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!
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
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.
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.
Sunday, September 15, 2013
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)
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)
Friday, September 13, 2013
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
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
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
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
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...
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...
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
Work Hard, Type Later
Hello to those who read my personal blog. I'm going to try keep posting, sharing things that's going on, but I've been assigned at school to maintain two other blogs, so this one I'll have to take a step back from for a little while.
No worries tho, I won't abandon this blog completely. I'll try to post once a week or more if I when since I'll already be on here posting for school.
Stay encouraged and blessed.
No worries tho, I won't abandon this blog completely. I'll try to post once a week or more if I when since I'll already be on here posting for school.
Stay encouraged and blessed.
Friday, August 2, 2013
I'm Still Here, Praise God!
Praise God for my life!!!
A yr ago today, I was robbed by gunpoint, feared for my life, and all I could do is trust God. He protected me. I praise Him for those who gave comfort, showed love, and prayed for me. It's been a day to day process getting over it, but or course I'll never forget.
Tomorrow is not promised, but I thank God for each day I do get to see. Despite the incident, I never lost faith in God. Since then I've learned a lot about myself and grown in many ways. All glory to God for helping me to move forward.
I'm Still Here-Travis Greene
Psalm 46:1 "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble."
Psalm 121:7-8 "The LORD will keep you from all evil; he will keep your life. The LORD will keep your going out and your coming in from this time forth and forevermore."
Psalm 138:7 "Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you preserve my life; you stretch out your hand against the wrath of my enemies, and your right hand delivers me."
Psalm 86:2 "Preserve my life, for I am godly; save your servant, who trusts in you—you are my God.
A yr ago today, I was robbed by gunpoint, feared for my life, and all I could do is trust God. He protected me. I praise Him for those who gave comfort, showed love, and prayed for me. It's been a day to day process getting over it, but or course I'll never forget.
Tomorrow is not promised, but I thank God for each day I do get to see. Despite the incident, I never lost faith in God. Since then I've learned a lot about myself and grown in many ways. All glory to God for helping me to move forward.
I'm Still Here-Travis Greene
Psalm 46:1 "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble."
Psalm 121:7-8 "The LORD will keep you from all evil; he will keep your life. The LORD will keep your going out and your coming in from this time forth and forevermore."
Psalm 138:7 "Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you preserve my life; you stretch out your hand against the wrath of my enemies, and your right hand delivers me."
Psalm 86:2 "Preserve my life, for I am godly; save your servant, who trusts in you—you are my God.
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