I have been in public school since kindergarten, so I really don't know any different than what goes on there, and the struggles that I face being a Christian growing up in a public school. But one thing that any Christian in a public school setting would say is that, IT IS NOT EASY!!! There are "giants" to face around every single corner. To some people, the way that we live as a Christian is just ridiculous. They just don't understand the entirety of growing up the way that we have.

So, what I'm going to start out with is a few questions, just to get you thinking about different aspects of being a Christian in public school....

Q. What do you want people to think about you?

A. For me I want people to know that I am a Christian. I don't care what they have to say about it, they can think what they want. I don't want them to think that I am ashamed of my faith... What good will that do in reaching out to them?

Q. Do you get discouraged by your peers and teachers?

A. For me, the majority of my peers and teachers do not share my faith. They just don't understand the things that I believe. But, then there are the few that I know are Christians, and I can talk to them if I start to feel discouraged. From experience I can say that it isn't fun to be "alone" in school. It can feel like you are the only one that is following God's way and you can reach the point where you are asking yourself why God is putting you through this. Sometimes it just doesn't make sense to us, but in the end God has a plan for us, and a reason that we are in a public school. As long as you stick to your faith and lay your life, struggles, and problems at God's feet, then you will pull through, and be an example for those around you.



"Pile your troubles on God's shoulders- he'll carry your load, He'll help you out. He'll never let good people topple into ruin." ~Psalm 55:22~

Q. Are you willing to stand up for what you believe in?

There has been some debate on Facebook about music and what is "appropriate" for Christians to listen to, and the music that Christian bands/singers put out.

I feel, one woman's opinion, that not ALL music is good for Christians to listen to.  I also feel that there are GOOD songs, but that not ALL "good" songs glorify God.  For example, "ABC" is a GOOD song, but it doesn't put out the salvation message or even mention God.  I am NOT bothered so much by the genre of music as I am the lyrics of a song.  If someone loves listening to Metallica and other heavy metal bands, and they get saved, what are they to listen to now?  Do you think that person is really going to be satisfied with The Gaithers?  

Music is a very powerful tool that can be used to reach so many people for Christ.   It is also a very personal thing.  I know, for me, music touches my soul and heart like nothing short of hearing God's voice or the laughter of my kids can.  A song that worships and talks about God will give me goosebumps, tears, and an overwhelming heart to praise Him.  So back to music being personal, to the person who loves heavy metal, you don't want them going back to secular music to satisfy his music needs.  THAT is why I have no issues with the genre of music.  To each is own there.  BUT the songs should absolutely be clear that the purpose is to bring praise and salvation message or mentioning of God. 

I have gotten a lesson in Christian music lately with finding out how many artists, CHRISTIAN artists, do not use the opportunities on their albums to do that.  And what an opportunity they have!  How many have come to know Jesus as Savior due to the opening of the eyes or heart by a song professing His saving grace and undying love for them?  

I feel that Christians, have a God given order to bring as many people to Him as we can, to take every opportunity to do so.  Ok, do Christian artists get excluded from this?  Then I don't understand why a CHRISTIAN band or singer would rather record a song about bugs instead of one about God.  

I have heard the argument "Well, they recorded it because it will go out to secular radio stations and more people will be exposed to the song.  Then maybe they will want to hear more of their music and maybe buy the CD and then they will hear the songs about God."

I have some issues with this.  There are too many "Maybe's" for me.  MAYBE they will want to hear more from the artist, MAYBE they will buy the CD, and MAYBE they will bother to listen to the other songs on the CD.  To me, and remember this is ONE woman's opinion, it is just a way for the artists to gain popularity.  I know God gave them a talent to sing, then they need to use the talent that HE gave them to bring glory to HIM but sharing the salvation message and mentioning God's name, not bugs.  If these "bug" songs were not coming from CHRISTIAN artists, we as Christians, would not think twice.  Is the "bug" song bad....NO...does it have the salvation message or even mention God....NO...is it recorded by a Christian band/singer....YES.  sigh

Please share your prayer requests, you can do them anonymously, or leave them on the Fan Page on Facebook.  Let's be prayer warriors for each other today!

Here's one to get you praising God today. I don't know how you can hear this song and not feel like shouting out "Glory, Glory, Hallelujah! He Reigns!"

Is Jesus everything to you? 

"How quickly I forget I'm yours!"