I pause, and consider the title of this post. It could not be more apt. The three words hold such power, such meaning, it knocks me literally almost breathless.
A year that has been lived with God.
I cannot really compare this year to the others, for that very simple reason. The year 2007 will hold much meaning to me for a long long time, because it is the first year that has has resulted in cosmic accomplishments (in that sense). Treasures accumulated in heaven. Such heights of joy, such depths of sorrow. The two finding perfect amalgamation even as I type this.
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But alas, I am human, a weak and sinful human.
There is much room, much, for me to improve. And since I cannot bring myself to write a recount of the year, primarily because I cannot remember enough of it, I shall go straight into my resolutions for the new year.
1) Put God first.
The world is tempting, so tempting.
And I have not loved God enough. I could have loved Him so much, so much more.
2) Put myself last
I have allowed myself to become a prideful, arrogant creature, so many times. That has got to change. To love others before myself. To humble myself to the level of a servant.
3) Surrender all
A life that is surrendered to the Almighty.
4) To love as Jesus did
That selfless, sacrificial love.
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Alas, I pray that everyone is not affected by my tone of melancholy. There indeed has been much to give thanks for, and I am excitedly anticipating the year 2008 
I put standards upon myself, for I have realized how disappointing a testimony I have been. How I am caused people to stumble, how I have torn down instead of building up. How I have sinned.
But the year has passed, and is meant for us to look back and gleam lessons from. The new year holds new challenges, new trials, new difficulties, but also bright new hope. The coming year will be great, and I know it.
So friends, let us face it now with boldness, and courage, knowing that our Saviour is by our side, every single step of the way.
Aloha 2008, Aloha.
Amen
Posted by 'neth on 31 December, 2007 at 11:02 pm
I realise also that my thoughts are jumbled, and messed.
Nonetheless this post is meant primarily for my own reflection and reminder, and I ask your gracious forgiveness if it does not accord to you the value you may have expected. haha.
Happy new year everyone.
Posted by jonas on 2 January, 2008 at 10:38 am
may you have an extraordinary 2008, walking with Jesus and seeking His will. God bless!