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Yup, it's true. I am now a convict. I have been convicted, and that makes me a convict, right? Though, I won't go to jail for it.
Hehe...sorry my corny sense of humor. I have recently been convicted about many things in my life, and would like to share some of those convictions. These convictions all stem from things that were said or took place in my Navigator's bible study, InterVarsity, or at church.- I won't listen to people cursing or taking God's name in vain without voicing my opinion ("Please watch your language around me...")
- I won't read books that strongly advocate immoral acts
- I won't stay quiet when others try to hurt people (physically or verbally)
- I won't agree with Darwinian evolution, even if my grades hurt because of it
- I won't watch a movie with ANY nudity in it, or anti-Christian themes
- I won't listen to music that encourages or talks about immoral acts
- I won't stand for racism, sexism, or hate (unless it is hating a sin)
- I WILL set aside part of each paycheck (different from tithing) to use to "Bless" other people
When one of the "I won't"s happens, I will do the following:
- Voice my thoughts (“Hey dude, could you watch your language around me? Thanks!”)
- Offer an alternative (“What about watching this movie? It doesn’t have any nudity in it.”)
- Leave the area (“Guys, I can’t stay and watch this. I will see you guys later.”)
If you are interested in hearing more about WHY I was convicted about these things, just ask. And if you see me failing in one of those things, make sure you help me by reminding me.
Last night I went to see the midnight showing of the new Bond movie, "Quantum of Solace", with some guys from my floor. It was an excellent movie, I thought, but I really enjoyed just hanging with guys from my floor. But this isn't a movie critique, and if you want one, you can ask.
So, after that, I got back to the dorm about 3 AM, then woke up in time for my 7:30AM computer lab. I had a pretty full day of class, and then was at work at 4:00PM. I work parking for the KSU football and basketball games, and got to work from 4 until 10PM, some of which was in snow/freezing rain. After that, I went back to my dorm room, got packed (to go home), took a warm shower, and typed this post.
Tomorrow, I have been asked to be at work (football game, this time) early, which means 7 AM instead of 8:30AM. I will work until 2:30PM, at which point my brother will pick me up, run me back to my dorm room, grab my stuff, and start towards home. If we get home in time, I will run to the barbershop and get a haircut, then get dinner and get ready to go see my sister in the high school play at 7PM. That will get over about 10:30 or 11PM, and then I will probably end up staying up and talking with my family for a while. I will also be doing laundry during this time. I will eventually go to bed (12 AM?) and wake up at 8:30 for breakfast, and then get ready for church. Church from 10AM to 12:45PM, then lunch. Next, I finally try to catch up on some sleep, and take a nap until about 4PM. I pack to go back to KSU, and then catch a ride sometime around 6 or 7PM, which places me back in Manhattan around 8:30 or 9. I unpack again, then go to bed. Then, on Monday, I start off at 7:15AM. The total amount of sleep I get from Thursday morning to Monday morning MAY (estimating generously) total around 20 hours.
You may be thinking I am bemoaning my life, my situation, and pleading for your pity. WRONG!!
What I am trying to point out through this post, is, that despite being busy, I can place all of my worries, my cares, and my hopes on My Savior, Jesus Christ. I don't have to stress, because I make time (I didn't mention it in there, but I do) for Him. I KNOW- not think, not feel, but KNOW that My God can do all things, and therefore can help me through this weekend. For all of you who want to hear more, just ask.
To God be ALL the Glory!
Several people mentioned they would like to read more of the story. So, even though it is a work in progress, and I wasn't planning on posting this until next week, here is part 2 (of an unknown number of parts).
Later, in the evening, Jude’s phone rang again.
“Hey, Lily, how’s it going?” Lily Maire was Jude’s closest friend.
“It’s going alright, Jude. How are you?” Her voice rang with a kindness and sweetness Jude didn’t hear often.
“I’m good. I’m just getting ready to go over to a friend’s house for a poker party.”
“Oh, so this isn’t a good time to call?” Jude felt he ought to talk to her, and wanted to talk to her, but knew he ought to go over to Ryan’s like he said he would.
“Yeah, not so much. But, I would be glad to give you a call back, say, tomorrow evening?”
“Sure! That would work. Have fun at your poker party! ‘Til tomorrow night!”
“Yeah, I will try. Talk to you soon.” Part of Jude wanted to talk to Lily then; about a lot of things. He wanted to tell her about wanting to witness to Ryan, and ask her what she thought. He wanted to just talk… about the weather, about theology, about so many different things. But, Jude knew that if he was going to make any progress with Ryan, he wouldn’t do it by talking to other people about him. He dug his wallet and keys out from under the piles of books and movies on his bed, and headed out the door.
As he came down the stairs, a voice from the kitchen said, “Jude, will you be here for supper?”
“Not tonight, Mom. There’s a poker party at Ryan’s place in a few minutes, and I think we will just have pizza or something over there. It is okay if I go, right?” Jude thought he probably ought to ask.
“I guess that’s okay. Not too late, though. We have church tomorrow, remember. And you have an early morning Monday with work, right?” Jude worked in a computer store, and part of his job was opening up each morning at seven. The worst part was the hour- long drive to work.
“Yeah, sounds good. And I don’t have too early of a morning Monday. See you later. Love you!” Jude slipped on his sandals and went outside to his car. As he got in, he thought about how great of a mom he had, that would let him hang out with friends at a moment’s notice. She hadn’t always been like that, but ever since Jude’s dad died, she was a little bit more relaxed with Jude.
