I Wonder

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Do people take the time to see

Who I really wanna be

Or are they too busy looking on e-bay

They never listen to what I say

Looking for something new

Until they see me sitting at a pew

As I was praying I began to cry

The funny part is they proceeded to walk by

As I continued to pray

I wondered and I wondered what to say

Or how much to pay

To see if God would be my hero some day.

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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?

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- - Cassandra Falun

** Written in January of 2010

She Was Precious, She Was A Gem

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There once was a little girl

So cute with her lovely blonde curls

She loved to laugh and play

People just didn’t know what to say

She was precious, she was a gem

But she just couldn’t please them

She felt useless

People were so clueless

This little girl has been hurting deep inside.

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School came along

She dreamed for friends, but she knew she didn’t belong

A girl so precious was bugged and teased

There she sat very unpleased

She was bullied and abused

And soon developed a very short fuse

As she wished time would go by

Or even wished she could fly

She was hurting deep inside.

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That hurt deep inside

She bottled it up and attached it to her side

As she grew

The more she knew

She was all alone

In fact this young woman had no one to phone

She remembered when she was seven

But here she stands in grade eleven

She had her morals and knew where she stood

She always wondered if she would

Or even could

Remember who she really was.

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- - Cassandra Falun

** Written in January of 2010

Persistence

• When word came to Sanballat, Tobiah, Geshem the Arab and the rest of our enemies that had rebuilt the wall and not a gap was left in it—though up to that time I had not set the doors in the gates—Sanballat and Geshem sent me this message: “Come, let us meet together in one of the villages on the plain of Ono.” But they were scheming to harm me; so I sent messengers to them with this reply: “I am carrying on a great project and cannot go down. Why should the work stop while I leave it and go down to you?” Four times they sent me the same message, and each time I gave them the same answer. Then, the fifth time, Sanballat sent his aide to me with the swame message, and in his hand was an unsealed letter in which was written: “It is reported among the nations—and Geshem says it is true—that you and the Jews are plotting to revolt, and therefore you are building the wall. Moreover, according to these reports you are about to become their kind and have even appointed prophets to make this proclamation about you in Jerusalem: There is a king in Judah!’ Now this report will get back to the king; so come, let us confer together.” I sent him this reply: “Nothing like what you are saying is happening; you are just making it up out of your head.” They were all trying to frighten us, thinking, their hands will get too weak for the work and it will not be completed.” But I prayed, “Now strengthen my hands.” One day I went to the house of Shemaiah son of Delaiah, the son of Mehetabel, who was shut in at his home. He said, “Let us meet in the house of God, inside the temple, and let us close the temple doors, because men are coming to kill you—by night they are coming to kill you.” But I said, “Should a man like me run away? Or should one like me go into the temple to save his life? I will not go!” I realized that God had not sent him, but that he had prophesied against me because Tobiah and Sanballat had hired him. He had been hired to intimidate me so that I would commit a sin by doing this, and then they would give me a bad name to discredit me. Remember Tobiah and Sanballat, O my God, because of what they have done; remember also the prophetess Noadiah and the rest of the prophets who have been trying to intimidate me. So the wall was completed on the twenty-fifth of Elul, in fifty-two days. When all our enemies heard about this, all the surrounding nations were afraid and lost their self-confidence, because they realized that this work had been done with the help of our God. ~ Nehemiah 6:1-16

**When the going gets tough, what motivates you to keep going? Although vicious enemies continually interrupted Nehemiah and the people of Israel, they persevered and completed the rebuilding of the wall of Jerusalem in just 52 days. (Crazy construction schedule) What obstacles are you facing these days? An enemy who’s trying to discourage you? A task that seems impossibly big? Don’t let the size of the task daunt you. If youre a believer, you’ve got a built-in Perseverance Coach, the Holy Spirit, who helps you to keep moving on. Keep it up!

Bits and Pieces

Some people think Christianity is just a straight-laced, guilt-trip religion. False! Knowing Jesus brings joy and strength to each day. Do you celebrate your faith or always keep a poker face?

• Then Nehemiah the governor, Ezra the priest and scribe, and the Levites who were instructing the people said to them all, “This day is sacred to the LORD your God. Do not mourn or weep.” For all the people had been weeping as they listened to the words of the law. Nehemiah said, “Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and some to those who have nothing prepared. This day is sacred to our LORD. Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is our strength.” The Levites calmed all the people, saying, “Be still for this is a sacred day. Do not grieve.” Then all the people went away to eat and drink, to send portions of food and to celebrate with great joy, because they now understood the words that had been made known to them. ~Nehemiah 8:9-12

Love Always and Forever,

Cassandra Falun

Genuine- Speech

• Sing to the LORD, all the earth; proclaim his salvation day after day. Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all people. ~ 1 Chronicles 16:23-24

They say that we as people use thousands of words every day. Wow! Now, let’s say you could calculate how you spent those. How many words a day do you think would relate to clothes, fashion, friends or sports? Or the latest on your favorite TV show or that new Blockbuster movie? Or that scoop on who-did-what-with-who last weekend? How would words relating to God and what He’s done in your life stack up in your tally? Do you regularly “proclaim his salvation” and “declare his glory”? As you go through your day chatting away, what part does God play in your conversation?

Love Always and Forever,

Cassandra Falun

Bits and Pieces

• He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. ~Isaiah 40:29-31

Need an energy boost? When you’re feeling worn out and beaten down, come

to me. I will refresh you so that you can walk, run, even soar with renewed strength!

--Your Hope and Strength, Your LORD God Almighty

Love

• Place me like a seal over your heart, like a seal on your arm; for love is as strong as death, its jealousy unyielding as the grave. It burns like blazing fire, like a mighty flame. Many waters cannot quench love; rivers cannot wash it away. If one were to give all the wealth for his love, it would be utterly scorned. ~Song of Songs 8:6-7

We tend to throw the word “love” around a lot. I love chocolate. I love your new jeans. I’d love to hang out. We use it so often we tend to forget what it really means. Solomon says that real love is so strong it can’t be killed. It’s like a fire that can’t be quenched. And it can’t be bought, for it is priceless. Have you ever wondered if you were “in love” with a guy? Because true love lasts forever, it will stand the test of time. Don’t confuse love with something else.

Love Always and Forever, Cassandra Falun

Bits and Pieces

God is a workman. Shakespeare was a workman. I am a workman and hopefully you are too. There is nothing better than being a workman. Following in God’s steps is the only way you can achieve life.

Wake Up

You know when you have that feeling like you are all alone?
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You know when you have that feeling your life is pointless?
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You know when you have that feeling like no one cares?
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You know when you have that feeling like no one can save you?
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You know when you have that feeling like no one loves you?
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I feel all those things and I try to make myself busy... then I started realizing I am just trying to bury and forget all that is happening when I need to get a hold of myself and say that everything is ok because my heavenly Father can save me. He died for me. Just with the reality that I hit at an early age I just feel so young to be going through all of this.
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Had another seizure today. My parents found me on my back and I was so thankful that I had a orthodontist appointment this morning otherwise my parents wouldn't have been home. God has a purpose and I know he is just trying to wake me up and tell me to listen.
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Thanks for all your positive comments and prayers. Love you all.

Luv Always and Forever,
Cassandra Falun <3 -xo-

Sorry

I haven't written in a real long time. I have had more medical stuff go on... Uncle died... more than enough on my plate. I have a little to share because I did go to YC (Youth Conference) in Edmonton. Some people have come to me to share what I think of their situations, the encouragement I give them and they are surprised of what I say. YC had a lot of impact on me. I have noticed the one line that I loved came to me for a very good reason. "God is the only supplier of peace!" I have had three people come to me and share their stories and they wanted my advice and that is what I said. "God is the only supplier of peace!" You have to believe in yourself and you will see and realize that God has been there all the time. There is no other way, God is the way.
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--I will try and write more often now that I have a hold of my life :D. Remember that you are God's creation and you are all beautiful!
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Love Always and Forever,
Cassandra Falun