Jonathan

The smile

The laughter

To light up a room

The hug

The squeeze

To lift up the down

The music

The headphones

To bring the ceaseless motion

The love

The talks

To help you survive

The life

The death

To remember you by

December 2011

It’s technically December 10, 2011 as I type this. I’m sitting here looking back on this year. This year alone the rapture has been predicted twice. Both times by the same person and both times God has laughed in this person’s face. If anyone fell for those lies they haven’t read the Bible. Even Jesus Christ admitted that He didn’t even know the time or the day. We, as Christians, are supposed to live as if it could happen today but not say that it’s going to happen today. We’re told that it’ll happen when we are NOT expecting it. I’m also writing this as we near the “last” year we have on earth. Some people believe that because the Man calendar only goes up to the year 2012 that the world is going to end. I also recently had a conversation with a co-worker that informed me she was told that the Bible said that the world was going to end in 2012. I told her that I didn’t know what bible that person was reading but in the one I read it never mentions a date only that God is the only being that knows when He has chosen for the world to end. The end of the world has been on my mind alot lately. I’ve been reading the Left Behind series again and I’m constantly reminded of the prophesies that have been around for a few millennium. The world is certainty in the birth pangs stage. WE are definitely near the end. I believe that Christ could return and rapture His body at any time now. This means that if you’re not a Christian yet then you’ll have seven years to make up your mind for Christ or eternally suffer the consequences. The tribulation is God’s final attempt to reach the lost souls on earth. God doesn’t want to send anyone to eternal damnation. He created Hell for satan and his angels. I’m rambling but this has been on my heart for some time now. I’m not claiming to know everything about the times we’re in but I can tell you this: If tomorrow you wake up and all the Christians are gone you don’t say you weren’t warned. To all of my friends reading this: I love you and I pray for you all the time. I don’t want you to have to suffer eternity in hell. Enjoy what time you do have left but know that who you serve decides where you spend eternity. Enjoy the rest of 2011 and see you in 2012 and beyond!

Over 1000 hits already?

It seems like just yesterday I had my first 100 hits. Not I have over 1000. My comments wouldn’t tell you that but that’s ok. I’m enjoying life these days. How about you?

2011 Literary Night

So tonight was the yearly open mic night part of the local arts festival.  I had a great time and got the expected laughs for my poetry. And now I need to start writing again for next year. I think that if I finish my short story I might read that next year instead of poetry. It depends on whether or not I write more poetry or if it’s too long. Anyways I always enjoy being able to read my work in public. It’s a fun way to get out there and be heard without fear. Most people there are fellow writers and largely unpublished. I can’t wait for next year. I’m already excited about it.

Ok Here’s A Late New Years Wish

Ok so we’re a whole month into the new year. Yes this is late. An yes I know. My 26th birthday is in exactly one month and fourteen days. I’m super pumped about a lot of things this year and not so pumped about others. Like I’m uber excited for the Ukraine mission trip in May and YC. I’m not excited for my little sister turning 18 or her graduation in July. What can I say. I don’t want my little sister to grow up ok. Honestly, I know everyone says this, but it seems like yesterday my mom was pregnant with her. An eight year age difference will do that to a person. Time seems to fly a lot faster the older I get. People older than me and probably around the same age as me would probably agree with me on this point. All I know is I’m looking forward to what God has in store for me this year. Love you all.

This Is Me

This is me

I’m not changing

Take me as I am

Or not at all

 

This is me

I’m not changing

Love me

Or leave me

 

This is me

I’m not changing

I’m not faking

To make you happy

 

This is me

I’m not changing

Not even

If you fire me

 

This is me

I’m not changing

I’m not hiding

Anymore

Death To Sin

I killed myself today

I walked away from you

I left my past behind

I’m not looking back

You can’t stop me

I quit the toxic situation

That was you

With faith and strength

I will move on

Life goes on

It will continue

Even without you

I killed my sin

I killed my past

I cut out the pain

God is my strength

He will walk me through

Soul Cleaning

I sit here prompted by the Holy Spirit to do some soul cleaning. My life has soul has been up, down, far away, close, and securely wrapped in the arms of God. Without Him I would be lost and dead by now. Without constant guidance from His spirit dwelling within me I would be wandering aimlessly into constant turmoil. I pray daily for everyone and everything. Don’t believe me then I’ll pray for you some more. I try to forgive and forget every wrong done to me. I know that’s harder done than said sometimes but God never fails to help when I need it. Mission Trips are in my future. I’m excited. Concentrating on that is what keeps me focused on God. I’ve decided to stop letting myself worry about my future and about my present. Soul cleaning has brought about some changes in friends lists and contacts on my cell phone. What would a good soul cleaning do for you?

Open Mic Night Feb. 25th 2010

It’s not how it sounds. I’m not going to a comedy thing or even a singing thing. I’m going to the literary night at the arts fest in town. I’m reading some of my poetry. I’m looking forward to it but I’m nervous at the same time. Anyways its going to be awesome. If you’re in town come and watch. There is info about it all over the place. I did it last year and it was awesometacular. I look forward to another sweet evening this year.

2010

I can’t believe another year has ended. Time slips through my fingers. I’ve all but stopped writing. I’m not motivated to write right now. Maybe this year(as I approach a 1/4 century) will bring me the inspiration and motivation I need to continue writing as a friend of mine has asked me to. No promises that this year will be any different from the last but I can pray and hope that God shows me where I’m going in this life. Peace love and happiness to you.