I've been working really hard on this benefit show for my Honduras Mission Trip. Not to point out anyone, but I have definitely been working harder than others. I'm not really sure how all this will finally turn out. Hopefully it will be all right.
I was listening to Flyleaf on repeat Thursday and the song 'Cassie' came on. Josh had told me before that Lacey had written it about the Columbine shooting--but mostly about Cassie Bernall and Rachel Scott dying for what they believed in. For some reason, the lyrics just really spoke to me that day and so I decided to look up videos and information about the shooting because I've never really known too much about it. The things I saw were beyond disturbing. They just kind of ate me alive. It made me think a lot. If I were asked if I believed in God or not in a life or death situation, would I say yes? Or am I really that selfish to say no just not save my own life? They were beyond selfless and it makes me so angry and upset knowing that those two boys killed innocent people for who they were. I know there have been multiple instances like this in history, but for some reason, this all just really got to me. It really opened up my eyes. Life is just really confusing. I believe there are too many questions left unanswered to understand mostly anything. I just hope I can work at becoming like Cassie and Rachel--gain the selflessness they had. I will remember them forever.
I think I've been over-analyzing things too much lately. Then again, that's just who I am.
'Cassie' by Flyleaf.
The question asked in order
To save her life or take it
The answer no to avoid death
The answer yes would make it
Make it
Do you believe in God
Written on the bullet
Say yes to pull the trigger
Do you believe in God
Written on the bullet
And Cassie pulled the trigger
All heads are bowed in silence
To remember her last sentence
She answered him knowing what would happen
Her last words still hanging in the airIn the air
Do you believe in God
Written on the bullet
Say yes to pull the trigger
Do you believe in God
Written on the bullet
And Rachel pulled the trigger
How many will die I will die I, I will say yes
Do you believe in God
Written on the bullet
Say yes to pull the trigger
Do you believe in God
Written on the bullet
And Cassie pulled the trigger(Do you believe)
Do you believe in God (Do you believe)
Do you believe in God (Do you believe)
Do you believe in God
And I will pull the trigger
2 comments:
This story has affected me just as much as it has affected you. Stories like these bring about role models (true role models, contrasting from the "role models" Hollywood gives us). They make those who take the time to listen think. Hearing the story and allowing yourself to think about it and be affected by it strengthens you, no? It strengthens me--and probably many other believers in God all over the world. It gives me hope.
There is another similar story that affects me just as much. It is the story of the guy who held the Amish girls captive at their school. The guy killed himself in the end, and the Amish family did not hate him; they actually went to offer the family of the man their condolences. They turned the other cheek and hated their enemies; that's hard, yet inspiring. It proves that these things are possible. It gives me some hope.
Great thoughts, Ashley:)
It's sad knowing that things like this happen all over the world everyday and sometimes we know nothing about it. It also upsets me that we can't really do anything about it. But you're right; at the same time it strengthens me. I haven't heard much about that story but I did hear that the family forgave him. That blows my mind away. It also does give me hope knowing that there are people like that in the world. It makes me strive to be a better person. Thank you for the feedback. :)
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