2003-11-30 at 10:20 p.m. - arrows on the path

Rehearsals were very long tonight. We didn't get to the actual dance practicing until 8:00. I didn't leave the church until 9:00. I am slightly tired. I didn't sleep in any during my little holiday break, except for Wednesday, but I just missed school that day anyway. I am trying to think of a good Christmas gift idea for Jason. I never thought I'd have this problem, but I do. A while back I was going to get him the anniversary edition of the soundtrack to West Side Story (he loves that movie), but I got him the original vinyl for it as a little out of the ordinary gift not too long ago. So that is out of the question. I am leaning a lot toward getting him this jacket he likes at Hot Topic. I can't stand that store, but the jacket is actually nice and not gory or anything. It's kind of 80s style and has red, orange and yellow print arrows that go across the chest and around the shoulders. It's different, but it's not ugly and it's something I know he would like. Plus he needs a jacket for when he goes to Kansas City for the One Thing Conference. Although it's not the warmest thing in the world, it can serve as an underlayer to whatever heavy coat he wears. I am excited for him for this trip. I almost went last year, but no other girls could go. But this year I am not going because this is Jason's trip and we both would be distractions to each other. He leaves on the 26th and won't be back until January 2nd. I ask that you exten prayers to him and my youth pastor Don, our youth worship leader Jake, Nick, and Jason, who are the only people going on this trip. They are driving all the way from Florida to KC, come snow, sleet, or rain. I ask that you pray for their protection and safety and vivid encounters with Christ. We do a lot of partnerships with Internation House of Prayer and this isn't your average "Acquire the Fire" type deal, it's intense worship, prayer, and fasting. I ask that you prayer for physical strength and also spiritual strength. And that their hearts are renewed and prepared for this experience.

So yes...in other things. I lately am feeling more and more left to teach. I am thinking of going into theology or getting a bible degree or something and teaching on that. Either for college or high school students. I really feel set in that. I think ministry in some form is supposed to be my life. I am feeling more led and pressed into that. The problem is...convincing my parents that it is a worthy calling and occupation, not a high schooler's fantasy. But I think, what a better way to serve God and serve others by having that kind of knowledge and indepth study of the bible and being able to teach others. To disprove all the beliefs of contradictions...and just the opportunity to really know this stuff. I just am amazed at the knowledge I have accumulated in the last few weeks from my own personal studies. I am not sure what my parents will think. I need some prayers for guidance.

But eh...my dad is watching the Soprano's and I can't stand this show...time for bed.

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