The Joy of The Lord is My Strength.

This picture. Is what I call glory. In the presence of God, you find the fullness of joy!

Lately, God has really be revealing some things to me that I never knew. Or even thought about. And it hasn't been until recently that God has really been pointing it out to me. Showing me where He was teaching me and why it's so important.

I understand that most of the things He has been showing me are things that really truly apply to everyone. But seem to be personal to me. Like He was saying, "This is specifically for you Kassy. Pay attention."

The joy of the Lord is my strength. Literally, it is in God's joy that I get my strength. And through that joy people are set free. A friend of mine recently prophesied over me, saying that it was through my joy that darkness was pulled out of people. Which to me is pretty crazy awesome. Joy breaks chains. Laughter is powerful. And many Christians don't realize that. Most think that the only true form of feeling God's presence is through tears and sadness. Which is very much untrue. God created joy. He IS Joy! Why else would when we get free of something holding us back, we get happy? It's because there is joy in freedom. And where the Spirit of the Lord is there is freedom. Which means there is joy in the Spirit. The fruits of the Spirit are love, JOY, peace, righteousness, longsuffering [aka patience], etc. We are meant to bear fruit. And we know which fruits we are bearing by what they are. If we are joyful, then we are bearing fruits of the Spirit. Which even right now is ministering to me. Because I have a tendency to doubt my own faith. Not that I doubt God. But that I doubt myself. But through being joyful I have been working in the Spirit of God. And even if I am not worshipping, I am joyful. And people see that difference. And wonder why I am always so happy. And then want that joy for themselves. Which causes freedom. And salvation. So powerful joy is. That is one of the biggest things about me is how joyful I am. And God has really been wanting me to manifest that joy, and the enemy has been trying to take that joy away. Thankfully; greater is He who is in me then he who is in the world!!!!

Something that people have told me a lot also is that I shine. Which is something that may sound insignificant. But Moses shined when he was in the presence of God. Which again, is even showing me stuff right now. That when I am joyful, I shine. When I love, I shine. Because I am in the presence of God. Wow. That's amazing.

Pretty much, God has been showing me how I have been bearing the fruits of the Spirit and where the enemy is trying to take that away from me. But I will not settle for less then Jesus. And being just like Him. Because it is through Him, my life was changed, and saved. I am so joyful. God is so good to me. I wish everyone knew this. I wish everyone could see the love that God has for them.

I am just so very IN LOVE with God. He has changed me.

God Bless.

Personal Breakthrough.

So, if none of you know this.

I am fat.

Yes. I said it. Fat. The big "F" word that no girl ever wants to hear.

Recently, I have decided that I no longer want to be fat anymore. So....I have decided.

I am giving up my food addiction. And an eating disorder that I have been struggling with my entire life. You don't often see the word "fat" included when you talk about eating disorders. But mine is very different then the obvious ones. It is what you call "closet eating." Where you won't eat a lot around people. But then when you are alone, you eat....a ton. That is something I have struggle with for...ever. And, with that, an addiction to food. What can I say? I love food. It's good stuff. But not when you can't control the amount you eat. Especially when it got to the point where I would eat a lot of food, and be completely full, then like an hour later I would be starving.

I don't want anything like that be in control of me. No substance should ever have control over me. EVER! Food, was like a drug. But not anymore. I am done with it. I give it up. That is not me anymore.

I am strong and powerful. And through God all things are possible. So, it is possible for me to be skinny. And I will be skinny no matter what. Because, the Bible says to love God with your mind, soul, BODY and strength. And if I want to love God with my body, I have to take care of it. So this is me, telling all of you who are reading this, that I GIVE IT UP!

God, it is completely up to you when it comes to all....this. Haha.

I claim it over me, that I will be healthy and skinny!

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Just wanted to share that with you.

God Bless.

ATTENTION!

GOD IS GOOD!

That is all.

God Bless.

It's All About Love

As a christian, I am asked often what I think about homosexuality and do you know what I tell them?

I love them.

I think a lot of Christians fall short when it comes to loving people. Which almost seems like an oxymoron. Since we were given 2 main commandments. To love the Lord your God with all your heart, mind, soul & strength. And to love your neighbor as yourself.

Not, love only the people you like. Being in ministry, that completely defeats the purpose.

So, I may not agree with the homosexual lifestyle or accept it. That does not mean that I do not love them all the same. They are human. They need love too.

The Bible also says to love your enemies. Which means, love muslims and murderers and all that. I know, that almost seems impossible, right? But it's the truth.

God is SO good! His heart is so pure. His soul is inescapably vast and amazing.

I can't explain to you how good He is.

So there we are. Love. It's all about love. That's all it's ever been about. Keeping it simple. Straight and to the point.

So. Just love.

God Bless.

Beauty Is All Around.

This picture is beautiful. By the way. I saw this and thought. Wow. That is just amazing. It's been a while since I have really taken in the artistic value and beauty of what God has created for our pleasure.

Take this sunset for example. It is incredibly beautiful. God created that, and all of creation, for us to marvel over. I mean, come on...the ocean alone is amazing. Not to mention the many amazing rain forests. And the beauty that the sun creates when it falls below the horizon. That doesn't just happen.

God paints us a picture every single night. And every single morning. And you know what's amazing? Is that is a way that creation worships God. Because the Word says that all creation worships God. That if we didn't worship God, the rocks would cry out. It's pretty spectacular.

I have been spending too much time focusing on my problems and putting myself first, that I forgot how good it feels to just give myself over to God. But when we had our worship session and Tiff's on New Years, I remembered. And realized. That there needs to be some realigning of my spirit. And I feel so good.

No more drama. No more feeding into drama. No more letting my emotions get the best of me.

My heart is melting in peace right now. And love. I can't even tell you how much I love God. I forgot. I kept forgetting.

It's so good to remember.

God is good. So worthy of my praise. So beautiful. Exemplifies beauty. Is far greater then I could ever imagine. How could I not love Him?

Well, that is all. I am done with my love rant. Well, not really but there is not enough time in the world to write down all that I feel for God.

Have a good night.

God Bless.

A New Year!

It's 2011. And everyone asks.

"What's your new years resolution?"

Mine.

Is to worship God with every single fiber of my being. No holding back.

Last night was SO amazing. Redefining New Years Parties.

A bunch of my friends went to another of our friends', Jed, house and hung out. Had a drum circle. And then went and had a bonfire in the freezing cold wind. And as much as it was ridiculously cold. It was so much fun.

Then, because his parents were asleep. We ended up at another friends, Tiffany's, apartment. And we worshiped and prophesied over each other. It was AMAZING!

SO many good words. I can't even explain.

It was SO amazing that I didn't end up home until 4:30am. AND I had to wake up at 9:30am to go to work. Haha!

Keep singing. Keep writing. A song that could cause a nation change.

A word that Kevin gave me. Because I have stopped really writing songs. I haven't really even started. I don't know why. But it was pretty amazing.

And Micah, one of the 2 new guys I met who didn't know me very well, gave me a word. Telling me that I was amazing and that I shine bright.

I know, to some they may seem very miniscule or unimportant. But to me, they were spot on. To many things. It's crazy how God is like that.

K.I.S.S.

Keep it simple....silly. I love simple words. Because they are always straight forward and to the point. Telling you exactly what you need to hear at the exact moment in time.

Worship. My lifestyle.

I want to just lose myself in the presence of God every time I worship.

Completely giving everything of myself to Him.

That is my New Years resolution.

What's yours?

God Bless.

The Future?

As a girl.

I dream.

I dream about my future so very often.

The other day I was with my mom and little sister, shopping at Safeway, when I saw a BRIDES magazine. [Mind you; I don't even have a boyfriend.] But I just love weddings. I think they are so beautiful. So I got myself to thinking even more about what I would want at my wedding.

An outdoor wedding would be lovely. But instead as a gazibo, as is shown in this picture, I would like a big, wooden cross behind me and my future husband.

Speaking of my future hubby. I cannot wait until God brings him to me. I have waited for so long. And I will continue waiting for him. Until Papa says it's time.

Then, I will be able to start my family.

Which is something I have always wanted.

Am I rambling?

Love.

Am I just being so girly right now? Haha.

Okay. Back on track.

I would love my colors to be Purple and Green.

Because purple is my favorite color.

Apparently purple is usually associated with nobility and spirituality.

That's pretty cool.

Green symbolizes growth, harmony, freshness and fertility.

That is something I did not know. But those are both very beautiful colors and amazing combinations.

My wedding dress.

Idealy, I would like to design my own dress.

But, if that can not happen. I would love a dress by the designer Maggie Sottero. She is kind of amazing.

I am seriously rambling right?

Going from one thing to another. Doesn't really give much of an idea of what I would want, right?

I am so weird.

But I am SO okay with that.

Maybe I should be a wedding designer?

Maybe not?

Just as long as me and my beloved are together, it almost really doesn't matter what my wedding is like.

Just to know that he will be by my side.

For the rest of my life.

Would be enough for me.

And that would make me happy...

But there is always one more part of the recipe.

This part, happens to be the most important part.

The Holy Spirit.

God is the center.

Always.

And in my future. He will be the center.

My husband and I...

Prayer warriors. Always in the presence of God. Because God is the most important part of every recipe. So very beautiful He is. So very perfect.

My future.

I don't know what it's going to be like.

But it will be forever.

Like a ring. It's circular. Everlasting.

Beautiful.

I am so blessed and so very loved.

God, I thank you for my dreams. And the love you have for me. Lord, I pray for my future husband. Papa, bless him. Teach him. Hold him in the storms he faces. Papa speak beautiful words to him. Cleanse him. Romance him. And show him your amazing glory. Papa, let him drown in your glory and presence. You are so amazing. I love you. Amen.

God Bless.