Integrity

Ø It pleased Darius to appoint one hundred and twenty satraps to rule throughout the kingdom, with three administrators over them, one of whom was Daniel. The satraps were made accountable to them so that the king might not suffer loss. Now Daniel so distinguished himself among the administrators and the satraps by his exceptional qualities that the king planned to set him over the whole kingdom. At this, the administrators and the satraps tried to find grounds for charges against Daniel in his conduct of government affairs, but they were unable to do so. They could find no corruption in him, because he was trustworthy and neither corrupt nor negligent. Finally these men said, “We will never find any basis for charges against Daniel unless it has something to do with the law of his God.” So the administrators and satraps went as a group to the king and said, “O king Darius, live forever!” The royal administrators, prefects, satraps, advisors and governors have all agreed the king should issue an edict and enforce the decree that anyone who prays to any god or man, during the next thirty days, except to you, O king, shall be thrown into the lions den. Now, O king, issue the decree and put it in writing so that it cannot be altered—in accordance with the laws of the Medes and Persians, which cannot be repealed. So, king Darius put the decree in writing.” Now when Daniel learned that the decree had been published, he went home to his upstairs room where the windows opened to Jerusalem. Three times a day he got down on his knees and prayed, giving thanks to his God, just as he had done before. Then these men went as a group and found Daniel praying and asking God for help. So they went to the king and spoke to him about his royal decree, “Did you not publish a decree saying that during the next thirty days anyone who prays to any god or man except to you, O king, should be thrown into the lions den?” The king answered, “The decree stands—in accordance with the laws of the Medes and Persians, which cannot be repealed.” ~Daniel 6:1-12

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How would your friends describe your reputation? Okay, how would your enemies describe it? You can know just how solid or flimsy your reputation is by what your enemies or rivals (If you have any) say about you. Even Daniel’s enemies couldn’t tarnish his reputation—it was that good! The worst “crime” they could pin on him was being a man of prayer! Daniel’s integrity kept him safe from harm (even later in the lions’ den). Would someone “accuse” you of having integrity?

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Bits and Pieces

Don’t underestimate what you, as one person, can do. God will work through anyone who is submitted to him—of any age—to accomplish His will on earth. Just go and look what Moses discovered: if one man or woman is willing to obey God, it can change the destiny of millions.

Love Always and Forever,

Cassandra Falun

Friendship

Sorry I haven’t written in a while I have been enjoying by break from school, plus work, etc… I also wanted to think about a couple things to write about… So number one is friendship and then tomorrow it will be integrity.

• Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work: if one falls down, his friend can help him up. But pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up! Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm. But how can one keep warm alone? Though on may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken. ~Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Two really are better than one. Sometimes it is hard to believe this—especially when you’ve been hurt by a close friend and feel like you don’t want to let anyone close to you for a while. But God didn’t design us to go through life all alone. A good friend can pick you up when you fall and make everything seem better just because she/he is there to share it with you. Do you want a friend like that? Are you a friend like that? Invest in your friendships, and you’ll find that the return on your investment is priceless!

Bits and Pieces

We shall not end our lives in the fire, but male a change for a better life.

Love Always and Forever,
Cassandra Falun

Happy Easter

We live and die. Christ died and lived. He died for us all just to save us from the torture and now our sins can be forgiven whenever and forever. He died and now he has risen from the dead... for the perfect cannot be crucified for if they do they will live forever.

Graduation

I have been thinking a ton about the fact that my brother is graduating this year on May 21st. Ahhhh!! I just remember all the good times we have had.... when we were younger we loved to make up our imaginary games... we played our version of tackle football with just the two of us lol.... whether you believe it or not, we killed bugs together.... I know the poor bugs but my brother went to a higher extent and would torture grass hoppers by pullin off one limb at a time... haha we went to the paddling pool together.... but it depended if our mom would even let us go out, we had to be "good" :P.... we were like best of friends. As we grew older we kinda grew apart but still had some really good times. He has taken me out for supper bought me presents and sometimes takes me out to a movie. We may fight but I know my brother looks out for me and loves me. I have so many people tell me how lucky I am... sometimes I ask them why? lol But when I think real hard, you cant get such a lovin brother better than that.... even though he drives me insane sometimes! ...He drives me around and even will come sit in the hot tub with me cause I cant do those things with epilepsy... he has always been there for me. I just want him to stick around longer... I hope he doesnt move out anytime soon... I dont even know what his plans are exactly after high school but I think he mentioned RCMP. I am so thankful that I have him and I actually dont know what I would ever do without him. His birthday is not long after his graduation... but I told Brandon on his grad I HAVE to be able to dance with him... maybe just embarass him a little ;) Love you Brandon!
------ What are you thankful for?
.... Love
... Always
.. And
. Forever
Cassandra Falun
. Forever
.. And
... Always
.... Love

Love Notes

• “They will be mine,” says the LORD Almighty, “in the day that I will make up my treasured possession. I will spare them, just as in compassion a man spares his son who serves him. And you will again see the distinction between the righteous and the wicked, between those who serve God and those who do not.” ~Malachi 3:17

Dear One,

Look around you at the beautiful and wonderful world I have created. But do you know what? Of all the wonders of this world and the heavens beyond it, you are my most treasured possession. Believe it.

--Your Loving Father

When you consider how much God loves you, how do you respond?

Love Always and Forever,

Cassandra Falun

Silent Cry

I cut myself sometimes. I don’t know why exactly. I can’t help it. When I feel sad or overwhelmed or something, I just take a razor and do it. I don’t really think about it. Sometimes I don’t even realize what I’ve done till I look down and see blood on my arm.

Jeff just dumped me. I really loved him. I don’t know why people think that people like me at 15 can’t love someone else deeply. I went into the bathroom today and started thinking about Jeff and wondering why he doesn’t still love me after I gave myself totally to him. Next thing I knew, I had done it. I cut myself, I mean.

My mom didn’t even ask me why I had a bandage on my arm. Both of my parents are so clueless. Sometimes I just want to scream, “Look at me! Look at what I’ve done!” But I don’t think they’d care. They’re so wrapped up in their own lives. Moms too busy working. Dads got a new girlfriend—a different one from the one he had when my mom filed for divorce. (I live with my mom.)

My friend Rain saw the cuts on my arm and asked me about them. (I’m still amazed that she did. I had on a long sleeved shirt.) She goes to my church, and I wondered if I should tell her that I’m always worried. I don’t know if she’d understand. I just don’t know what to do.

-Daray, age 15

I read this and it reminded me of when I was younger. I felt like my parents were so caught up in their lives that I even wondered if they cared. I wanted to hurt myself, just to see if any person would ask me how I was. I wrote a poem based on these feelings. This poem pretty much sums up how kids, teens, even adults, feel today.

Do people take the time to see

Who I really wanna be

Or are they too busy lookin on e-bay

They never listen to what I say

Lookin for something new

Until they see me sitting at a pew

As I was praying I began to cry

But, the funny part is they proceeded to walk by

As I continued to pray

I wondered and I wondered what to say

Or even how much I would have to pay

Too see if God would be my hero some day

----Cassandra Falun, age 16

Even a devoted follower of Christ could have a silent cry, they just don’t know what to say or even wonder if people would listen to what they had to say. It isn’t just awareness for parents it’s for everyone. We as ourselves, as a community, as the world, need to listen to what everyone has to say… no matter where they stay or where they are from. We were sent here by God and we need to accept who God made and meet who our brothers and sisters are. Everyone is unique. Everyone needs help in some sort of way. Be the difference, it is up to you and me to start the trend.

Do everything for the better of the world.

Make a difference in your life and in others.

If it is to be, it is up to you and me.

Are you the difference?

Love Always and Forever,

Cassandra Falun

Going Away

I am going away to show the dogs this weekend!!! YAIII!!! I am so happy and proud. Here are the lovely puppies.

This is our newest addition to the family, Nitro and he is a Yorkshire Terrier.


This is Chiqui (Cheeky), she is a West Highland Terrier.

Sincerely,
Cassandra Falun

P.S. I am not a good speller so I am not sure if I spelled those right :P I will talk to you after the weekend :)