How Do You Measure a Year?

Well, it is mid-January and I am now reflecting on the previous year...But in my reflection, the song How Do You Measure a Year comes to mind. Seriously, how do you measure a year???

When I think back on 2010, nothing really significant comes to my mind. However, one experience was pretty life-changing---our mission trip to Jamaica. It truly was an awesome experience serving the Lord and watching our students whole-heartily being the hands and feet of Christ for about a week.

But really, how do you measure a year??? My only hope is that in the 525,600 minutes within last year were God-honoring. However, I have a feeling that if I kept a log of every minute of every day, there would be more time devoted to myself rather than to my Lord and others. There were probably way too many minutes devoted to Facebook, TV, and other mindless activities that don't amount to anything.

But thanks be to God, because while I wasted countless minutes, He is faithful to His children.


But you, Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness. -Psalm 86:15