War Room Page #8

When Leo died,

we were not on good terms.

I always felt pushed to the back burner

while the military took first place in his life.

And I was... I was bitter, Elizabeth.

I was so bitter.

But even then,

God was showing me what to do.

He was prompting me to fight for Leo,

to pray for Leo, and I refused.

And I kept pushing it back

and pushing it back until it was too late.

And there's no grief as great

as denying the truth until it's too late.

It was my selfish pride, Elizabeth.

My selfish pride!

And I confessed it.

And I repented,

and I begged God to forgive me.

But I still have a scar.

And then I started spending more time

with the Lord,

and in His word.

And I learned how to fight

in prayer first.

I'm an old woman now.

And I realized that I have not passed on

what I had learned.

And when I last visited Leo's grave,

I asked God to send me someone

that I could help.

Someone that I could teach to fight

the right way.

And He sent me Elizabeth Jordan.

So you see, you,

you were the answer to my prayer.

Well, now you've got to teach

other people to seek the Lord.

You've got to teach other young wives

how to fight.

Yeah. I will.

I will.

- Mom, did you bring my snack?

- Yeah, baby, I got it right here.

- Hey, Danielle, are you nervous?

- Very.

- Are you nervous?

- Oh, yeah!

But I'll be fine just as long as

I don't fall on my face.

Are you still gonna do that flip?

Yeah, I'm gonna do the flip.

And that's not all.

Huh, Danielle?

You ain't seen nothing yet, Liz.

Now I'm nervous.

Tony, isn't that Tom?

Yeah, it is.

Looks like a flat.

No. No! No. No, I can't wait that long!

Why do you promote helping out

in 30 minutes when it takes 45 to get here?

Listen, you guys stay put.

You know, I don't care.

Just send someone!

Why did you do that?

'Cause that's how

I wanna be treated, Danielle.

Wow!

I'm so proud of you

for everything that you've done.

And I just can't wait to see

what you guys do out there.

- You wanna say something to them?

- Yeah, yeah.

- Okay, good.

- Listen, I just spoke with the judges. Okay?

- They've agreed to let us go last. All right?

- Yes!

Remember what we talked about?

We'll be the last thing they see.

We'll be impressive. All right?

Listen, I know you guys are nervous.

Believe me, I am, too.

But we're gonna take that nervous energy

and we're gonna turn it into rocket fuel.

- All right? You guys are with me?

- Yeah.

All right, let's blow them away.

Here we go. Comets on three.

All right, one, two, three.

Comets!

Welcome to the

Double Dutch Citywide Championship.

Who's ready for an awesome day?

All right. We're getting started right now

with the speed round. Here we go!

All right, so the speed scores

will be added to the freestyle scores.

So let's start

the freestyle competition.

First up is the Moon Jumpers.

Next up is the Mustangs!

Now let's give it up for the Tigers!

Here come the SkipSations!

Now for the Speed Angels!

Let's hear it for the Super Skippers!

And now for the final team

in our freestyle competition.

Let's hear it for the Comets!

That's my dad! That's my dad!

The judges' scores are in.

Ln third place this year,

let's hear it for the Super Skippers!

And in second place, it was so close!

Let's hear it for the Comets!

And now our Double Dutch

Citywide Champions for this year,

let's hear it for the Speed Angels!

Hey, what are you doing?

- Hey, hey.

- What's going on?

I'll tell you in a minute, okay?

How was dinner?

It was good.

Cynthia actually agreed to meet with me

on a regular basis.

Good. Good.

- We'll try Tuesday afternoons to start.

- Okay.

Now listen, did they forgive me

for not helping them out?

Yeah. I think so.

You know, they really appreciated

the $500 we gave them though.

I told her we really wanted to do more

but we just couldn't right now

the way things are tight with money.

She understood. But we did skip dessert.

- Yeah?

- Yeah.

Well, listen, I got something

I need to tell you. Okay?

Now I want you to think about it

before you respond, okay?

What is it?

I had an interview today.

And I got offered the job on the spot.

To do what?

To be the new director

at the community center.

Liz, we know this place so well.

You know?

I'm telling you, I can do this job.

Gosh. You would be closer to home.

It's only half the pay,

but if we're wise, I know we can make it.

Listen to me.

I would rather have a man chasing Jesus

than a house full of stuff.

Okay.

All right, then I'll accept it.

You know what, I'm kind of glad

you didn't have that dessert tonight.

Why?

I got something for you.

Why don't you have a seat on the couch?

- What?

- Just head to the couch.

I got this, don't worry about it.

Where's Danielle?

She's fine. She's over at Jennifer's house.

They're having a sleepover. Yeah.

What is this?

You'll see.

No, no, no. Tony, don't touch my feet.

Hey. Just roll with it. Okay?

All right, come on now.

Oh, my goodness, it feels so good.

Now it's time I give you

what you deserve.

This is for the woman I don't deserve.

You go ahead and work on that,

and I am gonna get started on that

foot massage you've been asking for.

Really?

- Are you really doing this for me?

- Yeah, come on now.

No, no, no, Tony!

I don't want you to smell my feet.

Babe, look. I told you,

I got this. You... Look.

You need to trust me, okay?

So, like that.

I'm ready to go. You hear me?

- You're terrible.

- Yeah.

What's wrong?

I'm eating my favorite dessert

while my husband is rubbing my feet.

There has got to be a God in Heaven!

You've done it again, Lord.

You've done it again.

You are good and You are mighty

and You are merciful!

And You keep taking care of me

when I don't deserve it.

Praise You, Jesus!

You are Lord.

Give me another one, Lord.

Guide me to who You want me to help.

Raise up more that will call upon

Your name!

Raise up those that love You

and seek You and trust You!

Raise them up, Lord! Raise them up!

Lord, we need a generation of believers

who are not ashamed of the gospel.

We need an army of believers, Lord,

that hate to be lukewarm

and will stand on Your word

above all else.

Raise them up, Lord. Raise them up.

I pray for unity among

those that love You.

I pray that You open their eyes

so that they can see Your truth, Lord.

I pray for Your hand

of protection and guidance!

Raise up a generation, Lord,

that will take light into this world.

That will not compromise

when under pressure!

That will not cower, Lord,

when others fall away!

Raise them up, Lord,

that they will proclaim

that there is salvation

in the name of Jesus Christ!

Raise up warriors, Lord,

who will fight on their knees,

who will worship You

with their whole hearts, Lord.

Lord, call us to battle,

that we may proclaim You

King of Kings and Lord of Lords!

I pray these things with all my heart!

Raise them up, Lord! Raise them up!

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