I had a conversation the other day about the difference a year can make in your life. A year can be the difference between so many things. A year can bring amazing things into your life you never thought possible a year prior. A year can bless your life in ways you never even thought possible.

I've realized all the things in my life that have changed within this past year. My life has taken some turns I never thought it would, but when I look back on this past year, I am so thankful for every experience and moment that got me to where I am today.

The hard moments made me strong. They showed me just how determined I am and that nothing can stop me from reaching my potential. It showed me that I am driven by my goals and that I will not let anything get in the way of something I want no matter how hard or difficult the road ahead of me may be.

The good moments taught me that life is beautiful. It showed me the beauty in friends and late nights spent laughing about life. It taught me to cherish these moments and never forget that God knows exactly what you need and who you need in your life.

The good moments and the hard ones are what make a year what it is. There is no way to avoid the hard times in life, there is only acceptance and growth from these moments. It is what you do with the hard moments that will determine your year. If you let these moments define you and push you down, your year will seem horrible. But if you let these moments push you into growth and let you change you for the better into a stronger person, your year will be one of growth and amazing times.

Looking back at a year from now, I had my life planned and I never expected to be where I am today. But now that I'm here, I wouldn't change where the Lord has me at this current moment in my life. I know His plan is better than anything I could ever imagine and trusting in Him will be what gets you through the tough moments in your year and even the good moments. Because you have to be thankful for both.