I believe that conversation needs to go both ways. It needs to be equal in some form or another. It can be a challenge especially for me to listen to the "other" side of a story, once my mind is made up on what I stand for. I think that is true for many people. Thinking about how much I choose to tune out instead of just listening to what people have to say struck me this morning. I have found that listening is something that takes time to fully understand and actually do. I was doing so well a few months ago when I found out I had this issue with listening but now I am finding myself falling short in relationships with those I love and care for. I get nervous for change so I tune out the change. I get frazzled by "new" things so I tune out those new things. Oh, my dear friends, this is a real problem. I am hurting those I care for by not doing something as simple as listening to them. I don't really know where our relationships stand anymore and that really hurts me as well. My motivation for this post is my girl, Rachel, again, I am so closed off on her opinion sometimes and I am not really sure why. From now on I am making the commitment and life change of listening to what she has to say whether I like it or not she has an opinion even if it disagrees with my own. One of my many duties as a Christian woman is having the ability to listen and I have fallen somewhat short. This duty of mine will take time to build but I think realizing that I have not been the best in this area will help me to become all that I can be and help me grow closer to God.
I read this verse today out of James and man does it speak truth about what is going on in my head: "Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger"-James 1:19
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This girl is someone I cherish very much. She is not only my co-leader for bible study she is my friend, guide, confidant, companion, and more importantly sister in Christ. Rachel has taught me several things about myself this year that I did not know before, some things awesome and then some things not so awesome. This lady has been able to be real with me and that is something I truly appreciate. I thank God for her presence every day and I am glad I get to spend so much time with her. We are "neighbors" on our floor in the Towers South dorm, we live in at college and for that I am also grateful. The devil sure hasn't made our friendship at all easy, but God has been there to pick up our broken pieces and that makes our friendship so much more worth while. Knowing that we are all broken is something that is very important; God really has saved both of us in some great ways and I have been thankful that I get to share some of those experiences with her. Rachel has encouraged me through some pretty hard times as well. Life is not always easy and I am lucky to have a girl like Rachel in my life when things get tough, she really has been there for me. She is one of the most honest people I know, although it may take her some time to say how she feels, she usually does it with compassion and understanding. Sometimes we are called to be blunt and confrontational by God and those times can be very difficult especially when it involves loved ones feelings but Rachel has this ability to let people know "what's up" in a non-hurtful but loving way. I have had some challenges dealing with my negativity and pessimism, yeah I know right, me pessimistic, but, friends, it is very true and a very ugly thing about myself. I struggle a lot with negativity and that can lead to some really hurtful things but this woman, Rachel, has lead me to a sunshine state of mind that I adore so much! I am thrilled I get to share her with all of you! Although she probably doesn't know it or won't believe it even if I told her, she is a life changer and I am so blessed to have her in my life. Hello friends,
Just checking in and ready to tell you how excited I am for today! It is the start of a new semester meaning a lot of good things; new classes, new people, new friendships, new bible studies, new work schedule, just a whole lot of new. I am more than ready to dive right into this new semester. My attitude is positive and that is so great! I have had my heart set on making a change and a new semester is just the way to do it. No more procrastinating, no more super high unreachable expectations, no more negativeness. This time will be different with the help of God, family, and friends by my side there is a good chance I will stick to this "change". When you think about it, change can be good. A quote to live by, "Be the change that you wish to see in the world" ~Mahatma Gandhi Have a blessed day, Cassie
Realizing life may be short but afterlife is eternal.
Realizing life is real. Realizing God is more alive than we know. Dreaming of new beginning. Dreaming of changes in my life. Dreaming of God swooping down and rescuing me. Discovering that I am human. Discovering my family, inside and out. Discovering who I am and who I want to be. Making changes. Making friends. Making art. Worshiping the Lord with full intent. Learning a lot. Determining trust and giving it. This guy right here is my brother, Luke. Him and I have not always got along and yes I have been very hurt by his actions in the past but I will always love him. He is my older brother, the "role model", the one I follow, the one I look up to. I love my brother so unconditionally it hurts sometimes when love is not returned, due to lack of the ability to care we get lost in our relationship of brother and sister sometimes. I have been hurt by my brother, yes, but I will never stop loving him. He is my only brother and we have been through so much. I will always continue to use my love for Christ to pray for him and pour into him. I am sad at times for our broken relationship that has been but I am never willing to give up on it. My brother and I have both made big mistakes in our lives and i think that is what makes us so similar. It is great knowing I have someone to look up to as we are going through the same things as every young adult do, both in our 20's we are so similar and sometimes I forget that. I, at times, think of myself as better than him, but in reality we are so similar and that is really neat. Although we do not look particularly look like brother and sister, I know that is what we are and our bond will never be broken because my friends, family is the one things that is bonded by blood forever and I will never let that go. My brother is my hero through battles he's faced and came out on the other side without a scratch. He will do great things as God intended him to do, with help from his family and constant prayer anything is truly possible. New Years are a great way to ask forgiveness for all the mistakes made the previous year and reflect on what has happened in a whole year. I am so thankful that I can start a new, things have been hard, yes, but things have also been good. God has really spoken to my heart and let me know that it is beautiful. It is hard at times remembering that I am beautiful and that God loves me unconditionally. He is my ruler, my King, my friend, my Father and that is always a constant reminder that I am His daughter as well. I love that I can have two fathers, both my biological dad and God, so cool. Anyway, New Years, what a thrill it is to experiencing another one this year, Happy 2014! I have created a list of resolutions that I would like to uphold this year and I know none of them can be done without the love and support from all my loved ones and from God. I heard the most common New Years resolution is that of losing weight well my friends that is not one of mine rather I would like to get back into shape yes but that is on the bottom of my very long resolution list. I have many things that I need to "resolve" in my life, things I battle with, and up until now I am realizing these battles are ones that I actually have to face. These things that have been pulling me down for years are difficult to say the least and I am MORE than ready to face them head-on. It is an exciting thing that another year has passed and that brings me closer to the kingdom of heaven, man is that thrilling. I would like to start following Jesus more though, He is my savior and without Him I wouldn't be where I am today, I mean that physically and mentally. I was at a very bad place in my life and I found Jesus and through Jesus I triumphed over a lot of battles I was facing, but that is a whole different story. I guess what I am trying to say is be thankful for a New Year, because my friends who knows what will come out of it. Enjoy your New Year, fresh start, new beginning, and more importantly yourself. *This is a little bit of my 2013* |
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