There is so much power in prayer. I never realized how much power there can be in prayer until I was reminded of it not long ago. A few weeks ago, I was hired at a STEM school as a Paraprofessional and I thought I wasn't going to like being a para again but God has just met me in really miraculous ways these past few weeks. I have went to my new job every day with a huge smile on my face and walked out of the school with a huge smile on my face. God speaks to me through the children I work with and the adults I interact with while I am at school. He is leading me into something so beautiful friends and that is so reassuring. I think one of the hardest things about being out of college and in the adult world has been the constant struggle with my identity. Also, I think a huge struggle has been how to live like Jesus in a world that is corrupt and destructive. I didn't really know where I belonged and that was super hard so I started to pray. Loud and bold cries to the Lord and He answered. He reminded me of my worth by giving me a group of women at Sisterhood that have taught me what it looks like to be an adult woman in the Church. It has been so glorious to know my heart is seeking God and thirsting for the love that Christ has for me. I have been praying so hard for any opportunity God has for me. I told Him that I would be willing to do whatever He had for me. Friends, it has been so good to see God move in my students at YTH (Youth Group) as well. I'm so blessed to have a Father that loves all people so well. Like when God told me at YTH one night to go sit with a girl that was crying and ask her what was going on in her life. She told me of how her parents were fighting and she didn't know what to do about it. Which if you didn't know, my parents are going through a really rough patch in their marriage and I got to speak life into that situation in her life because I am going through the same thing. God is moving and so cool guys. I just really need to share His power friends. I think it is so important to recognize God's true power in this world. He can do all things. I'm so thankful that I met Jesus six years ago and that my life is continuing to change even after all that time. He is molding me into a beautiful daughter of the King and that's so cool. So, you may be wondering why I titled this post "looking for an answer," well I think I still have a lot of prayers for God and they have been unanswered and it has been frustrating. I've been praying for several things and I haven't been given them. It's frustrating but then I remind myself of God's divine timing. I am not the author of this book, God is and I need to allow God to do His work. So, even though life has been good for me this past month I am still frustrated at times and cry out to God for something to happen. I'm still looking for the answers to questions that God has not answered in my life yet. I've cried and yelled at God for a lot of things since I graduated. One thing I know for sure is He hasn't left my side, not once, through all the pain I've experienced since moving home. That is so reassuring friends. If you are like me and searching for an answer to a dire question in your life, I encourage you to be patient and trust that God has the perfect timing and answer to your question, even if it's not what you're expecting.
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Hey old friend it's been awhile and yet not long at all.
You've been creeping in my closet and hanging on my wall. I carry you with me but one thing you don't know; Is that you will never beat me. I defeated you long ago I'm struggling with you You may never go away but I know the Spirit is in me to conquer you once again. So, when I wake up in the morning I don't need to feel gray I can look at the sun and smile For you, depression, have been blown far away by all things good in this world you my friend, are not one. Like sunshine bright on my face and my real friends put in place Life can, and will, be good Without you depression I am happy and full of life so goodbye for now depression I won't be seeing you soon. Dear Middle School Girls:
I pray that you will see and be seen. You will speak and be heard. You will not cry in the girls bathroom at school, ever. You will know how loved you are by the Father. You will be yourselves, in a circumstances. You won't listen to what mean individuals say about you behind your back. You won't let people get to you. You will not start or pick or continue a fight. I pray you will know how unique each of you is. That you will know you are never alone, that God is with you and for you, as am I - always. Ladies, I want you to embrace every curvy, lumpy, awkward piece of your body because God created you all so beautifully in His image and most of that awkwardness you will grow out of. I want you to dance and have fun with your friends. I want you to realize that middle school won't last forever. I want you to stop bullying each other. I want you to stop criticizing other middle school girls. I want you to know that I love you so much. I want you to look in the mirror and call yourself beautiful (and mean it). I want you to know how precious you are even when the boy you have a crush on may not think so. I want you to embrace your B.O. and stop caring what people think of you. I want you to be your weird self. I want you to stop feeling ashamed for the way you look; God made you so gorgeous! I want you to accept that puberty sucks and yeah - it sucks. I want you to know you are changing my life. I see thing differently, with you in it. I love everything about you girls. From your drama filled lives to your curiousity about Jesus to your lack of faith to your willingness to change to your stubbornness. I love it all. Thank you for being a part of my life. Because of you, I know how to care for people well and cry with them over things that won't matter five minutes later. You make me laugh and cry and frustrated sometimes but more than that you make me feel like I can be myself. I love you ladies, Sincerely, Your leader - Cassie |
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