August may seem like a peculiar time to look back at the past year, but as a sophomore in college this is a really good time for me to look back on this past year and reflect on the good and bad. I remember last summer absolutely dreading the start of school. But like every year, fall came. Starting college was a big step for me. Coming from a very small high-school I had no idea what to expect. It was interesting at first, but once I got in the swing of things I actually enjoyed going to school especially this last semester. Its crazy to think I already have one year of college over with. So while this past year has had some good times, it has had some rough times to.
As some of you probably know, my great-grandpa died this past May. Its been difficult. He lived next to me and this has been the first summer where I have not seen him almost every day, and I'm still not used to it. There are just so many little things that remind me of him. Thankfully I know that i will see him again, as he was definitely a strong Christian. Having someone close to me die this past year has taught me a few things however. I've looked at my life ahead of me. My great-grandpa has made me think about how I want people to remember me. I want to live a life that counts. We are only a vapor and then just like that we are gone. For me it is easy to get tied down to things that really dont matter. While nice cars and houses are nice, they really do not mean much at the end of our lives. What matters is our relationship with God, and how we lived out that relationship here on earth. My dad always says that we have an opportunity to do something here on earth that we can not do in heaven, and that is boldly live for Christ in the presence of unbelievers. I want to live my life in a way that would make my great-grandpa proud. I want to be able to proudly tell him of what I did with my time here on earth. And that starts with putting God first.
While it has been rough losing someone close to me, this past year I have also gained people in my life. I'm excited for Cru to start back up again this fall. The past few months or so I have enjoyed spending time with my girlfriend, Hannah. She pushes me to be the best I can, and I hope i do the same for her. We are living examples of how people need to put God first. With God at the center of a relationship only good things can happen. After all, I can not truly love some one if I do not love God first. Hannah has easily been one of the biggest blessings in my life this past year, and I'm so grateful God put her in my life. I'm exited to see what the future holds for both of us.
This past year has definitely had its ups and downs, but thankfully God has been with me through all of it. This next year I will continue to put God at the front of my life and see what He has in plan for me.
God Bless,
David
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