Today is June 30, 2009, My last day being 27. As I reflect over my life I realize how blessed I truly am, God has been gracious to me over and over! I am so not deserving of all of my blessings! I have spent so much of my life trying to please others wanting people to judge me on my on merit instead of where I come from and my parents!
But I realize that I can no longer be ashamed of who I am or where I come from, because those things are the things that make me who I am. I know that my God’s grace is sufficient for me, for his power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore, I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me.
I have grown so much over the years. I have had some good times and some bad times! I have had my heart broken and I have done my fair share of heart breaking. I was talking to my BFF (Constance) this morning about her sister’s wedding and if you know me, you know that I am a hopeless romantic. I was all excited as if it was my wedding and she could sense it in my voice. She said, “Chasiti, you still believe in love and you are still hopeful.” I replied “Yes”, and we continued to talk like normal.
That conversation has had me going since 7 this morning. I am not bitter anymore. I am ready for love; but not at the cost of whom I am. See, I have dated my fair share of guys and tried to change who I was to fit them. If he wanted someone domesticated, I learned to cook; if he was into partying, I became a party animal, all for My man! But in trying to be what my man wanted I forgot about the things that were important to me. I did things that just weren’t Chasiti. Not saying that the things I did were bad, but they were not done because of my own conviction, they were done to please someone else! I have learned that you can’t make anyone want you and I will not try any longer! You see, I am perfectly made in the likeness of Jesus! I am going to live my life that way. I know there is always room for improvement and trust that I am working on me daily. But, I dare my self esteem issues to subject me to settle for anything less than I deserve. The bible says that a man should love is wife like Christ loves the church; not when he feels like or when its convenient or when no one else is looking! I am a Jewel with a lot to offer!
And yes, I have kissed a few frogs, but I know the next man I Kiss will be my prince!!!
I am single with no plus one and I cool with it!!!!
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Greetings, Chasity. My name is Buddy Roberts, and I'm developing a local online publication called Birmingham Profile. Our content focuses on profiles of individuals who live and work in and around Birmingham. I recently discovered your blog and would like to extend my compliments -- your entries are very enjoyable and insightful. I'd like to invite you to be interviewed for a profile in our magazine. Please take a moment to visit us at www.birminghamprofile.com (it's our prototype -- the actual design is still in the works, preparatory for our fall relaunch), where you'll learn all about who we are and what we hope to add to the local media scene. Then, if you'd like to discuss an interview or have any questions, feel free to contact me at broberts@birminghamprofile.com or at 706-936-3500. Thank you very much for your consideration, and have a good week. I look forward to hearing from you.
Buddy Roberts
Birmingham Profile
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