Well, so far, as my subject says.. tonight has been a fairly good night. Not too much has happened, but I was able to spend some time with my mom and chill with Eric for a little while.
As most of you know, Friday is Stargate night. And tonight’s episodes were repeats, but they had to do with time travel so I convinced my mom to watch them with me(she loves time travel stuff)
Lucky for me, Melissa and Eric came home (Eric is spending the weekend at our house because it easier than going back and forth from DC everyday) and so while Melissa relaxed outside, mom, Eric, and I watched some Stargate. During the commercials I got to talk with him a little and find out more about him, which was pretty cool. I also found out from my mom that he is a Christian, so what did I do? I invited him to GCC with me this Sunday. I’m not sure if he’ll accept (Melissa doesn’t want to go and I think that might sway his decision) But I’m hopeful. Plus he told me he hadn’t been to church in a while(you know how the army is) So I really hope(and pray) that he’ll say yes. Plus I think it would be cool bonding time for us.
Well, now it’s 10pm. And GUESS WHAT? I am so not tired yet. SO I’ll probably carry out the same plan I had last night–except oh yeah! Tomorrow is my last day of work for 2 whole weeks, and then Sunday I get to go to church! Yay!
What else can I tell you? I guess I can continue by asking a series of random questions that I know no one will respond to, but at least it will allow me to ‘post’ my thoughts out loud.
Sometimes I wonder if I make too big a deal about stuff. You know, like concerning Rhema and I. More specifically about our current situation. Sometimes I feel like everyone who knows me knows how I feel about it and how broken up inside I am. But is that the right course of action to take? As far as I know, Rhema is practically the opposite. I think she goes by the viewpoint of “Even if I showed how I felt it wouldn’t change anything” mindset. Is that how I should be as well? I mean, sometimes I think it’s good that I kinda ‘let me emotions’ hang out, that way people can see the real me and see how much I care about her, but then at the same time I feel that it makes me look immature and stupid. So I don’t know what to do. I think for now I’m just going to try to avoid the topic with people, and hope that no one starts/continues to ask about it.
Rhema is happy. I can tell by her posts in her livejournal that’s shes happy. Shes serving her parents and trusting God and shes really happy. I wonder.. did I ever make her that happy? I want her to lead a good, happy life. And as much as I want to be with her, and as much as I want us to be together–I want what’s best for her. Sometimes I get scared and think that I’m not it. Ever since her and I stopped talking shes gotten closer with her parents and been a generally more happy person. Was I holding her back? God, I hope I wasn’t. I pray that I wasn’t. I guess theres really no way to tell until her parents let her and I start talking again. LOL, I love her so much. I really believe it’s God’s will for us to be together, but then I look at how things have been these past couple days and I start thinking that shes better off without me. Grrr. evil thoughts, I tell ya! yes, I know I’m rambling. I just need to trust God that HE is working all of this out for HIS glory. And I know He is. It just isn’t on my timetable. But I still miss her. And I really think that no matter what happens, I know I’m never going to be able to lay down the hope of someday being with her. The only way that would happen is if she actually married someone else.
Heres another random question: does anyone actually read this? I know I got this journal like, 3 years ago, and even though sometimes I go for weeks(and sometimes months) without writing in it, I know a lot of people used to read this. I wonder if I lost my audience? Not that it matters–this journal is mainly for me anyway. Just a way for me to type out everything I am thinking/feeling so that I don’t bottle it up and go insane. ‘Cause, just incase you didn’t know it–girls(and society in general) do not dig the mentally insane. It’s just not a quality they go for. Yup, there you have it folks. My advice for the day on how to pick up chicks and be accepted by everyone. Rule number 1: Don’ be insane. Hey, that was pretty good! I should write a book!
You know what else I think about? I think about God a lot. I wonder sometimes, how my life would be different if I wasn’t a Christian. Not in a bad way, mind you–more of a “Thank God I’m a saved sinner!” sort of way. I know I could be closer to Him(but don’t we all think that?) But I know I’m right where I’m supposed to be. I used to get so upset when I thought about how I hadn’t gone back to college and finished my degree (especially when I see/hear about kids I used to know doing all this cool stuff for God) but then I realize that it was GOD who brought me to this point. And that’s pretty durn cool if you ask me. I was listening to this song today (I downloaded it to my IPOD, and actually I’ve been listening to it a lot) and some of the lyrics really spoke to me. Hehehehe that’s right, you guessed it–I’m about to quote them. But be happy, since I’m going to post the whole song, I’ll LJ-cut it and if you want to, feel free to click and read it. Anything in BOLD is what really speaks to me.
Chorus:
‘Father forgive them for they know not what they do
Father forgive them for they know not what they do’
For disregarding what is true, lovin’ sin instead of you
‘Father forgive them for they know not what they do’
Heaven presents another smash hit for Jesus
He keeps you rockin’ when we’re droppin’ phat masterpieces
We’re on the side of the God who’s been rejected
the One who took flesh, died, but who’s resurrected
Jesus, the full Godhead manifested
Grace and peace to all those chose and elected
Check it, but on the real things aren’t chill as they seem why?
Cash seems to make mad people blaspheme
That’s what the ill deed that man’s greed leads to
It’s got you bitin’ that hand that feeds you
He’s grieved to the heart, bone, and the marrow
All because God gets more respect from the sparrow
Jesus died for men, but who wants to live with Him?
Can’t stand Him they want the mammon, the Benjamins
And if it’s men then it’s within
the natural in the live of life of unrestricted sin
Huh, sounds fun but like a hand and a gun
sin and death go together like Sanford and Son
So this plan is done. It’s not hard to hear squads
talk hard and live like they don’t fear God
Plus we’re in the era of the Human Superstar,
but no matter who they are they fall tryin’ to pull a coupe de tat
Answer me, how can this be sensible?
Man tryin’ to overthrow God the invincible?
Learn this principle that I’m droppin’
God’s omnipotent, omnipresent, He’s omniscient and sovereign
That’s the first lesson now in this session from my crew
We need forgiveness, we know not what we do
Chorus:
(2X) ‘Father forgive them for they know not what they do’
For puffin’ blunts, and pullin’ stunts, and drinkin’ brew
For the criminal acts done by criminal crews
(2X) ‘Father forgive them for they know not what they do’
For disregarding what is true, lovin’ sin instead of you
‘Father forgive them for they know not what they do’
I’m more than fascinated by the facets of creation and nature
I’m infatuated by the facts and attributes of my Creator
I wager this world don’t even know His name
and those who do they treat it like growin’ pains
and go insane when it’s mentioned feel the tension
between God and man, I ride the land and see there’s ‘nuff work to be done
between the earth and the One who made it
Everything belongs to Him (uh huh)
so we give props through songs and hymns just like David
But once again the sons of men have formed a pact
another culture without God is on the map
Lord, I apologize for all the guys
who go one way when you clearly say otherwise
‘Father forgive them’ for they don’t know your plan
Who can stop your motion or even slow your hand?
No one can!
But still this world they want to have a face off
with the soon coming King who’s runnin’ things like a racehorse
They pace off ten steps, turn and shoot
Haven’t even learned the route and to boot
swearin’ they can make it straight to God
but wait the odds are stacked up against the man
whose back is against the God whose hand rules the land
But ahh (ahh), what a relief to have my plan reversed
No longer am I down with planet Earth, where man is first
the actual fact was I was born with the natural knack cuz
to put God in the back and that’s backwards
Truthfully, I now belong exclusively
to the club where God is no longer where He used to be
Stop the mutiny, save the eulogy
Christ ain’t dead my naka
He’s livin’, I often pray
Chorus:
(2X) ‘Father forgive them for they know not what they do’
For disregarding what is true, lovin’ sin instead of you
‘Father forgive them for they know not what they do’
You wanna please the judge, please Jesus ‘cause He’s it
that’s most definite I represent like I believe it
Jesus be the Savior of every man true dat
Our sinned, killed Him once, kill Him again, will never do that
With a crew that sticks to facts from God’s Word like glue traps
peep the fly tunes that bring the Triune crew back
If you lack Christ you lack the realistic picture
Your view’s tainted
Then let’s repaint it with the scripture
So mentally you’ll vibe with the first century
Begin to see Christ who gave His life to save men for free
You’ll see the chains of sin (and the key)
the pains of sin (and the fee)
the names of you (and of me)
and the whole Adam family taking turns bangin’ in
nails and thorns you’ll see our sin that was hangin’ him
You’ll see Him raised and see the state of modern history
you’ll see the hate for God and wonder how this could be
but this to me is no mystery ‘cause it’s true
we need forgiveness, we know not what we do
Chorus:
(4X) ‘Father forgive them for they know not what they do’
Cheatin’ on taxes, for corporate crimes and malpractice
Thievin’ for excess, for even worshippin’ the Lexus
For the life of sin and bein’ proud of it, for shifty politics
for teachin’ ten year olds to pack gats wit’ the hollow tips
For the braggin,’ the Godless rappin,’ the kidnappin,’
shootin’ and stabbin,’ for ridin’ Satan’s bandwagon
Chorus:
(4X) ‘Father forgive them for they know not what they do’
For trashin’ up Your planet, breakin’ every commandment
Takin’ Your grace for granted, livin’ life unlike You planned it
Ahhh, how can this be? On Your earth yet we have no worth ‘cause we’re separated.
Look at us making moves, runaway trains on our own tracks.
Only you can bring us back. Thank You Lord for Jesus Christ.
You came after us, but not like some wicked slavemaster coming to get a runaway slave. More like a loving Father coming to get His runaway children. Forgive us Lord
Ok. So I’m off to read more of Micah. Keep me in your prayers.
~Nick
1 Timothy 1:15