Here's to 2011!

I don't know how they do it, but somehow these mormon messages ALWAYS have something in them that I need to hear. I suppose I should really think about this one, too.

The second half of 2010 has been very difficult for me, much of it is due to a result of my own actions. I have been stuck thinking about all of the things that I should have done differently, and wondering "why me?" for far too long.

My Heavenly Father is giving me an opportunity to learn and grow, and become stronger than I have been before. While it is the toughest time of my life I am grateful for this opportunity. I am learning so many lessons about myself, the people around me, and most importantly, the gospel. I have come to understand that my Heavenly Father loves me, and he knows what I need, and when I need it. The hard part is having faith in this everyday, even when it all seems too hard, and continuing on when I think that there's no way I can do it. But on these days, I know that the only way through it is with my Heavenly Father's help. I can choose to not look back and learn from the past, and even when all else seems to fail, I can rely on the savior.

My New Year's Resolution is to choose to and try harder to change. I am going to leave the past behind and move forward the best way I can. I am going to trust in God, and believe that what He has in store for me is bigger and better than what I had planned for myself. My future can be better than my past.

And, like the movie says, everyday is the beginning of a new year and the first day of the rest of your life!