First things First

So I am sitting at my computer desk here in my plain white dorm room of boredom, and was feeling compelled to put some of my thoughts down on...well its not paper, but you know what I am getting at. Anyways I finished cleaning my dorm not so long ago, that was fun, considering I was blasting music as I did so. The room is fairly clean now, and looks nice, especially with my vibrant red Les Paul adorning it. 

I guess it's only natural that today being Sunday, should be a day of renewal and cleaning. Of course as only good metaphors can, it implies cleaning from the inside also.  That is where I am at today, there are things that I have to come clean about and renew myself. Mostly my tendency to compromise, especially these previous few days. I can't say that it is such a hardcore wake up call, but it definitely gets the message across. I got a Citation for Minor in Possession of Alcohol, this Friday. Now before everyone starts thinking various suiting names (idiot, alcoholic, retard, etc...), lets remember that I am not a saint. 

If I were to count all the days in a Month in which I drink I would count maybe 3. I never get drunk except by accident. I guess I mostly do it as a way to relax, and socialize with the crowd at parties, and I don't really feel like I am doing something bad. Of course lets get back to the Citation. 

I think the citation is more of a little tap on the shoulder saying "Don't you think you have been compromising your values too much lately?". 

Too which I now respond, "Yea." and then grimace in shame. 

Too top of the fact that I have been compromising my values, I have been ignoring my God given morals. When I got the citation, I told what some people consider a white lie. They asked for my home address, I asked if they needed my dorm address, they said no. So I began giving them my parents home address, where I used to live, as soon as I gave out the numbers to the street, I said "hold up" and gave them my neighbors address. I claimed it was my mailing address, because UPS and Fed Ex do not deliver to the other address. Which is true, I do have UPS and Fed Ex ship to my neighbors place. Immediately I knew it was not a good idea, and told the officer I felt concerned about the address portion as it does not reflect what is shown on both my Drivers License, or school records. The officer waved it off as not a big concern, but I having stretched the truth, felt my sin against God settle in my heart. 

So sometime this Month I must go to court, and hopefully be allowed to plead Diversion, as it is my first and only offense. This will allow to be wiped off my record, and unfortunately I will have to pay some money. Hopefully I will receive mercy, and if needed correct the address portion so I may be redeemed. 

The rest is up to God, and please pray for me that I may be able to hold on to my convictions and stop compromising.