The approaching New Year always fills me with Hope.

Wikipedia says Hope is the belief, with reasonable confidence in a positive outcome, that events will turn out for the best and feeling that something desired may happen.

For me, a new year is about what lies ahead.  What new and wonderful things will I accomplish?

What challenges will I face and will they change the direction of my life?  There is so much to hope for, to plan for, and to dream about.

With reasonable confidence, I see the glass half full. There is always a hope, a chance that it will turn out for the best. I believe that we can enhance the chances of success if we work hard for it, pray for it, and get a little lucky.

The New Year is a re-set button. Time to toss old stale files, clear up some clutter. Begin with a fresh positive hopeful outlook.

Hope is believing that things will work out.  Being hopeful is easy.  Faith is a little more difficult. Faith is knowing things will turn out.

faith is the assurance of things hoped for.

Hebrews 11:1

Here, in no particular order, are a few things I hope for in 2012

I hope to exceed my own expectations and become a better person.

I hope to do more with my photography.

I hope that our book will make a difference in someone’s life.

I hope that my family is healthy.

I hope that 2011 was the start of bigger things.

I hope that Connie has lots and lots of handmade cards to make.

I hope our troops around the worlds come home soon.

I hope for change in the Whitehouse

Happy New Year Every Body!