Sometimes, we can never see what God can do to our lives until we live our lives every day. This past year, I have seen a lot of blessings that I know that I could not have done without God's help. I am grateful that I can kneel down on my knees knowing that there is a Being who listens to me.
Blessings can come in many forms, but most of those forms comes from us through trials and constant belief that something amazing can happen. I didn't believe that anything can happen, but now I have direction. Here is that direction.
Upon graduating from college, I was lost at words because I usually had some plan to move forward with my life. However, for the first time I didn't know how to progress my life without having my parents breathing down my neck. First, I realized that I needed to make some changes; and I needed to take a deeper look inside myself meaning that I had to change some things about myself. When I did some soul searching this past year did I start seeing the blessings come.
I know that I am not perfect, but I am striving for a more perfect life which each of us are capable of doing. But, I know that being worthy is not the same as being perfect. I learned that this past year that being worthy means to strive for perfection every day, but always falling short of perfection. As long as we strive for that perfection only then can our God give us our blessings. I am truly blessed to have learned that lesson this past year.
This past year has been both a time of mourning and rejoicing. Recently, I had my mother's father pass away. Another even that happened was an old friend from my former karate school who had passed away. Though there is times we sorrow over our losses, there are blessings that accompany it as long as we have faith.
Another principle that I have been reminded is the principle of faith. Faith is both a exercising principle and a hope that something will come. Over this course of this year, I had to exercise my faith in hopes that everything will work out for the better. In my faith, I have seen the blessings that have been accompanied. Here are the things that have happened this past year.
1. My relationship with my family has improved drastically.
2. I have a career. I know that through constant prayer, and doing all that I possibly can do it has been a blessing to finish it. I hope to succeed with the Air Force in the years to come while completing many things on my bucket list.
3. I have received my endowments. Now, I want to make note that endowments were not an easy task. For the longest time, I wanted to receive my endowments; and I had been receiving increasing pressure from my mother to receive them. I want to make something clear that I will NOT do something unless God tells me to do something especially something as sacred as my endowments. I have never been the hypocritical type of person.
4. Through God's guidance I have touched many people's lives while here in Oregon. For those that do know me, I didn't want to return to Oregon for personal reasons. However, I realize that God has other plans for me which sometimes we do not see. I am blessed that I can help people here in Oregon for the last time. I am blessed to know that He still watches over me. People say that one life can touch other people's lives, and if one person was taken out of the equation if affects the futures of others. I have seen that ripple effect in my life this past year.
5. Many of my transgressions are gone. I realize a bad habit can be a plague that inflict the harm of those around me. Bad habits are hard to break, and I have been able to break some of my significant habits over this past year! I have been blessed, and I hope that I can stay steady in the following years.
6. Direction in all things. Simply, I have direction in all things that are important. Ambition is important to me, but life lessons have reminded me that there are more important things than ambition. We shall see the miracles that will happen in the next few years. I am blessed to live my life. My closest friends will say that I live a miraculous and incredible life. I used to ignore those sentimental statements, but now I have to say that I couldn't agree more.
Anyways, the I will be able to continue my life by first starting off at boot camp in Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. I will be leaving November 26th, 2012. Thank you to everyone that keeps me in their prayers. I wish them all the best of luck in their endeavors. =)
PS One last tidbit about me is this portion. I want everybody to know that I have not forgotten my promises. For those that I have made promises with, please rest assured that I not forgotten you. I live by the principle of keeping my word. Lastly, I want everybody to know that when I say something it will come true even if it may take me longer than some. I hope that you guys can bare along with this journey with me. Cheers people! =)
