What is the best thing that has happened to you in the past year?

Starting to overcome my depression and self-harm issues.

Telling teens about Jesus Christ! If I could use only one sentence to point you toward lasting happiness it would be this: True happiness can only be found in God, for only He can meet the deepest yearnings of our hearts. Let me explain.

You see, we aren't on this earth by accident. God created us, and He put us here for a reason: to know Him and to enjoy His presence in our lives, both now and throughout eternity. God even created us with an empty place in our hearts—an empty place that He alone can fill. The Bible says, "He has also set eternity in the hearts of men" (Ecclesiastes 3:11).

Whenever we try to fill that empty place with anything or anyone other than God, we are bound to fail. No matter how many things we have or how successful we are, that empty place is still there. But when we come to Christ, we discover that God loves us, and He makes us part of His family. More than that, He comes to live within us by His Holy Spirit. Think of it: God wants you to be part of His family forever—beginning now.

By faith turn to God and tell Him that you know you need Him. Then open your heart and life to Christ and ask Him to fill the empty places in your life. Jesus promised, "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives" (John 14:27). Turn to Christ today and discover the joy and peace He alone can give.

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I got a boyfriend and I'm in love with him! I know that sounds fluffy to some of you but the happiest moment of my life was when I started going out with him

Getting through problems with my friends. At the beginning of the year they were terrible to me (ignoring me, being rude, excluding) it was hell. I got closer to other people, learned that I don't need to be with them all the time, and just plain gained more confidence in my friendships. We all got through it and were friends again. I'm just glad it's over :')

Getting my job. It was a big deal for me to get a job. I'm proud of myself :)

I met some great people, and made some great friends.

:)