This past week, I have been saying goodbye to all of my friends that are heading back to Hyles-Anderson College..Who said saying goodbye was easy (I often remind myself). Man what a great summer I have had with all of my friends, and I truly hate to see this fun summer end. Well praise the Lord for memories, and memories I will cherish of the times we have had. My friend Mayra left on Tuesday, my friend Emily left Saturday, and the rest of my friends (Nicole, Whitney, Jerry, Elizabeth), they all leave tonight. Its gonna be a bittersweet moment, but I know they will be back either for Thanksgiving or Christmas. I guess for now I have to wait!
Yeah, those friends have either already left or will be leaving...But praise the Lord I have my very best friend, Jesus Christ, who never leaves me and is always with me, no matter what I may go through, through my ups and down...man, "what a friend we have in Jesus!" But, I have a great church family that I still get to be with...a church family whom I truly love. I have my dear friend Shelley whose still here, and I am truly grateful for that as well.
Who said saying goodbye was easy? No one. Life goes on, and we must live our fullest for the Lord! That's what my plan is. No matter what life may throw at me, I must keep a positive attitude, and keep my focus on the Lord, and He will carry me on!
Sunday, August 28, 2011
Friday, August 26, 2011
"Even In the Valley, God is good"
Wow, its been a long time since I have written on my blog, and alot has happend. I was going to say I don't know where to start, but what better way, than to give a summary of what God has been doing in my life since January 2011. Now, I know some of you are saying "come on Cassie...not from there..." but, stay with me. God has been doing a lot in my life, and still is.
God has been showing me this year, how important it is to lean on Him and to trust Him, even when I dont feel like it. At the beginning of this year, God had been dealing with me in my heart, about attending Christian college at Hyles-Anderson College, in Indiana. For the longest time ever, I didnt want to go to that school. Why you ask? For a lame reason. The reason of not wanting to go there because "everyone" in my church went there. Well God over the past few years had been really working on me, and not having a heard heart toward there. Well in March of 2011, God showed me that Hyles-Anderson College, was the place to go. I was soooo excited. I was able to visit the college twice since march, and I have totally fell in love with it! The people there (students, faculty and staff) truly love God, and want to serve Him with there all.
Like I said before, I was supper excited to attend Hyles, in the fall.I knew this is where God wanted me so I was ready to go. I came home, told my parents I wanted to go there, and started to get everything ready. I got accepted to the college, and I was then applying for one of the colleges scholarships, The Jericho Plan. I knew there was going to be a long time before I heard if I got the scholarship or not. I kept emailing people there and calling, to see exactly when we would find out. After weeks and weeks, a lady said that the week of July 18th, we would find out.
The week of July 18th was the week that my church was attending Youth Confrence at Hyles. I was really excited about it, so I signed up to go! We had a blast and heard some very convicting messages about the Cross. The cross...where Jesus bore His blood for me, and took away all my sins. The cross...where they guards pierced nails into His hands and feet for my sins. The cross...where they the stuck the crown of thorns into His head, and pierced His side, and He did for me and my sins, in hope that I would recieve salvation....
The week was coming to an end, and i knew that when I got home, I would find out if I was accepted to the Jericho plan or not....
I made it home and found one letter on my dresser. It wasnt the letter I wanted to see...It wasnt till about 5 weeks later, I got the letter....and it said...I did not recieve the scholarship...I tried to be strong, and I kept saying it was okay...but it wasnt. I was so sad and dissapointed. I started to question God on why I didnt get it..I should have known better. Well, I emailed my Preacher, and he wanted to meet with me and my parents about what was going to happen. In my head, I was expecting the meeting to go one way, but it so didnt go the way I thought it should.
I wont go into all the details that went on in the meeting, but I will tell you the end result. Preacher left me with two choices. He told me I could either go right now to college, or step back and try to save money to go at a later time. Everyone in that room agreed that they believed God was and has called me to attend that college. Preacher said that I need to listen to what God said, but to also listen to what my parents said. My parents suggested that I stay home and save money. I have to admitt something. I was not happy about that at all. After I have been accepted to the college I wasnt even going to get to attend? A couple days later I called the school to let them know, and the lady said she would just move all my stuff for next year. Thats a blessing :0)
The next few days or months....werent easy... I was going through a valley....a valley were I didnt see the light at the end. Friends and family were telling me that it is going to be okay, and I...I just didnt see that at all. People kept tellign me that He has me here still for a reason. I just didnt see how that could be, espically since I know He wants me at Hyles. On tuesday (8/23/2011), I was talking with a dear friend, and she just talked to me and reminded me again, that God has a reson for me being here. She than began to open her heart to me and just share some things, and through that, God used her to open up my eyes. He reminded me that He has blessed me and has allowed me to work in different ministries. Piano, Patch the Pirate club, Nursing Home, Jr Church, Choir, Teaching piano...blessing from the Lord. He reminded me that I need to give my all, and hey maybe Hes not finished. But I must keep going on. That night I began to see the light at the end of the valley. "Even in the valley, God is good, even in the valley, He is faithful and true, He carries his children through, like He said He would, even in the valley God is good."
God has been showing me this year, how important it is to lean on Him and to trust Him, even when I dont feel like it. At the beginning of this year, God had been dealing with me in my heart, about attending Christian college at Hyles-Anderson College, in Indiana. For the longest time ever, I didnt want to go to that school. Why you ask? For a lame reason. The reason of not wanting to go there because "everyone" in my church went there. Well God over the past few years had been really working on me, and not having a heard heart toward there. Well in March of 2011, God showed me that Hyles-Anderson College, was the place to go. I was soooo excited. I was able to visit the college twice since march, and I have totally fell in love with it! The people there (students, faculty and staff) truly love God, and want to serve Him with there all.
Like I said before, I was supper excited to attend Hyles, in the fall.I knew this is where God wanted me so I was ready to go. I came home, told my parents I wanted to go there, and started to get everything ready. I got accepted to the college, and I was then applying for one of the colleges scholarships, The Jericho Plan. I knew there was going to be a long time before I heard if I got the scholarship or not. I kept emailing people there and calling, to see exactly when we would find out. After weeks and weeks, a lady said that the week of July 18th, we would find out.
The week of July 18th was the week that my church was attending Youth Confrence at Hyles. I was really excited about it, so I signed up to go! We had a blast and heard some very convicting messages about the Cross. The cross...where Jesus bore His blood for me, and took away all my sins. The cross...where they guards pierced nails into His hands and feet for my sins. The cross...where they the stuck the crown of thorns into His head, and pierced His side, and He did for me and my sins, in hope that I would recieve salvation....
The week was coming to an end, and i knew that when I got home, I would find out if I was accepted to the Jericho plan or not....
I made it home and found one letter on my dresser. It wasnt the letter I wanted to see...It wasnt till about 5 weeks later, I got the letter....and it said...I did not recieve the scholarship...I tried to be strong, and I kept saying it was okay...but it wasnt. I was so sad and dissapointed. I started to question God on why I didnt get it..I should have known better. Well, I emailed my Preacher, and he wanted to meet with me and my parents about what was going to happen. In my head, I was expecting the meeting to go one way, but it so didnt go the way I thought it should.
I wont go into all the details that went on in the meeting, but I will tell you the end result. Preacher left me with two choices. He told me I could either go right now to college, or step back and try to save money to go at a later time. Everyone in that room agreed that they believed God was and has called me to attend that college. Preacher said that I need to listen to what God said, but to also listen to what my parents said. My parents suggested that I stay home and save money. I have to admitt something. I was not happy about that at all. After I have been accepted to the college I wasnt even going to get to attend? A couple days later I called the school to let them know, and the lady said she would just move all my stuff for next year. Thats a blessing :0)
The next few days or months....werent easy... I was going through a valley....a valley were I didnt see the light at the end. Friends and family were telling me that it is going to be okay, and I...I just didnt see that at all. People kept tellign me that He has me here still for a reason. I just didnt see how that could be, espically since I know He wants me at Hyles. On tuesday (8/23/2011), I was talking with a dear friend, and she just talked to me and reminded me again, that God has a reson for me being here. She than began to open her heart to me and just share some things, and through that, God used her to open up my eyes. He reminded me that He has blessed me and has allowed me to work in different ministries. Piano, Patch the Pirate club, Nursing Home, Jr Church, Choir, Teaching piano...blessing from the Lord. He reminded me that I need to give my all, and hey maybe Hes not finished. But I must keep going on. That night I began to see the light at the end of the valley. "Even in the valley, God is good, even in the valley, He is faithful and true, He carries his children through, like He said He would, even in the valley God is good."
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Is God Pleased By What I am or a about to Do?
Psalm 25:12 says, "What man is he that feareth the LORD? Him shall he teach in the way that he shall choose."
I am reading "My Utmost for His Highest" by Oswald Chambers for my devotions, and the title that it was yesterday was, "What are you haunted by?" The verse above is the main verse that we read from. It really spoke to my heart. "...Him shall he teach in the way that he shall choose." As I read this part of the verse, I was reminded of the fact that God has a perfect plan for my life and He also has perfect timing for everything that happens in my life. You know there are sometimes I really don't understand, but God does.....God does and I am truly thankful for that.
You know there was something that Oswald Chamber said that really made me think. He said, "So we are to live and move and have our being in God, to look at everything in relation to God, because the abiding consciousness f God pushes itself to the front all the time." The part that made me think was the part that says, "... to look at everything in relation to God..." I thought to myself, "What does that mean?" I remember having a conversation with a friend and she had talked about this same thing. Asking yourself if what you are or about to do is pleasing to God. Will what you do or say honor God. I mean yes I heard it, but I have never asked myself that before. Its been two days and I have been trying it. I have to say it has been great. It really makes me think. I encourage anyone who reads this to try it for a week and see what difference it makes!
I want to leave you with something else Oswald Chamber said. He said, ""His soul shall dwell at ease." In tribulation, misunderstanding, slander, in the midst of all these things, if our life is hid with Christ in God, He will keep us at ease. We rob ourselves of the marvelous revelation of this abiding companionship of God. "God is our refuge"-nothing can come through that shelter." How encouraging was the statement was too me. I know that there are sometimes when I go through trials, I don't look to God and I think I can handle them on my own. but I am so wrong. Its only by God and God alone can I make it.
I am reading "My Utmost for His Highest" by Oswald Chambers for my devotions, and the title that it was yesterday was, "What are you haunted by?" The verse above is the main verse that we read from. It really spoke to my heart. "...Him shall he teach in the way that he shall choose." As I read this part of the verse, I was reminded of the fact that God has a perfect plan for my life and He also has perfect timing for everything that happens in my life. You know there are sometimes I really don't understand, but God does.....God does and I am truly thankful for that.
You know there was something that Oswald Chamber said that really made me think. He said, "So we are to live and move and have our being in God, to look at everything in relation to God, because the abiding consciousness f God pushes itself to the front all the time." The part that made me think was the part that says, "... to look at everything in relation to God..." I thought to myself, "What does that mean?" I remember having a conversation with a friend and she had talked about this same thing. Asking yourself if what you are or about to do is pleasing to God. Will what you do or say honor God. I mean yes I heard it, but I have never asked myself that before. Its been two days and I have been trying it. I have to say it has been great. It really makes me think. I encourage anyone who reads this to try it for a week and see what difference it makes!
I want to leave you with something else Oswald Chamber said. He said, ""His soul shall dwell at ease." In tribulation, misunderstanding, slander, in the midst of all these things, if our life is hid with Christ in God, He will keep us at ease. We rob ourselves of the marvelous revelation of this abiding companionship of God. "God is our refuge"-nothing can come through that shelter." How encouraging was the statement was too me. I know that there are sometimes when I go through trials, I don't look to God and I think I can handle them on my own. but I am so wrong. Its only by God and God alone can I make it.
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
You Never Know When Its Your Time
As I was getting ready to eat lunch today, I received a text and a voicemail that I needed to call my best friend cause she had something she needed to tell me. To be honest, I wasn't sure what she was going to say. What she told me shocked me and even now still deeply hurts me.
A guy that I met my freshman year at Bob Jones University died last night. You ask, "why does this affect you so much?" You see...I worked in the dining common at Bju and one night I saw him sitting all by himself. I really wanted to go talk to him but I couldn't because I was working. I remember going back to my crew-chief and telling her about this boy. I told her i really wanted to go talk with him but I knew I couldn't. For about three days the scenario happened. On the last day, I remember praying to God and asking Him to give me an opportunity to talk to him. He looked like He needed someone to talk too. Well, God answered that prayer. The next day at lunch I looked all around for him and couldn't find him. I just said a simple prayer, got up to put the dishes away and there he was. Sitting there all by himself. I thank God for answering my prayer and then went to talk with him. We had a really good chat, and we were able to chat for most of the year.
Even though it saddens me, I know he is in a better place(Heaven). I know that one day I will be able to see him and talk with him. My heart is sadden, but I know God is my comfortor.
A guy that I met my freshman year at Bob Jones University died last night. You ask, "why does this affect you so much?" You see...I worked in the dining common at Bju and one night I saw him sitting all by himself. I really wanted to go talk to him but I couldn't because I was working. I remember going back to my crew-chief and telling her about this boy. I told her i really wanted to go talk with him but I knew I couldn't. For about three days the scenario happened. On the last day, I remember praying to God and asking Him to give me an opportunity to talk to him. He looked like He needed someone to talk too. Well, God answered that prayer. The next day at lunch I looked all around for him and couldn't find him. I just said a simple prayer, got up to put the dishes away and there he was. Sitting there all by himself. I thank God for answering my prayer and then went to talk with him. We had a really good chat, and we were able to chat for most of the year.
Even though it saddens me, I know he is in a better place(Heaven). I know that one day I will be able to see him and talk with him. My heart is sadden, but I know God is my comfortor.
Monday, May 31, 2010
Its been a long time...
Wow, its been a long time since I have been on here. God has done a lot since i have last poseted.
He has opened a lot of new doors for me. One of the door He has opend is me teaching piano! I have been blessed with two students and I am so thankful. Another door that He has opened is being able to play the prelude for church. I never saw that coming but I am so thankful that god is allowing me to use the talents that He has given me for his glory and His honor!
Something that God had been working on my heart to work on and that is telling others about Christ. I think it was in Feburaury or March that I began to go soulwining with y church. I have say I really enjoy doing that. God has really shown me a lot.
Well, I made it through my 1st year at randolph Community College. The only reason why I made it through this year was and is Christ. I had a really hard time in the begining due to me leaving all my friends at Bob Jones University. The first few months at school I went through depression and sadness. but God helped me throught that I am truly blessed.
What a mighty God we serve
He has opened a lot of new doors for me. One of the door He has opend is me teaching piano! I have been blessed with two students and I am so thankful. Another door that He has opened is being able to play the prelude for church. I never saw that coming but I am so thankful that god is allowing me to use the talents that He has given me for his glory and His honor!
Something that God had been working on my heart to work on and that is telling others about Christ. I think it was in Feburaury or March that I began to go soulwining with y church. I have say I really enjoy doing that. God has really shown me a lot.
Well, I made it through my 1st year at randolph Community College. The only reason why I made it through this year was and is Christ. I had a really hard time in the begining due to me leaving all my friends at Bob Jones University. The first few months at school I went through depression and sadness. but God helped me throught that I am truly blessed.
What a mighty God we serve
Monday, January 11, 2010
God Gives Us The Strength to Finish the Race
Wow...what can I say! Baby sitting (I dont like to say that because two of them are teenagers, so lets use watching)watching them has been just amazing. There is never a dull moment. I am learning that in order to watch the kids, you have got to have a little kid in you! The kids have been amazing! God has me here for a reason. Wether it be for Him to teach me something or for me to teach them something.
One thing that I am learning is that strength comes from God. Today I just started my first day of school! Yeah I have to admitt I was tierd, but God has given me the strenght to get through the day and I am so thankful. You know God is always watching out for His children and I am so thankful.
Well its 10:53pm and Its time for bed. Thank you God for this day an hopefully tomorrow can blog more!
One thing that I am learning is that strength comes from God. Today I just started my first day of school! Yeah I have to admitt I was tierd, but God has given me the strenght to get through the day and I am so thankful. You know God is always watching out for His children and I am so thankful.
Well its 10:53pm and Its time for bed. Thank you God for this day an hopefully tomorrow can blog more!
Saturday, January 9, 2010
Mission:Possible
OK. So sometime last week (I think it was Sunday), I was asked by a member in my church, if I was willing to watch her kids while she and her husband went on a cruise. I have to admit...I was totally nervous. Nervous you say? Why? Well because in total, I would be watching her 8 kids. I told her I would talk to my parents about it and they said it was ok. At first I was like there is absolutely no way Jose I could do this. That's a huge family. Dumb ole me forgot that I also come from a big family with 8 kids in it. To me its not the same. You see I am the third youngest out of 8 so there was no need for me to be watching anyone. It was more of the older ones watching us.
I kept trying to remember was there anytime I had to watch 8 kids by myself? Yes!!!! Yes there is. When my sister got married, I had to watch all my nieces and nephews(6 of them) and then some other kids that were there. It wasn't hard at all. That though gave me a peace of mind.
You know I kept praying and praying about it. I prayed that this would be the right thing to do. It made me nervous because I have to work, and also go to school and then watch them. But you know what? I kept thinking to myself, through everything that will be going on in my life, this could be away for God to teach me patience, or relying on Him for strength. So many lessons can come from this.
So...this afternoon will start Mission: Possible. For you see, "For with God, all things are possible..."
I kept trying to remember was there anytime I had to watch 8 kids by myself? Yes!!!! Yes there is. When my sister got married, I had to watch all my nieces and nephews(6 of them) and then some other kids that were there. It wasn't hard at all. That though gave me a peace of mind.
You know I kept praying and praying about it. I prayed that this would be the right thing to do. It made me nervous because I have to work, and also go to school and then watch them. But you know what? I kept thinking to myself, through everything that will be going on in my life, this could be away for God to teach me patience, or relying on Him for strength. So many lessons can come from this.
So...this afternoon will start Mission: Possible. For you see, "For with God, all things are possible..."
Friday, January 8, 2010
Day by Day
Something that God has really been teaching me this past year and this upcoming year, is taking it one day at a time! There are so many times I freak all because Im not sure whats going to happen in two days or I dont know whats going to happen in the future, But you know what? God does. God does because He is my creator. What I am learning is, instead of looking to far down the future, look at the day that you are in. Look at the day that God has given you, and focus on how you can serve Him. Yes, there are days I do forget to do that, but God always shows me some way or some how, that my focus is not Him and needs to be.When we start to "freak" out about our future and what is in store for us in our life, thats when we need to turn to God and sask Him what Hiswll is for ur lives today! Lets take it slowy. Better yetm lets take it day by day=)
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