As I reflect on 2016, I can't begin to describe all of the chaos, and blessings that go along with it. It has been a year of uncertainty, joy, heartache, and peace. But in the midst of that, I still fall into the same trap. I can remember things that have happened in high school.. I was constantly bullied, and felt as though I couldn't escape.
A friend once told me that I need to just let everything go. Let the past be the past. It became harder and harder for me to do, but one night I decided to take her advice. She told me to write down everything that has made me feel worthless, trashed, forgotten, and lost. I had to sit back and really dig deep in thought. I wrote down everything I can remember. She also told me to crumble up the piece of paper and throw it away (in my mind as well). Once I did that, it made me feel relieved. I can start fresh. I can finally feel like I can start over. Every time I think about the future, my mind starts racing. I used to think that I had everything figured out. From the guy I was going to marry, to the bridesmaids at my wedding. I've come to the realization that I don't have everything figured out. No, Taylor, you don't. The question I ask myself is why? Why can I just let go? What's holding me back? Why am I not trusting in God?
I love the Frozen song, "Let it Go". The lyrics mean so much to me because it explains that if we let go and actually let God handle our situations, He can and will overcome them.
So, I have a challenge for you. What are your goals for 2017? Your dreams? Wishes? I challenge you to think about that. Have you hurt someone? Have you done something that you are not proud of? If 2016 wasn't necessarily the year for you, (and believe me, we've all had those moments), what can you do to change it? What makes this year different from any other year?
2 Corinthians 5:17
"Therefore if anyone is in Christ the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!"
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