Like a little seed

My faith is like a seed. It was planted into the ground, and then it began to take root. I began to see the depth of love my Savior had for me. Then it had a little sprout, I began to see the depth of need that I had for my savior. Then it grew a little taller, I began to let my faith shine through to the outside. Then it grew a little bud, I began trust His plans for me. Then it blossomed, and I began to be completely sold out and living for Him. And sometimes it closes up in fear, and sometimes it gets dry, and sometimes it gets covered. But with Him as the gardener, I will always blossom into a deeper beauty, brighter colors, and have my thirst satisfied. He will always fix my petals, mend my torn leaves, and care for me. Dear Lord give me sunshine, water, and nutrition so that I may continue to grow, with each passing day, to grow into the full, rich, fruitful, beautiful person you've called me to be.

~All For Christ~
Rachel

Words

Words can heal, words can hurt.


Words can give, words can steal.


Words give hope to the lost.


Words explain the cost.


They fly from lips on fire from Christ.


But also keep the lost intised.


To continue to live a life of sin.


Those kind of words, they just wont win.


Words can show some one you care.


Words are something to be shared.


Though we don't always use them right.


Words can turn a dark day bright.


When Christ was dieing on the cross.


He used them to convey the loss.


He used them to teach the way to life.


And cut through darkness like a knife.


Words can be a declaration.


And show some ones determination.


Words can tell of beauty.


And tell some one their call to duty.


They can tell of joyous news.


And give some one some subtle clues.


When they are concealed inside.


You midas well be against the tied.


Words are something to be cherished.


So be carefull, don't be careless.


Words.



How will you use your words? Words change everything. So think before you speak. They show the world who you are. Who will you be?
I hope you enjoyed my humble mushings :)

~All For Christ~
Rachel

Midnight Prayers

When the light of day has ceased, and all is still. They seem to pour from the souls of those tired and and weary. Some cry out in desperation, others whisper in sweet contentment. Hearts in silence speak louder than words. When the mind is settled,the heart can be heard. Though it is not always like this. At time it seems their is a battle between mind and soul. A battle for first place, a battle of importance. And at times the mind is victorious and the trials of the day come out of hiding. Though when the speaks, His peace springs up as wild flowers. Only then can the mind even begin to handle the every day giant. A heart in love needs time with its beloved. A what better time then when you are done with the day, when rest finds you. When all that's left to do is pour out your everything to Him, and let Him mend and heal as no one else can. The brokenness of your soul can only be fixed one way. His way. And though I can not begin to put into words, His over whelming Love, Joy, and Peace. I can sure try ;)





~All For Christ~


Rachel

Princess

"You are a daughter of The King, so hold out for a man who has royal blood coursing through his veins" ~Leslie Ludy~

When I read this quote, it makes me so happy! That I don't have to worry about who I end up with, all I have to do is wait for His perfect timing. When He lets me know, he's the "one", and my prince and I get married and live happily ever after :). But also that until then I can be content to be His daughter and to grow even closer with Him with each passing day.

That's not to say I never get tired of waiting for that, on the contrary I do, really what girl doesn't? And though it gets hard I gotta keep pushing through! I have chosen to use these "single" years to grow stronger in my faith, and to grow closer to the beautiful wonderful one I call Savior :).

But it also makes me sad to think about the young women that miss that message. Those who take their single years to just "have fun" and do whatever floats their boat. How many girls have given themselves away for something less? How many felt that the only way to be "loved" is to be with guys that will only break them apart instead of realizing the depth of love that they can experience when they give themselves to the true Prince, the only One that can truly give them undying perfect amazing wonderful love. It makes me want to cry.

But what can we do? We can tell them!!! I know I myself fall short of His will so many times. And I'm so unworthy of this love. We are all imperfect, all unworthy, and all dirty. But by His grace we are set free! By His love we will prevail!!! Tell the world that!!! Tell those lost and without peace that there is peace in the Father!

How wonderful to be His daughter!

~All For Christ~
Rachel

How can I keep from singing?

Some of you may know that title is from a Chris Tomlin song. I was listening to it recently and it got me thinking, how can we keep from singing? When a Savior so perfect would die on the cross for our sins, so that we could live with Him forever. And loved us so much that He would go through the level of pain that He did. How can we not be giddy with joy? Why do we let ourselves be "silent" Christians? Why don't people hear us singing worship songs in the grocery store? Why do we think its just for church, or for our devotion times?


I remember one time I was singing to myself not really thinking just singing about Jesus, and this lady came up to me and said something to me about how it sounded nice, and instead of being happy that she heard me and what I was singing I got all embarrassed and thought "I need to sing quieter". Why would I think that? Even if I sounded horrible (thank goodness I didn't) shouldn't I have been happy that she heard the words? Why have I been letting the worlds idea of "normal", dictate who and what I am?


I don't know about you but when I think of what He did for me, I want to sing! Now don't go starting a protest. But don't be afraid to sing or to wear that shirt that gets someones attention, so that you can talk to them, or just to let other Christians know, hey your not alone! :) Well that's all the rambling for today. Thanks for listening.
~All For Christ~
Rachel
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Thank you Jesus

Thank you, for coming.
Thank you, for healing.
Thank you, for teaching.
Thank you, for praying.
Thank you, for letting them beat you.
Thank you, for wearing that crown.
Thank you, for carrying that cross.
Thank you, for hanging there.
Thank you, for bearing my sins.
Thank you, for dying.
Thank you, FOR RISING FOR ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


This Easter more then ever I think, because of my mom being so sick, and not being able to do the hustle and bustle of the normal Easter stuff, I've been thinking allot more about why we really do celebrate it. It's not the candy (though some may beg to differ :) ) it's not the eggs, it's not the Bunnie's, it's not even getting all gussied up to go to church on Easter morn. The real reason we celebrate this time of year, is because of our savior JESUS CHRIST! Because He rose from the grave, He gave us eternal hope and joy! A reason to live! And for that gift I myself will forever be thankful for! So this Easter no matter how busy it gets how much you have to cook, how much candy you have to get, how you have to make sure all your kids look presentable, how much stress you have, make sure you take the time to remember why we do celebrate. Because if you do you will have an amazing Easter!
~All For Christ~
Rachel

Fight For It

Its time! Its time to lift up your fist's! Get your Bible! Take up the sword of the spirit! We are in a bloody war. And if you can't see that, that's a problem! Don't try to just "fit in" with the world. Don't compromise! Fight the evil lurching around us! He spoke for us, loved us, bled for us, was beaten for, was hung on a cross for us, prayed for us, died for us, lived for us! The least we can do is fight to see that His name is not taken out of our land completely. They may take His name off our money, keep Him out of our schools and work places. But they can not and will not keep us from fighting, fighting for His name, fighting so that children have a chance to see the light of day, fighting so that His love can be seen! Who will stand with me? Who will change the world with me? How can we stand by and watch them crucify Him again through the corruption in our land? We can not reach the world through compromise, we've gotta show them that there is something different, that we have something that gives us hope and love! I don't mean to ramble on, but I just feel like the children of God need to stand up for their Father! We also need to come together as a family, as brothers and sisters in Christ. Encourage and lift each other up. Go to each other when we are hurting, and when we are joyful. Because none of us are better or more loved than the other. We were all lost, we were all sinners. But we have been adopted into the best ever! Lets embrace it! Hope I didn't bore you :) ~Out Of His Great Love~ Rachel http://http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6jO7xhU_Pw P.s This is a really great song and video!