Let the Sun Rise.

New Year's Eve. For some, of course, it's a new beginning, new start. Change. But it seems like more and more lately that people look on it as just another year to stand up and be shoved to the ground. I've felt like that. I screwed up in 2007. More than I'd like to remember. And I remember New Year's eve last year. I "rededicated" my life. Promised myself I wouldn't be depressed anymore. That lasted a week. So, I figured this year wouldn't be any different. Just another year to get my hopes up about change. Then fall a week later.

But, just maybe this new year is something more?

I could very well not be here. My God could have decided that 2007 would be my last year. But 2008 has come. He's given me another year, and for some reason, I don't think God is a god of failure.

"You screwed up in 2007. I watched you as you built up walls and depended only on yourself. I watched you as you gave up on Me and refused to trust. I watched you fall this past year, willingly go your own way. But, I want to give you 2008. I know you can rise above this, rise from the ashes. I want to give you a new day. Let the sun rise. And maybe this time, let Me walk by your side."

Maybe this time next year, I'll look back and feel the same as I do about 2007. But it doesn't have to be like that.

"It's not the way it goes, it's your book now."

kadi.

You are brighter than the fireworks that paint the sky at midnight.
Jamie Tworkowski.