The Weird Dream I Had

So I had this crazy dream yesterday, but it wasn't your typical dream because I was not fully asleep. I was in that half sleep half awake time. So this dream or vision or what ever you want to call it had me standing in a line with a bunch of soldiers in old school armor. Instantly as I see this my mind starts going to Paul writing about the armor of God. So as I stand there with these other Christian soldiers I begin to freak out. As the enemy approaches I realize it is the devil's army and I start to bow down. Not because I worship him, but because I willingly choose not to fight. Which is an accurate picture of my life at times. When I need to fight the enemy, who prowls around like a lion, I often just throw in the towel and not care.

Then I spoke with my mother today she mentioned a series she is listening to from one of her friends. Where the guy speaking references being fit for God's army. So I have come to the conclusion I am in dire need of work when it comes to confronting the enemy when he attempts to pounce. Time to break out that sword and say "Peace, buddy, we are no longer on good terms. You can leave or I will start using this thing." So as you all go about this next week think about ways you could better prepare yourself to fight off the enemy and give him blows he does not like. Its time we soldiers of Christ start acting like soldiers. We need to stand against the enemy as Paul would say.

Choices

So I know I said I would update you all soon on my new job and my new (used) car. But I decided I would give you only a piece of information for privacy purposes. I got a new job which I like a lot. I enjoy it, it pays ok and I have found several opportunities to talk about God. While I do not want to do this particular job the rest of my life I could work in this business, if God sees fit not to have me work vocationally in ministry. Also the new car was an extreme blessing. It is not the coolest thing in the world, but I enjoy it. Brent thinks it is ghetto, but he is the only one with negative comments so far. And thats fine by me. I choose to drive it and I will enjoy it. I have decided I don't need to have a "nice" car to be happy driving around. I compare myself to the rest of the world and life is looking really good.

I have also recently decided that I am going to try and cut down on the time thief's in my life. Most of those being internet or tv related. So I will not be updating this very often. I am trying to devote myself to things that will be a better use of my time. Its my choice and I am exercising it. I will try to update every so often and also try to post thoughts on God as well as art stuff (i.e. photos and writing). So yeah I am exercising my right to live more minimally.

Soli Deo Gloria,
Jon

P.S. I am in the process of learning Classical Greek, way awesome.

P.S.S. The car has a bench seat in the front (Yes Brent is does count as a bench seat. Why you ask because they are not buckets. Case Closed).

Update.

Sorry I haven't been around lately. I just got a new job working for a property management company. And I got a new (used) car. I will post more on both this weekend.