Ten things I'm thankful to God for today.
1. Great friends
2. Family
3. Sunshine
4. The beach
5. My sweet puppy
6. Lifetime movies
7. Good food
8. Phish Food ice cream
9. Wimbledon
10. My own warm bed
xoxo,
Rachel
Sunday, July 7, 2013
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Service
Service is something that has had a big impact on my life lately. I serve on a teen council for tennis, and we use our tennis skills to reach out and serve our community. The part I've attached myself to is our Ad-In group. This is a group of athletes who all have some sort of disability, mostly mental.
From the first moment I stepped out onto the court with my partner Michael, I felt the Lord calling me to get more involved with this program.
Their happiness is what gets me. After one day of playing with Michael he told me that he loved me. That is incredible. One tennis match and he loves me.
This past Friday I got to help out with our Area Special Olympics. There were so many athletes I got to work with; from 4 year olds like my buddy for the day Shamoonya, to 20 year olds like my former partner Michael. It just feels so special to be able to be a part of something greater than myself. As soon as I step out there my heart swells with gratitude to be able to serve God and my community.
This is why service has become so important to me lately. And until now, I hadn't found the best fit for myself to serve my community. Being able to play tennis while helping others is a great medium, and I am so glad God has led me onto this path!
xoxo,
Rachel
"As each of you has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace"
~1 Peter 4:10
From the first moment I stepped out onto the court with my partner Michael, I felt the Lord calling me to get more involved with this program.
Their happiness is what gets me. After one day of playing with Michael he told me that he loved me. That is incredible. One tennis match and he loves me.
This past Friday I got to help out with our Area Special Olympics. There were so many athletes I got to work with; from 4 year olds like my buddy for the day Shamoonya, to 20 year olds like my former partner Michael. It just feels so special to be able to be a part of something greater than myself. As soon as I step out there my heart swells with gratitude to be able to serve God and my community.This is why service has become so important to me lately. And until now, I hadn't found the best fit for myself to serve my community. Being able to play tennis while helping others is a great medium, and I am so glad God has led me onto this path!
xoxo,
Rachel
"As each of you has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace"
~1 Peter 4:10
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Give Me Stength
Lord,
Give me the strength to understand why You are placing each of these obstacles in my path.
Give me the strength to keep my patience with people and the situations I'm put in.
Give me the strength to stay open-minded.
Give me the strength to not blame myself for these afflictions put in my life.
Give me the strength to keep my faith in you.
Give me the strength to make it through these tough times so that I can rejoice in You and all of Your glory.
xoxo,
Rachel
"I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." ~John 16:33
Give me the strength to understand why You are placing each of these obstacles in my path.
Give me the strength to keep my patience with people and the situations I'm put in.
Give me the strength to stay open-minded.
Give me the strength to not blame myself for these afflictions put in my life.
Give me the strength to keep my faith in you.
Give me the strength to make it through these tough times so that I can rejoice in You and all of Your glory.
xoxo,
Rachel
"I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." ~John 16:33
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