Waging War...

The wages of sin is death, and the wages of war is death.
The gift of God is eternal, and a War won is scarce.

These two lines stand true for my fellow Soldiers (On Both Fronts). There is no winning in a war just a temporary achievement, and with that achievement comes more terror, and puts you on edge because you know your enemy is going to retaliate. the only war I know of that can be Actually Won is found in...


Isaiah 14:12-17
"How you are fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning! How you are cut down to the ground, You who weakened the nations! For you have said in your heart: 'I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God; I will also sit on the mount of the congregation On the farthest sides of the north; I will ascend above the heights of the clouds, I will be like the Most High.' Yet you shall be brought down to Sheol, To the lowest depths of the Pit. "Those who see you will gaze at you, And consider you, saying: 'Is this the man who made the earth tremble, Who shook kingdoms, Who made the world as a wilderness And destroyed its cities, Who did not open the house of his prisoners?' "All the kings of the nations, All of them, sleep in glory, Everyone in his own house; But you are cast out of your grave Like an abominable branch, Like the garment of those who are slain, Thrust through with a sword, Who go down to the stones of the pit, Like a corpse trodden underfoot"

This verse, the one just read gives me shivers every time I read it. Its the truth and its final. God has and will finally rid us of this thing called sin. We will get new bodies; Heavenly bodies. We will be like soldiers fighting for our eternity in this last War. But I pray your on the right side because the outcome of that war is already decided, Sin will be brought to Sheol and will be cast into the lake of fire forever.

I believe this prophecy will come to pass because other like it have already been fulfilled. Jesus Birth was prophesied approximately 700 years before his actual birth when King Herod was in power; as shown by historians and history records.

Isaiah 7:14
Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel.

The Tides of Change

To: God, Jesus, and Holy Spirit...

When I look around and see all the people in my life
I see change and progression, care and no depression
I cant seem to see change in my own life as I can in others
maybe its because I care more for others than myself but it still hurts.

The tides of change to me have not yet risen.
I can see its my brothers birthday, 22 is getting up there and my 21st to come
Graduation for all the high school students, and my college graduation pending. I'm engaged and getting married, Nothing never seemed so far away.

I find I'm getting comfortable in the Lord and with my spirituality
So its time for the tides of change to wash away the writing in the sand
The writing of all the contentedness, pain, nervousness, resentment, and complacency. Its time to be washed anew in the tides of change.

I find it funny that this; the writing, would be my source of emotional expression. I cant seem to hold back tears when I think of everything I could have done better. Not letting people down, causing hurt and pain. Sometimes I find reasons why its my fault, and I cant seem to lift the weights after I pile them all on. My shoulders aren't strong enough to carry the weight of the world.

That's why its time for the tides of change to wipe clean the writing in the sand, and for me to step out of what I know and move forward without looking back. I need to. I have to. My future, and well being depend upon it. And If I don't change my complacency, I already know the outcome:

Revelations 3:15-16
“I know all the things you do, that you are neither hot nor cold. I wish that you were one or the other! But since you are like lukewarm water, neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of my mouth!"

Now its time for u to do your part. I already know I cant do this on my own, because Ive tried. Ive tried for the past few years. I need to be accountable for my actions; yes even my non-actions. If I stumble help me back up, if I'm drowning resuscitate me with the holy spirit. I need to be pushed into the fire to be refined and molded.

Its hard to ask for help, especially since I brought all this upon myself but when I was reading my bible today I came across:

Ezekiel 18:30-31
" Therefore, O house of Israel, I will judge you, each one according to his ways, declares the Sovereign Lord. Repent! Turn away from all your offenses; then sin will not be your downfall. Rid yourself of all the offenses you have committed, and get a new heart and a new spirit.

Amen...

L.O.V.E.

Alpha Omega Company Update.

To whom this does concern. I am halfway through my rotation and will be returning home soon. I always seem to run into the most interesting, or if it were you probably the weirdest people you will ever meet. This Iranian man was in the temple praying for his family and friends when I walked in and startled him. He stood up and ran! He came back about 3 minutes later with some water, bread, and a pillow to sit on. Even though the temple was crumbling around him, this priest was not going to give up on that church. No matter how many holes were in the walls. Well it turns out he knew how to speak English and we started conversing. This man who lived off of 2 dollars and 75 cents a week was supporting his family and everyone who came to the temple to pray. I found out that he had bought the bread and water (which I was eating) with his weekly wages.

How could it be that in America and Canada we can barely find time to talk to our own families and care for them but than somehow a priest halfway around the world would show more love and respect to a complete stranger that I do with most people I know. This was what made this all so interesting. When I asked him what drove him to do what he does, he gave me one word...LOVE. He said it stood for Living Our Victories Everyday...

You see to this man caring for a church wasn't about the holes in the walls or the money he didn't have. It was about caring and loving others first to get the victory in Christ no matter what the cost. His church was the people in his community and abroad, flesh and blood bound to an eternity in either heaven or hell. His greatest joy and passion in life was gaining those small victories everyday. I find that you will not get to where you want to go unless you walk, and walking takes small steps. Well Heaven is kinda the same way, you have to make the small victories along the way or else you wont get to where your going. Sometimes I wish I could talk to you in person because there is so much I want to say but this paper is only so long...

I love you all and I will be back soon, Lord permitting...

Lt. Kevin Dilts

To my dearest family, friends, and Fiance...

Its been so long since Ive felt the warmth of a bed, or even a pillow for my head. the mortars are all around and its hard to sleep...even if it is just a bed of hay its the best we got. All night long I grasp my rifle, praying and trusting my fellow soldiers wont let the front line down. I miss you Sarah, I miss all you guys. But this was a choice that was made for me long before I ever knew about it. I pray for you all the time, and i hope you do the same. Life is hard on the front lines, never be mistaken of that. The gift I received was free but its not easy to keep. There is a war going on and most people back home don't even know about it. Its like nothing you have ever heard or read about. Te enemy's tactics are decisive and strong.

I have to wrap up now because its lights out in a few minutes but keep praying for me and everyone else out here on the front lines. the ones defending for what is right and just. Remember me and that I have always and will always love you...

Yours sincerely
Lt. Kevin Dilts

Shell Shock

I awake in a panic looking all around
I can see a tank rolling by, yet I hear no sound
The mark of the beast is splattered all over the thing
I raise my weapon to defend but it's coming up the left wing
It's now or never but I'm frozen in terror
The tank just rolls by and I'm still safe
Somehow I must have been covered by grace

Recovery fire hails down on my enemy
Trumpets sound and the land is shaken
My enemy has fallen and I'm still safe
Somehow I must have been covered by grace

My lieutenant and general, my Lord and Savior
He came back for me, his long lost soldier.
I was caught in battle and got left behind

Back at camp I look into a mirror
All I can see is a bruised and battered face
I can see now I WAS covered by grace.

Something More

How will it end
This thing called life
Could this be all
The painful fall

There must be something more
Something to look for
Something thats for sure
More than this broken life

I close my eyes
And tears well up
You wipe away all lies
And leave me with silent cries

As night falls
I look into the mirror
I stare at my face
As I find a dark place
A dark eternal place I don't want to face
I try to stop fueling the pain
There's no self control
So I just let my emotions go

There must be something more
Something to look for
Something that's for sure
More than this broken life

I am so tired
I am so broken
How is it that I am choking

I feel you lift me up
Remove the knot around my neck
And place me in your arms
Exactly where I belong

There is something more
Something to look for
Something that's for sure
More than this broken life

One Way

The Revelations of this world.

Are too far gone to be encircled.

I've been on this road so long.

How can one man do so much wrong.

How can one man seem to stay so strong.



I've been on this road for far to long.

Its time to put my running shoes on.

I've got to run and finish this race.

So i can secure my place.

And not be left behind in the wake.




How long will this pain endure.

How long till my pain is cured.

How long will I look on in despair.

How long till I truly care.