Note: We are NOT alone. Morning shall come. In the meantime, turn on the light. Be a light. Shine your light.
The world seems upside down. It’s not. It just feels that way, at the moment. These moments shall pass. All moments do. Make the most of yours. I’m doing the best I can with mine.
Don’t let the loudness of this present darkness fool or frighten you, beloveds. God is in control EVERYWHERE. Besides, karma is a true B for a reason!
Keep on being the person of integrity that you are. Keep on being the hopeful person that you have always been.
Keep on looking UP. Keep on moving FORWARD.
These times shall pass. Who will you be when they do?
For weeks, months really, I have been struggling to figure out HOW to start again.
There is so much I want to share. There is much I would love to say.
The trouble has come in the HOW. Not so much the what of things.
I spent the day drinking coffee and dreaming of the day where I could freely share ME and encourage a billion folk.
I paced the floor. Okay, I paced in my mind as the floor needs to be vacuumed and I am trying to pretend it’s not there.
Anywho, I pondered. I wondered aloud.
Out of the blue, God tapped me on the shoulder and whispered:
“Just give them you”.
Four words. Stopped me in my tracks.
Suddenly, all kinds of silly slogans came to my mind. Dumb thoughts I have been trying to squish down as who would seek out THAT?!😳
Apparently, God thinks MY that is what is required just now. Wow!
I had ALWAYS tried to keep my silly out of my writing. I enjoy phrasing things in weird ways that makes no sense whilst making all the sense in the world.
I enjoy removing commas for the sheer pleasure of breaking rules that were written by a somebody therefore anybody can rewrite or write over them. Whew!
I guess God just wants me to be…ME.
ME!
The me that was never asked out. The me that never went to prom. The me that never had kids. The me that will never be called grandma by blood relatives.
Yet, this me has been one that has cared for many, many others through being Certified Nurses Assistant caring for the elderly. A Youth Worker who cared for kids who had been physically, sexually and emotionally abused.
A me who has been a Correctional Officer. A me who spent more than 14 years happily assisting customers and stores.
A me who tells terrible jokes. A me who longs for unity with all. A me who enjoys football. A me who enjoys watching cooking shows from folks all over the world.
A me that I love. Now. I didn’t used to love me. I had learned to listen to all the lies that I was unworthy, not worth it and not worth while.
I was. I am. I always will be. So are you, beloveds.
I am an encourager. I am an intercessor. I am a goof. I am God’s Goofhead. As it should be.
It took years to learn HOW to love me some me. I endeavour to spend the rest of my life loving others and shouting love from the rooftops.
Ah, beloveds, if God spared me from that tornado to be ME, let me be me and say:
You are worth it.
You are worthy.
You are worth while.
Oh, that I could walk each and every one of you home!
I love you. I hope the best for you. I wish I could take away your every hurt. I wish that I could meet your every need.
Ah, God, folk need to be loved. They need Your Love. Love them. Be there for them. Let them know they CAN. Let them know they WILL!
asking for A Friend, Cassandra
#YourLifeMattersToMe
Note: I’m walking you home in my heart!
Keep on being YOU, beloveds. This world needs what only YOU can give it.
We are in some mighty dark times. Only love will see us through. It will. In the meantime, be encouraged. I’m praying for us all. Even for those who think me the fool. I am. A fool for Christ.🤣❤🥰🙏🎤
I want to be a safe space for folk to be loved and cared for.
I will be.
I want to be the kind of person who will love those who don’t love me.
I will be.
I want to be a light.
I will be.
I want to be one who brings joy to the joyless.
I will be.
I choose to be a vessel of peace. I choose to be a safe space for folk to be loved and cared for. I choose to be the kind of person who will love those who don’t love me.
Hold fast, beloveds. The unknown can be absolutely terrifying if you focus on what you don’t know. Focus on what you DO know: You are loved. You are NOT alone.
Be encouraged.
asking for A Friend, Cassandra
#YourLifeMattersToMe
Note: Hang in there. There is sooooooo much negative noise in world right now. It’s hard to block out the foolishness. We must. We have too many thangs to do.
Let’s do our best to stay focused on our dreams. Let’s make them come true. Some kind of way! Let’s go!!!!
As soon as doubt stops by, I give it something to do. I don’t waste time wondering if I can. I get to doing something.
Doubt will always come calling when you endeavour to do something with your life.
When doubt stops round, beloveds, give it something to do.
Work on your dream.
Exercise.
Read.
Write.
Sing.
Visit someone who could use some company.
Do the neighbor’s yard.
Phone a friend.
Do NOT entertain doubt/fear. All that does is multiply them and imprisons you.
asking for A Friend, Cassandra
#YourLifeMattersToMe
Note: Don’t let your percieved limitations limit you. Find a way. Make a way. Show us the way. You know more than you give yourself credit for. We all NEED your you! As only YOU can be. Come on out of hiding and allow the world to experience the great like known as you.
It’s time. Time for you to reveal your greatness for all the world to see.
You have been preparing for THESE moments your whole life.
Fear not. If so, take fear with you! These are the moments you have been waiting for.
Enjoy them. Do your best. Try. Then, let the chips fall where they may.
You may win. You may lose. Whatever the result, you gave your all.
There is beauty in your try. YOU did. YOU loved. YOU gave. YOU strove. YOU endured.
In spite of. Despite. Through it all.
Be proud of you. NOW. Don’t wait for the outcome to decide if you are satisfied.
Be filled with joy. NOW. These are awesome moments. ALL of them. The building of. The making of. The success of. The defeat in.
In ALL of your moments, beloveds, take in the wonder of YOU. You tried. You gave it all you got.
You have been preparing for these moments your whole life. Enjoy them. Enjoy YOU!
asking for A Friend, Cassandra
#YourLifeMattersToMe
Note: Things takes time. I tell myself this EVERY day. Don’t allow these moments to pass by without your squeezing every drop of life and knowledge and joy and fun that you can find in them.
I have spent ALL day, beloveds, pulling the less out of my feels.
Feelings are just that: Feelings.
Feelings do NOT dictate who we are or where we are going. At least, they are not supposed to be the leader.
We are so much more than we give ourselves credit for.
I am:
Helpful.
Hopeful.
Joyful.
Powerful.
Tough times are not here to end us. Tough times forces us to choose US. Tough times make us make a decision to believe or give up.
I CHOOSE to:
Move FORWARD.
Look UP.
Stand ten toes down on FAITH, not fear.
Believe in me.
Trust God.
Laugh.
Love.
Live.
When things grow tough, beloveds, keep peeling the less off your feels. Remember that you are mighty. You are magnificent. You are loved.
Never forget that.
asking for A Friend, Cassandra
#YourLifeMattersToMe
Note: Be encouraged. There is no getting around these tough times. We shall get through them. In the meantime, enjoy your day. Find some joy and peace, in the middle of the chaos, all around.
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