almost let the ‘Christians behaving badly’ drive me away from that church home, I am thankful that he sent two of his finest people (Dr Gretchen and Pastor Frank) to come ‘get me’ and bring me back. I thought I made some friends there (with other people) but quickly realized that maybe not and that is ok. Seriously. NONE of us are perfect or make perfect friends. Once again, my Father showed me I have more blessings that I could ever imagine.
For me, 2011 was full of lessons that I carry me safely with me in 2012. These life lessons will hopefully preclude me from making the same mistakes. Overall, I hope and pray that everything I learned and experienced in 2011 will make me a better man, brother-in-Christ (and disciple), friend, family member and example in 2012.
Thank you again, Heavenly Father, for blessing me. I don’t feel worthy!
