Where are all my Christians at?

The harvest is PLENTY and the laborers are FEW!!! SMH, so many claiming to be saved/Christians and their lives don't reflect it.Where are all my Christians at?

There needs to be more faithfulness, repentance, obedience, and fight against sin/satan.
Talk is not enough...are you actually serving God, following His commandments, and being apart of a body of other true believers?

For me, I'm working on being more faithful to reading the Word. The more I study and know, the better I can face what comes my way. I'll be able to stand even more firmly on the truth. I want people to notice that I'm living differently. I want people to notice that I'm a follower of Christ.

"Let's get it together Christians. We are starting to blend in with the world and that should not be!"We are called to be lights, the salt of the earth, ambassadors...so why can't those who are not of Christ can't tell the difference between us and themselves?

Art Revelations

My art classes this semester have helped me really evaluate myself as an artist. As with any other artists, I have my own style, outlook, perspective, etc...
I really love and enjoy what I do. I really can't see my self doing anything else but art. I love to draw, paint, design, take/edit photos, sculpt, and so on. I praise God for blessing me to be an artist. I get to express myself in ways I can't say in words. I am allowing to "bring to life" what I or other people want to convey through artwork.

Even though right now my primary focus is graphic design, I think it is still important for me to stay active in the fine arts. I still need to sketch/draw out my concepts. When I paint, I get a better perspective about colors. I could go on...

Anyway, I can't wait to see where God will place me in the art world. I know I have a spot there and when the time is right, I'll be ready to make my mark and SHINE!!!

By the way please check out my website www.CharmsArtisticExpressions.webs.com

FIGHT!

Arm yourselves Christians, satan is on the attack!!! He is seeking to destroy your family, your marriage, and your life!
He got traps out there, waiting for you to get caught in. He knows how to tempt you.
He knows your weaknesses.
So prepare yourself fight!!!

Why are families being torn apart?
Why is divorce so high?
Why is there so much sexual immorality?
Why are you entrapped by sin?
Why are there not more Christians standing up for the truth?
Why are you not fighting?

Get out of your comfort zone, stop being afraid, and start showing your faith in the Lord. He wants you to be ready for satan's attacks. God will empower and strengthen you to defeat Him and have victory!!!

You're only going to lose if don't have God leading you and being by your side!

Ephesians 6:10-18
(The Whole Armor of God)

10 "Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. 13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. 14 Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. 16 In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; 17 and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, 18 praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints..."

COMPLAINTS!

I wonder if anyone could go a day without complaining, but instead change their words and thoughts into saying something positive, encouraging, or grateful.

So easy to complain, what good do you have going on in your life? If all you do is vent and complain especially on fb, then all people are going to think is that you're discouraging, selfish, and depressing.
Start looking at how God woke you up, gave you life, and that yes it could be worse, but He has mercy on you. He wouldn't get you anything you couldn't bear...REMEMBER?!?! I mean yes, sometimes you get down, things don't go your way, and you feel pain, hurt, rejection, etc...BUT GOD said don't be anxious and don't complain. See the bigger picture and how God wants you to get through it.Cry if you have to, maybe yell it out, but then get over it and move on.

I had to and still work on this...life will have challenges and struggles, but I know that God meant it for my good and for that He does get the glory.
I've started to count it all joy when trials come my way, because focus isn't how bad it is, but how I'm going to endure and come out of it better than when I got into it.

Honestly, it may be hard not to complain, but at least work on not doing it so often. The more you do, the happier you'll be.

The Tunnel Metaphor

You're in a tunnel. There's little beams of light piercing through it's walls, distracting you because you can't help to keep looking through each one to see what's on the other side. You're hoping to see something you will like, something you want. Although you're just getting more disappointed because each hole isn't revealing what you want to really see. It's not even giving you the full picture.  So now what?

Move on, move forward until you see the light at the end of that tunnel. Keep going to you're out of this tunnel.  No I'm not talking about death, I'm talking about seeing yourself moving closer to God. All those little beams of light seem good, but there are not where you need to be looking. You're going up and down, left and right, when what's right in front of you is all you need to see...God. He's right there. Stop getting side track by things that don't matter. You won't be able to see it all clearly until you're totally in the light. God wants you to be in the light completely.

That tunnel is a trap to keep you away from Him. Fooling you into it's better to stay in there and have temporary pleasure, when the real joy and peace is outside of it.
Get out of that tunnel as fast as you can. Run to the other end to God!

Just a little self examination...

Sometimes I wonder if I'm too nice, too hopeful...too encouraging...and the answer is yes, lol. Although sometimes I can't help it. I know it is apart of how God wanted me to be. I'm a very empathic person. I care more than I should and I feel what others feel, so I tend to act on those traits because I feel a sort of need to be helpful or encouraging in some way.
I have learned to be more care though. I've learned to pray more about how to respond to people and their situations, so I come at them appropriately and effectively. I can't always come at someone as if it's not big deal or be too comforting when they need to be exhorted or rebuked...in love and in truth. It has been a lesson in discerning how to control my empathic self.

Just a little self examination...more to come.

Reaction to a trial (poem)

Never had to go through anything too hard,
God promised He wouldn't give me more than I could take.
Sometimes it feel I can't get through,
and there's only wrong decisions I make.
I can't see the end and the way is kinda grim,
I want to give up and cry,
but I choose to lean on Him.
It's hard when faced with the unknown,
and you don't know what's ahead,
I get a little anxious,
not deal with it, enough said.
It doesn't work that way,
at least it won't help the issues I'll face.
I have to let go and let God,
stand firm in a rocky place.
It's take one day at a time,
it's a process or a journey,
So never thinking too far ahead,
it will just overwhelm me.
No point in kicking and screaming,
throw all kind of things around.
Can't hide or ignore what's going on,
I know where my strength can be found.
God uses difficult situations to build me up,
and I will have many in my life,
but I can't let it get to me,
just fight against the strife.
I won't always know the meaning behind a trial,
I just have to take it and endure.
God knows better than me anyway,
and He'll be with me for sure.

Written and copyright by Charmion B. Thomas (aka Poetic Princess)

There's a reason...

God doesn't always reveal everything to us as sometimes our lives seem like a mystery. We just have to trust in His plan and purpose for our lives...what do we...what's done to us...what will happen...etc. 
Although it does cause us to worry or doubt, we have to kick those feelings aside, pushed satan out of our way, and keep running the race God has us running in life.

1 Corinthians 9:24-27




"Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain it. Every athlete exercises self-control in all things. They do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable.  So I do not run aimlessly; I do not box as one beating the air. But I discipline my body and keep it under control, lest after preaching to others I myself should be disqualified."

Hebrews 12:1

"Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us,"

Remember that God choose you not only because He loves you, but you have a purpose He wants you to fulfilled. He is leading you to where you NEED to be. He is making you to who you NEED to be! Don't worry so much about how it's going to happen, just pray, listen, and obey (act as your told to do by God)!

How ever things might have started in your life, remember that God will complete a good work in the end. Nothing is in vain when you're living for God.
Ecc. 7:8
"Better is the end of a thing than its beginning...."

Some songs that I think will encourage you:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFmSzL2ppvg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8lO7HbXLxOk

Who do run to?

If you're depressed, struggling, insecure, discourage, etc.
Don't sulk, complain, and/or have a pity party, especially on facebook!!!
Find peace, comfort, and understanding from God!
You need to being studying the Bible, praying, and taking against those things hindering you from moving forward in your life.
You're answers are not on facebook, found on google...
You won't really find comfort in drinking or feel better because you let someone have it by cussing them out and getting back at them.
You'll find answers and everything else you'll need in Christ.

STOP CRYING OUT TO THE WORLD AND START CRYING OUT TO CHRIST!


to be continued...