Well i had another great weekend. Prayer and praise was phenomenal. Like if you weren't there you should ask around or see if eric will post that sermon b/c it was truth. Then i had eric over that nite and until saturday when we went to watch a movie with Alex and Audrey at her place. Even though it was only a little bit of time it was still pretty fun. And i forgot i actually owe somebody a grapefruit. ha. Anyways we also had a full day at the Corps this sunday with the stuff we usually do, then myb and youth group. So it was all really good, but i went to bed and got up the next day feeling more tired than i did before i went to sleep. Please pray for the rest the school year and summer. Also pray that we would clearer vision to truly see exactly what God has for us do in him and that we aren't simply aware but that we carry it out in our daily surrender.

d.

this is a portion from Danielle Strickland's "Our Army Calling"

 Given the extreme nature of Marine assignments – their standards are different from other Military units. So are ours. Covenanted Warriors is our entry level. We want to enlist people who are willing to embrace sacrifice and hard-living and consider all suffering for the advance of the War a privilege and not a burden. We need people who love the fight, love the thickest of the fight and will go down fighting. We need fewer numbers and more heart.

We want a Spartan looking army who runs to the battle, drumming and yelling – born to fight NOT a Roman army whose officers are ‘paid’ to fight and the sound of their approach is the whip on the backs of their soldiers, trying to drive them forward.

What are some of our specific standards of membership?

Giving – our standard is sacrificial giving (extravagant). Why? Because we need our soldiers lean and ready to embrace the battle.

Abstaining – alcohol, drugs, smoking, and unhealthy substances. Why? Because we need our soldiers free from the vices that we fight against.

Holiness – living free from sin. Why? Because sin is our number one enemy. If we sleep with the enemy, we die with the enemy.

Covenant – lifelong promises to God. Why? Because we need people who ARE The Army not who join it for a while. We need committed warriors who are born to fight until the end.

There are more – this is not exhaustive – but it does give an idea of what the standards are for. If we are called to the specific frontline fight of Salvationists, it would be wise to be ready and willing.

d.

I had a great day today. i talk to one of my coaches for the summer and it went well. I still have the ACT is coming up on April 14 and i think it'll all be alright. But this weekend i'm doing something so amazing . Even though it a SOCKS ( yes socks not SOX, because they stink so much)  game and the tickets are not that great ( upper deck) and it's on a " beloved" saturday ( the day usually try to do hang out with all of you) there's one thing that outweighs it all. Because this time it's with my DAD. ohh yeah you heard me correctly. It should be a good day. please pray for me and the situation there ( those of you that have any idea) . That God gives me boldness, the words to say, fun, joy, and other chances like these! I'll thank you in advance and say i I love you very much for understanding. That matters more than we tend to give it credit for. 

d.

So yeah it's been a crazy week. Late nites and lots to take care of. It's so hard for me to "budget" my time. That's something that i have a real problem with. Either i'm not focused on what i should be or i'm trying to hard doing ten things at once. Sometimes it'll take something big to bring me back to where i should be which i sad but still true. I struggle with praying and believing. It's hard for me to focus on results of prayer or what God is trying to say to me when all i see i failed attempts or promises with high-stakes. trusting and obeying God in prayer is an area where i need to grow faithful. Not only for me but for them. Those he came to save and those i "claim" to be my ministry. Please pray for me and others.  That we can keep getting back on the horse until we learn how to really Ride! So that we don't have any sweet, watered-down, mediocre Living in the shadow of this age. But that we bring light through the FIRE!

"A choice is made even in not choosing, so what will it be! "

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p.s.- Please pray for a really good friend of mine who maybe on the verge of losing a Loved one...

d.

It's been such an amazing weekend! One of the best Prayer and praise nites even though it was short.  then i stayed at eric's housewith noe and then  we went to hangout with alfonso, eric, raffiel, luis, and kirsten. It was crazy being able to see you all again i miss you guy and girls alot more than i thought. But it's all good. I have finals this week so please pray for me. But yeah i'll talk to u later.

p.s.- when is your spring break... 

d.