Month: December 2019

Posted in Personal Stories

Convenience, we meet again

Posted on by Rachel

Once again, I find myself in a convenience store, but this time with hope in my heart.

One day, I will be free from the environment that is clouding my heart.

When you take a leap of faith and swallow your fear whole, courage comes out of your bones and turns into wings strong enough to carry you through the stormy clouds.

I am quitting my job.

I am leaving behind the “promise” of security and going after my dreams.

As I sit here I don’t feel like the tears will spill over. Rather, I can’t help but feel joy inside of me.


When the lady asked if I wanted a cup to go with my drink, I had the strength to say yes with a smile.

This time I am sure of what I want.

God is good even in the pain.
He is good in the joy too.

In contrast to the gloomy weather before, it’s bright and sunny today.

It’s like the sky is smiling down and saying, “Thank you for choosing LIFE.”

Posted in Lessons Learned, Personal Stories

A Shaky Voice and a Brave Heart

Posted on by Rachel

Recently, I was chosen to be the speaker for our Sabbath school segment. The opportunity excited me because I had a lot to share!

I decided to create an outline for my talk instead of writing everything down. I practiced, and practiced until I had confidence to enter the church on Saturday.

I wasn’t afraid.

However, when it was my turn. My hands turned cold and my voice began to quiver.

I delivered my speech with…. a shaky voice. Definitely not what I was expecting. While I was up there, the temptation to cut everything short and just sit down, was strong.

But with God’s grace, I managed to persevere and finish it completely.

A shaky voice and a brave heart.

One might say they don’t match. They can’t.

I am hesitant to call myself brave as I don’t think I fit the criteria.

But God is my courage.

He is the brave one and He lives inside of my heart.

My flesh is weak but my spirit is willing.

The flashbacks of the moment makes me cringe yet I feel fulfilled for pushing through even if I was afraid.

One brave step at a time can go a long way.

Will you choose to be brave today even if your voice quivers?

Posted in Rachel's Journal 🌼

Mourning into Dancing

Posted on by Rachel

Isn’t it strange how yesterday I felt my world was ending and now my heart is filled with so much hope?

Surprisingly, when I opened my Scripture writing plan this morning, it fell on Psalm 30:11-12 which says,

You have turned my mourning into dancing, you have loosed my sackcloth and clothed me with gladness, that my glory may sing your praise and not be silent.

O Lord my God, I will give thanks to you forever.

Some days it takes longer to feel better in this roller coaster ride. Thank God I didn’t stay in the downside for a long time. I am not sure how long this state of happiness is going to last, but I will trust that God is always there.