Let your light shine

Down the broken rode I went

No love

Just darkness

in a ball I sat with my head down

a black bird came through the night

poking, jabbing, stabbing

me from every angle

I refused to look up and be face to face with my pain

as I sat there curled up in my ball I felt trapped and alone

sitting there in the dark the poking, jabbing, and stabbing continued

until I couldn't stand it anymore

I screamed out and lifted my face

expecting the worst

and I found myself face to face with grace

It was not dark anymore

there was a light shining bright

God had been trying to get me to look up and see the light

see the light that was not shining from buildings in a city

but from my own heart where He lives eternally

I had been covering my light in my despair

forgetting that God is always there

we can never be consumed by darkness

because God is a fire that refuses to burn out

and lives inside of us no matter our spiritual where-about

we may fall down sometimes but it doesn't matter

because God is Father and Lord

He shed His blood so I can proudly say

I am a daughter of Christ

and am loved more than words could ever express



What you get isn't always what you ask for

Dear God,

I pray that this person I really like, will like me back. I think we are perfect for each other and I pray that one day we will end up together.

Dear God,

I pray that you will take away this temptation from me. Rid me of it once and for all. You can do anything so do this for me.

Dear God,

I pray that you would heal me of this illness. You make miracles happen for other people. Why can't you make a miracle happen for me?

 Praying is an awesome way to talk to God. It let's us hear from Him, have a relationship with Him, and gives us a chance to talk to the only one who truly knows us and accepts us. But sometimes we take prayer for granted. We ask God for something but at the same time demand it. We ask God for something specific instead of asking for His will to be done. Now the prayers above are just prayers I made up off the top of my head but think about prayers that you have said similar to these. I catch myself praying like this ALL THE TIME. One thing I forget is that I should not be in charge of my life. I do not hold the pen to my story. Whether it's the plan for my love life, my career, or anything else, I need to just Trust God. Instead of asking God for a specific person to notice me or like me.. I ask for God to keep preparing me for my future husband. To prepare him for me as well. And I pray that when the time comes I will know it is him. Instead of asking God to do something for me as a favor because it's what I want.. I ask that He show me what is the best for me. Instead of asking for hardships to be taken away I ask Him to hold my hand through it. God doesn't just fix everything and He does not grant your every wish like a genie. He created us. He knows what is best: we do not. So trust His plan instead of trying to make one of your own. Let me tell you from experience that human plans never can compare with God's plan.

God Bless,

Rachael

Inspired to Inspire

God has blessed me with so much. He has blessed me with an amazing family who loves me, gifts that I can use for His glory, and friends that see things differently than I do. They see things in me that I don't see. They help me realize things that I never would have. And they inspire me to make an impact on the world. We all have gifts. I have a creative mind, a generous heart, a love for people, and a desire to show love to everyone I can. You may be book smart, be great at sports, or you can speak in front of people without wanting to die of embarrassment. We ALL have gifts we can use. We don't always have to be the ones getting inspired, we can be the ones inspiring. Inspiring people to find love in God and not the world. Inspiring people to believe in themselves and have hope. Inspiring people to be positive and seek happiness. Inspiring people to live life with a purpose and not as a party. This world needs inspiration. God blessed you with a gift. Once you discover it.. don't be afraid to step out and use it.

God Bless,

Rachael

life seen differently

Sometimes I wish I could see life through a child's eyes

have their innocence

have their love for life

see things for what they truly are

I asked a little boy in my swim class what his little sister's name was

he replied with "Princess Autumn"

proud that she was his little sister.

Why can't we have that love?

Putting other's before ourselves..

he didn't just say her name was Autumn

he said Princess Autumn..

treating her better than most people treat their parents or best friend

kids are an example of God's perfect love for us..

not listening to the world.. but just loving because we can

I would say I want to see life through a child's eyes..

but they still fall short..

I want to see life through God's eyes

in His eyes we are all beautiful

in Him is where the greatest love of all is found.

God Bless,

Rachael