Let the music play.

For all of you who feel that 2011 was a bad year, something passed you by. It could of been the end of a relationship or the start of a new one I believe that good things are always for those who have faith. Maybe you are wondering like me what this year will bring, there is allot of sorrow in this world just beyond the surface of every relationship there are hopes and dreams that we all look forward to be resolved, in time. Right now I am celebrating the beginning of something and the end of something.

Three years ago my brother decided in his thirties to go back to school and he has surpassed all of our expectations. I really don't think he even realises what an accomplishment he has done. My prayer for this year is the same as every year, That I would grow in my relationship with God and develop those relationships that are mine, and those that are changing I hope to be more of myself, more holy, more true, but most importantly I pray that those around me try as I am trying to understand why there are times in all of our lives that we all go through joy and pain. I think that cutting off oneself from the things that bring you joy is not a wise thing to do.

I believe there is room in whatever faith you are, to leave room for growth. Of course I would encourage you to look into the claims of Faith in Christ, but not at the expense of feeling that you must let go of things that are essentially a part of your life like family. I know that we are told in Christianity that we are to prefer Christ other than those who don't prefer Christ like our family, but I have to believe in new creation. The creation of the new birth, the creation of life out of death, the resurrection, and eternal life.

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