“I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.” -Galatians 2:20

This verse defines my life. For the past year, it is how I have been striving to live.

Exactly one year ago today, on February 26, 2009, I was born again in Christ. The year that has gone by between now and then has been a whirlwind of change, and though it’s been tough, I legitimately can’t remember a time in my life where I was happier.

My lifestyle has changed. Things I used to desire have been put on the backburner of my life, some of which I will never even consider again. I still struggle with some things, but I look to more than just other people for support. I look to God. And when things are too hard to even look to Him, I’ve got a support network that will help me do just that.

I have people in my life who I never would have met had it not been for us having Christ in common. I thank God constantly for them.

I’ve gotten into the habit of reading my Bible nearly every day, which is something I never did before. I’m trying to cut cussing out of my life. I make an effort to avoid alcohol.

In hindsight, all of these things make me realize that I’m not the same person who I was a year ago.

Before, I was walking through life by myself, for myself.

Now I’m walking with Jesus.