Cliche

Yes, it is cliche to write a blog reflecting on the past year and looking forward to the new year,.  And Yes, I am about to take part in that cliche.

I started this blog just about a year ago and recently went back and reread all of my posts.  It was fun rereading them, remembering the situations that caused me to write them.  When reflecting on the year I can say that I did see personal growth in my life.  It was at times very challenging and I could probably complain about a lot of it if I chose to.  But that is no fun.  I went through those challenges and have come out a better man.  I spent 4 weeks serving at a YL camp in June and saw God in many, many ways.  Grew in many, many ways.  I went on two YL Capernuam camp trips and again saw God in numerous ways.  Those two trips only further confirmed a calling that God has placed upon my heart.  With the guidance of God and support of others, Capernaum is close to being a reality in Toledo.
 
I could go on and on about what the Good Lord did in my life this past year, but I won't.  I will say this, looking forward to the new year is exciting for me.  I will actually graduate college in about 5 months!  Hopefully there will be a ministry in Toledo devoted to serving our friends with disabilities.  And hopefully I continue to grow as a man of Christ.
 
  I want to live a better story this year.  I want to be a better character created and written by God.  A strong character always faces adversity and conflict.  That character has to go through that conflict and undergo change while doing so.  I am prepared to face the conflicts and undergo that change.  I will strive to no longer hijack my story from my author but instead let him write the pages for me.
2012, here I come!
With Love,
Opher

(P.S:  I recently finished one of my "short" stories, finally.  I think I am done tinkering with it.  One way to better my writing is to have people read my crap and provide feedback.  So, if anyone wants to take on for the team and give my piece a read, let me know.)