It's 2017

2016 Resolutions I accomplished:

• Read the Bible cover to cover
• Watch all of Steven Universe
• Save a life

2016 Resolutions I did not complete:

• Books read - 6/12
• Marvel movies watched - 0/14

I had lots of ups and downs in 2016. It wasn't my favorite year, but it had a lot of beautiful moments. I already made an entire video about its highlights back for Thanksgiving, so I'm not going to repeat myself here. But I'm grateful. I made a lot of great memories, hit some major milestones, and got through some tough times. And now I'm here. 2017 is going to be great.

I almost didn't complete that last resolution. I wanted so badly to show someone the beauty of life with Christ, and I was sick of not doing my part as one of God's followers, so I made it a resolution. It felt a little selfish, especially since everything happens in God's time and it would only happen if God saw fit to use me. I almost gave up on it. But, without really even trying to accomplish the resolution, I was able to be a guide for Mandy. Believe me that her accepting Christ has brought me unspeakable joy and I am so happy for her. More than pride, I'm honored that I was able to play even a little part in that. It wasn't for me, but for God's glory, and doing His work is such an incredible feeling. I didn't know how good it truly felt until now, and I hope that He can use me again in the future.

As for 2017 resolutions, I've given up on the book thing. After 2 years I've realized that reading is not my priority and, as much as I enjoy it, it'll just happen when it happens. I also have given up on the Marvel thing. I will watch all those movies eventually, but I don't particularly care when so long as they're in order. After reading the Bible all the way through, I want to reread it in Chronological order, but that's less of a resolution and more of a desire for someday. Maybe next month. Right now I need to take a break and go back to reading it for no purpose other than my own spiritual growth. So I guess the only goal I have is save another life. Maybe two this year. God proved to me that, as long as I place it in His hands and allow Him to speak through me, it's possible. I may just focus my energy on that one goal. It's the most important anyway.

I don't want to make some long Facebook post where I tag everyone in creation and get a million notifications just so I can recap the year that everyone else went through. But a lot of people have played a significant part in the highlights of 2016. I owe much of my joy and fun to them. You are, of course, included in that, and I don't think 2016 would have been anywhere near as special without you next to me. I almost wish we weren't so funny because these videos are gold and I'm trying to figure out how to make them shorter haha. I'm excited for them to go up. Until then, I'm gonna try to stop being nostalgic and focus on what's ahead. That's always been difficult for me. But hey. Keep moving forward.