Quick and Dirty

So... it isn't that I haven't had anything to say during the last four-or-so days, it is me deciding that my posts would probably be more detrimental to anyone who would read them than they would be helpful to me to remember. I realize that I could've just put them on myspace, and made them private, but the people get crazy at you about your private blogs on myspace. So I have decided to remain silent on these last few days.

So I am going to do a "quick and dirty" blog of recentness because there are just a few things I need to get out of my system so I can think clearly.




Holidays: Today is Good Friday, to some people that means nothing but to me this day and last night have much meaning. Easter a.k.a. Resurrection Sunday is upon us and Easter is the day we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus, which is the event that marks Jesus as the Christ, the messiah, and is the hallmark of salvation. But What about the day of his crucifixion? It is this day in which we remember the total sacrifice made for us out of love. We are always told that He could've come down from the cross at a moments notice, and this should be believed because he could've.

BUT HE DIDN'T!!!!

There is a song that is sung at Cottonwod that goes something like this...

"In the scars of my Savior songs of salvation flow, Jesus, transform me that all of the world might know..."

We needed the resurrection to complete the promise of salvation, but first we needed the death of an innocent man to begin the work. Let us ponder that today...

Church:
My church is in the midst of a spiritual battle. It isn't just things that have been happening recently, it is a lot of things that have been happening for a while. The best way to fight the evil one is on our knees. Never before in my life have I felt that prayer was so neccesary.

God, I thank you for the place Calvary has in my heart, I know it and its people hold a greater place in yours. Please, Father, protect its people from the attacks of Satan. We have been facing a mighty storm for some time now, and I ask that you calm the seas. I believe that after this storm, a mighty blessing is to follow and I eagerly wait to see what you have in store for us as a body. Bless our leadership with discernment, wisdom, and the ability to rest in you even in the midst of the storm. I praise you in all things.
Amen.

Work:
I have been having a difficult time with work lately. And I really don't now if it is God trying to wean me away from my job because He has better plans for me or what. But, after the last job ended badly I promised myself that I would never work somewhere I was miserable again. If things don't change, I will begin looking for the next good job I can find.

Lord, I love my job, I find it interesting and fun... Most of the time... Lately it seems as if it would be better if I didn't work there. I thank you for your provision in my life, and I know that if this door is closing you will open another in my life. In all things, I pray that you will help me to behave in a way that brings honor to your name. Amen.


School:
I still love school. I am just finding that, although there is less actual work to do this semester, I am having more difficulty with understanding. But I STILL love it. I need to be able to focus when I am working on school, and possibly reprioritize my life. I don't want school to interfere with my spiritual life, and I need courage to take a stand.

Father, please help me. I want to make you proud in all I do. Give me wisdom and understanding when I just don't get it. Help me to stand firm in my beliefs even when they are under attack. I love you. Amen.