Truth > Drama

Yes, I am a child of God. My name, Rachelle, means "Lamb of God"... blessed from birth. It's a good thing too, because I came into this world a scrawny miracle with a birth defect that could have killed me had the doctors not found it in time. Luckily, one did.

Over the years I seem to have had my fair share of challenges and trials. I won some, I lost some. It's the way of the world. But God has never forsaken me, because I am His child.

"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It’s not just in some of us; it’s in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others."
-Marriane Williamson

I LOVE THIS! We are meant to do SO much! And we should! We should never let anything hold us back.

As a mother I am constantly encouraging and challenging my children to do more and to better themselves, but I can't forget to do the same for myself. I often get so wrapped up in their lives that I forget about my own. I'm not dead yet! I have to remind myself to KEEP GROWING! My kids have been my life for the past fifteen years! That's a hard habit to break. ;o) They are my favorite people in the world. Sometimes they seem like the only people in the world. Sometimes, amid all the aggravation and let-downs of the day, I wish they were the only people in the world.

Mother Teresa said, "People are often unreasonable and self-centered. Forgive them anyway. If you are kind, people may accuse you of ulterior motives. Be kind anyway. If you are honest, people may cheat you. Be honest anyway. If you find happiness, people may be jealous. Be happy anyway. The good you do today may be forgotten tomorrow. Do good anyway. Give the world the best you have and it may never be enough. Give your best anyway. For you see, in the end, it is between you and God. It was never between you and them anyway."

This is one of my most favorite things I have EVER read in my life. Sadly, it's also one of the truest things I have ever read. Some people will never be happy, no matter what you do. Don't do it for them. Do it for the greater good. Doing the right thing always makes me feel better, even if I am the only one who knows what I did. ("Well, you and God", as B would say.)

Even when we do the right thing, we may be ridiculed and falsely accused. In the Bible, we are told not to fear, and to consider ourselves blessed.

But even if you suffer for doing what is right, God will reward you for it. So don't worry or be afraid of their threats. -1 Peter 3:14

Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. -Matthew 5:10

Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him. -James 1:12

As you know, we consider blessed those who have persevered. You have heard of Job's perseverance and have seen what the Lord finally brought about. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy. 
-James 5:11

Consider Jesus' suffering, the persecution He endured, the murder that ended His precious life. He endured it all for US, without complaining, without anger, without questioning. We are to live our lives for Him out of Gratitude, not out of fear. Our God is a gracious, loving, merciful God. I strive to live my life in a way that glorifies Him. Am I perfect? Absolutely not! Do I make mistakes? You better believe it! But I am learning, and growing and every day is a better day. I learn from every trial that comes my way, and lately there have been quite a few.

I am in no way comparing my life's trivial issues to what Jesus endured, because there really is no comparison! My problems are small, and I know who "has my back". Truth is greater than drama! It's not the focus here, and it's not relevant. The truth is known to those who matter, most importantly- to God.

I will continue to do what I do; raise my kids to the best of my ability, live my life, praise my Lord and carry on! Each day presents its own unique challenges, and I look forward to them.


Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 
-Philippians 4:5