Be Careful What You Ask For

Since God never goes back on His word sometimes when you pray for things he will give you exactly what you want. I prayed that God would show me he who he wanted me to date, and well he's definately showing me who not to date. Although it's not exactly what i want God's way is way better than mine and I must trust Him. If we let God take complete control of our lives we can throw our own personal agendas out the window. Because God is perfect and all knowing and his plan for our lives is the plan that will give him the most glory, so we must hold fast, be patient, and work on God's time and plan not our own.

Birthday

I turned 19 Thursday and I wanted to wait a few days to talk about how this year of my life is different from the rest, well at 18 I graduated highschool, started college wrote some new music and made some new friends. Eighteen was pretty productive, did I do all i could to give God the most glory with my life? Did I try to all the time? No, I'm human so that makes me unperfect, my goal this year is to love Jesus with everything I have, and then to love others as myself, if i ever get those two completely down then i will feel successful. So besides those two things im gonna become a better musician and maybe start a relationship with a lady friend who knows? O well later...

Ps- I also got a tat at 18 and dang it im gonna get at least one at 19.

God Bless

A Fisherman to Fish

Jesus said he would make his disciples "Fishers of men." He first chose fishermen to be His disciples, fishermen were not the most respected in the community but Jesus chose them to follow Him. Just like He chooses us, all we have to do is follow. It really takes a fishermen to fish.

Gettin in the Swing

College is back in full swing, I enjoy it although at times it is stressful. Im really trying to get back in the whole writing music thing i need a new song badly. I also recommend the new Killswitch Engage album...As Daylight Dies it is the best metal album in a long long long time. Adam D is amazing.

A Day inthe Life

College isn't all fun and games. I guess the reality of being onyour own and fending for yourself makes you realize how stressful life can sometimes be. Through it all you must just try and keep your head on straight and know that you are gonna make it through. Because at the end of the day you are yourself and thats all you can be.

Fresh Ink

I got my first tattoo yesterday and it is beautiful. I got a tree on my shoulder with roots coming down and the roots spell out "Christ". This symbolizes that like a tree the roots are what stabelize and anchor the tree and also without roots a tree cannot live. The same is true with me, without Christ I would spiritually be unstable and dead. Ps ask to see it but plz dont touch its kinda sore.

Love and the Revival of Mr. White

I did get The Beatles album "Love" for Christmas and on a scale of 1 to 10 its an 11. The Beatles would be proud of the job done, I love the transitions and the sound quality is amazing. The only thing wrong is that it is missing "Let it Be" and I wished it had the full versions of "Sgt. Peppers" and "Blackbird" but the album is still amazing none the less. And I revived my Ipod (Mr. White) he was apparently just in a coma but he is back and better than ever. Until next next time, stay classy.

Styles and Genres

I have founds myself having more variety in my music lately. I just bought the new John Legend cd which is amazing and I listen to just more of everything. Which is good, you shouldn't limit yourself to just one style of music listen to it all. But one thing remains certain, The Beatles are the greatest band of all time and I will not argue with you about it. Everything they ever produced was and still is phenominal I am truly hoping Santa brings me "Love" for Christmas.

New Post

It has been forever since blogging on here. Sorry if you check regularly, but I just couldn't bring myself to write a new blog. I just don't know where I would be without my friends because I have been depressed for a while about some things I still don't really want to talk about, but life is good and God is good. I honestly don't understand why certain things have happened, but I trust God and will praise him even when things don't seem to work out for my favor. But since my last blog I have written two songs, "Fall" and "Christmas Song" both are love songs to the same girl, not that she cares. Oh well live and learn I guess. God Bless.

PS-check the songs out purevolume.com/elirhodes and myspace.com/mourningformorgan.

I Don't Know Anymore

I cant seem to finish any songs! I start but never fininsh...I'm experiencing extreme writer's block. But BRAND NEW's new album: "The Devil and God are Raging Inside Me " releases TUESDAY!!!!!! I will be there at Best Buy that morning everyone should buy this cd. And also Check out Rookie of the Year, and Boys Like Girls. They are also good....and still check me out at www.purevolume.com/elirhodes

My Prayer

God in all I do let me give You glory, I can't impress You. I just want to glorify You.

I really want to give You glory, grant me wisdom to see what You want me to see God.

Thats my prayer....also check out purevolume.com/elirhodes and myspace.com/mourningformorgan. Im in the process of writing and recording New STUFF!!! But only time will tell. God Bless

In My Life

I played last weekend @ Familar Grounds. I had a good time. My life has been hectic lately but I enjoy it, kinda wish I had a girl to spend it with. But, I'm guessing it may not be Christ's will for me right now. O well, live and learn I reckon. I can honestly say that God is good though. God is truly good.

PS- Im now on purevolume @ www.purevolume.com/elirhodes check that out and I'm looking for shows, so if you find me one let me know via phone call or @ myspace.com/mourningformorgan.

Familar Grounds

Friday night I'm playing at Familar grounds in downtown Clemson. We play around 9pm please come and support us. I'm pretty excited Im playing my first acoustic gig.

How I Feel About Christ

Break me, Break me.
Use me as You will.
It doesn't matter what I want.
May Your will be done.
May Your will be done.

It's Great to Be Depressed Together

Tonight was like a reunion. Hoyt, John P. Westbrook, and I got to finally hangout again it was awesome. We are all a little older and wiser. We shared of some experiences of our pasts that made us sad. But we were together so that made it all better. Earlier today we went to Mellow Mushroom with the boys and G. That was also a fun time.

I Can't Get You Off My Mind

This time of year I always think about my best friend Danny Craft who died of cancer when I was a freshmen in highschool. I often think of what life would be like if he would have made it through highschool with me. It makes me cry because I still miss him so much. This past weekend for some reason his absence has hit me hard. But God has a purpose for everything and although I definately don't understand how taking Danny gives God more glory I know it was His will and I trust that. I do know if it weren't for Danny's death I wouldn't be as close to Christ as I am now. Because naturally after his death I got depressed, and instead of getting mad at God and running towards sin I tried getting closer to God. I don't regret that decision one bit. So if you have lost a friend or family member don't get mad at God draw closer to Him. I promise you won't regret it.

Shane and Shane

Tonight....Shane and Shane were amazing! Thats all you need to know.

Emo...or at least what am tonight

Everytime I see you I dont know what to say.
I stand and try to catch the breathe you took away.
But sometimes i must say, I want to throw your memory away.
You don't know what you do to me, honestly.
Do you realize how bad this hurts me?
Maybe I'm selfish, maybe im wrong.
If I am so what i don't care, I've loved you all along.

There's my emo moment for the day, although I can honestly say Im excited that God still loves me...even though I screw up so much. There is nothing greater than the love of Christ. No matter how deep the pit is you're in Christ can pull you out. That makes me happy. Although other aspects of life completely and utterly depress me.
God Bless,
Eli

P.S.- If you haven't done so please check www.myspace.com/mourningformorgan its my acoustic project......please!

Downtown always = Awesome

I love going downtown with the boys. Tonight seemed to be a little different, b/c we talked about what it meant to be a Christian. We basically all came to the conclusion that being a Christian is to be like Christ. Jesus was a servant who loved and had compassion for others. We shouldn't just try and follow the "rules." We should show Christ's love through our actions and our love towards others.....well I'm off to bed, God Bless

Something New

So yea I haven't posted in a while. So sorry, I'll try and do better. Well, life has been busy as of late, i finally put up my myspace music page! I'm pretty excited about it. The url is www.myspace.com/mourningformorgan please check it out I would greatly appreciate the support. I went and saw Madison Fair this past friday and as usual they were AMAZING!!!!! I also urge you to check them out. I promise I'll blog more often just be patient.