Yes yes yes !! Girl you better, keep on having these Chats. JESUS, is our Hope and stay!! Oh that amazing Grace!! Thank you to you and your family !! KEEP SHINNING HIS LIGHT !! We are watching & learning with you😉! Be Blessed!!
"But for Grace go I" was something that my grandmother taught me many years ago and one that I often use to remind myself to change my thoughts. Thank you for sharing.
May God bless and help you dear friend Thank you for sharing from the heart...I really can relate my heart strings have been being tugged on lately in my personal life
Thank you for sharing, I wished I could send you some pictures of our Garden what I think would cheer you and the viewers up. Again Rachel thank you and I believe you’re a wonderful woman and a inspiration to me and my husband 🙏🙏🙏
Rachel, thank you for this lovely reminder of God's grace! Your cabin property is beautiful. Your strength and persistence are honorable and beautiful!
Thanks for sharing, Rachel. I’m so sorry your friend is suffering and send healing, warm, virtual hugs to both of you. Going to the woods is healing, particularly if you can go alone, when something is laying on your heart. The feeling of being nestled, held, really, by the natural world is so healthy. Just allowing yourself to be with whatever is happening is freeing. Loved and agree with your kind, gentle message. Be well my friend. You don’t even know me, but you feel like someone who would be my friend. 🙏
Bible says the world grows cold and it is. I am proud of you sweet Lady for voicing your feelings, not just for you but others too. Mostly I am proud of you for speaking out your relationship with Jesus. So many are afraid to mention Him, so He will not mention them to the Father. ❤❤🙏🙏❤❤
Everyone is on their own personal path. Each of our lessons and experiences are a teaching tool. Your lessons will be unique to you. Help others where and when you can, but don't take away their lesson. It's not our place to judge. I carry this message all the time. ❤
Rachel I get it…I understand everything your saying and I believe the same and I couldn’t have said it better. I’m not real articulate….I’m a wordy southerner. Sometimes it’s hard to put things into words but you did a great job! Love from Florida
Thank you for your message today. I needed to hear this as I was just verbally attacked today for standing up for my granddaughters rights. I wanted to scream back at the person but I didn't and walked off in tears and later thought what a weak spined person I was. Now I see by keeping my thoughts to myself and not acting as they did I made the right choice. Yes the tears kept flowing for a bit but I prayed for the other person. And yes my granddaughter is in a safe place tonight
Love you Rachel! Thank you for sharing your heart and keeping the standard not only for what it means to be a caring and kind human being, but a follower of Christ ❤️🙏🏻
Thank you for sharing Rachel. I'm sending your friend lots of love and strength, to get through her dark times. 💕 As someone, who has gone through very tough and dark times I can say, it is a blessing to have a friend like you on your side through all of this. You are a very kind person. Love to you and your family and friends.
Oh Rachel. Thank you so much. I needed this, this morning. We have to be a Jesus example for the people who need it the most. We just have no idea what demons someone is fighting. I do try to live by this but I fail miserably sometimes. The consequence could be them hearing our hateful words and ending their lives because it was just the last straw. Be kind. Thank you for your obedience Rachel.
Rachel, I love you!! We All needed your message and reminder of compassion, grace, mercy, understanding, and following the golden rule! My heart is very appreciative of the time you spent sharing your heart with us!! Your friend is in my hearts thoughts and prayers, as you also are!!! 😘♥️🙏♥️🌹🌈☀️🕊️💗💗💗🐝💗💞
My husband says it's so much easier to be nice and kind to ppl than it is too be judgemental or disrespectful. He is 100% right. It costs you nothing to be kind and give someone a smile. We have no idea what struggles they may be dealing with. Your word of kindness may be what helps them get through their day. It may give them the strength to move forward and recognize that angels come in all forms. As an example, I was at the store and I was picking up some half n half There was a somewhat older woman next to me. She had the door open and was calling back into the cooler area to see if there was someone there to help her. Clearly she needed help with something. I asked her what she needed. There was a gallon of almond milk that she couldn't reach. I bent down and got it for her. She was so thankful! I made the comment that I should've said a prayer while I was down on my knees-her response- God hears you no matter what! It cost me nothing to help her she sure blessed me with that memory and reminded me that there are so so many ppl who believe as I believe. Angels, indeed, come in all forms. Blessings to you Racheal and your friend. 🙏♥️
"There but for the Grace of God go I" is something I have tried to live by. I'm not always successful, but I try. Your words spoke to my heart... thank you for sharing. I will keep your friend (and you) in my prayers. Bless you ((hugs))
Thanks for sharing Rachel. That was beautiful and it’s such a good reminder to show grace for haven’t we’ve been given much grace as well? God bless you sister!
Rachel, you are amazing! Thank you for just being you and sharing so much of your wisdom. You and Todd are two of my favorite people and I am so thankful for your channel!
Rachel we built and off grid cabin in the woods 17 yrs ago hard to believe it’s been that long. It’s the place I go to completely clear my mind and it puts me in a good mood, we grow a garden their and have berry bushes. So I know how you feel!!❤
Amen! Thank you for saying and promoting positivity. People are so critical of others and not of themselves. Wishing you friend wellness in mind body and soul. ❤
When I start feeling unhappy or not quite right, I remember a line from a silly movie. "If you see someone without a smile, give 'em yours." It always perks me up, hopefully it can help someone else as well.
Thank you for sharing your inner perspective. We are all on this journey together. Surrounding ourselves with people who believe what we believe but respecting others who believe differently is a lesson that I’m afraid is not adhered to very often. Know that putting your life out for others to watch your journey is a blessing for me and you are loved for it.
Rachel you could not have said it better! Thank you for those words that really hit home for me. I see what you see in the world and it makes my heart so heavy but I will continue to pray because I know that is the only answer! Thank you and God Bless!
Thank you so much for sharing. I know these things but sometimes we need reminding. When you said what your mother used to tell you, I got emotional for sure! My mother a Bambi fan, would always say, what does Thumper say? Lol. I pray for peace and healing for you and your friend.
Yes, we all need to have more empathy,love and kindness towards each other. I always tell myself do no harm. I'm glad you gave your blueberries a new home and I love the river.
Rachel, I'm sorry your dear friend is going through such a difficult trial in her life right now. I pray that the peace that surpasses all understanding come down upon her situation and that she is set free the pain and bondage afflicting her life. You mentioned the word "trauma" and oh boy, the Lord certainly knew what he was doing when he laid some things upon your heart. Trauma can be so deep-rooted in a person, in a family, in a society, that we rarely see the "good" from all the pain that we deeply hide. Kindness is the answer. Kindness and prayer. Thank you for sharing your heart and heeding God's calling to speak. (HUGS from Arkansas)
Rachel, I am 57 and my husband and I recently retired. We thought, we finally did it. Worked hard, saved and planned for this day. Well our anxiety is so high with how our our government, and world is creating so much hate and it is affecting us all financially and emotionally. It is so hard to enjoy retirement with so much anxiety around us. I try, believe me I try hard to not let it bother me, but inside I have fear of what is to come.
Some of us are good at hiding our trauma and come off as a hard person. But the trauma can consume us otherwise. I hope your friend gets better. Love and light to all
Today I was angry and bitter because I am going through Covid for the second time in a year and mad because not one family member or neighbor brought by soup or anything to eat because I was to tired to cook. I have given everyone that I had mentioned food when they were sick so I felt used and unloved. I went to church today and talked to Pastor and he said my sermon today will help you and I will pray for you. Philippians chapter 4. I felt better and will continue to heal from those negative feelings. God Bless I needed this
Thank you, Rachel . I have told my child to be kind, and you do not know what they are living. It's sad, but yes, many get off on being hateful . I used to think the mouth could be hateful . But now its fingers are in the chat world. I pray you, friend, is healing 🙏 . Love is free. More people need to remember this.
Rachel, your message touched my heart this morning. Thank you for sharing it in such a beautiful way. It's clear God is using you to deliver this very important reminder.
I understand this completely. A really wonderful young father at our church is in a high position at a school where he works. He is a very moral and caring man. But rumors at the school have devastated his lire. Those of us who know him, realized the hateful campaign against him but that doesn't help. Why do people have to destroy others? Thank you, Rachel for this post.
Thank you for reminding me to look at some things in my life differently, and possible changes I need to make for the good.Sometimes it takes listening to others feelings, not just wth our ears but with our hearts to realize how important it is to treat everyone with love and respect, no matter what they have done to you. That is a beautiful peaceful area to be in.
Amen, Rachel! You are fortunate to have been raised by a mother who taught you to keep quiet when you didn’t have anything nice to say. I was not raised that way, but the Lord has helped me and is helping me to learn to be a blessing and not a curse. My autism and basic nature prompt me to say things I later regret. Spending time in the word of God and in prayer changes me fundamentally, I need Jesus every day! His grace in my life gives me what I need to give grace to others. I have been a traumatized, wounded person, but God is healing me. I have come a long way on the road to mental and spiritual health. You are giving good advice to wounded people. We can heal and change, especially through the strength of the Lord.
Well said. One of our church’s focus for the year is Be Just, Be Kind, Be Humble.
Rachel, thank you for being real and saying what was on your heart.
Rachel thank you so much for taking us to the cabin with you. I really enjoyed listening to you.
Kindness costs nothing, but means so much. Thanks for sharing this.
Well said, my dear friend. ❤
Your message has come at the perfect time. Than you. So much truth. So much realness for our needs as well. Thankyou again for sharing. ❤
Yes yes yes !! Girl you better, keep on having these Chats. JESUS, is our Hope and stay!! Oh that amazing Grace!! Thank you to you and your family !! KEEP SHINNING HIS LIGHT !! We are watching & learning with you😉! Be Blessed!!
"But for Grace go I" was something that my grandmother taught me many years ago and one that I often use to remind myself to change my thoughts. Thank you for sharing.
May God bless and help you dear friend Thank you for sharing from the heart...I really can relate my heart strings have been being tugged on lately in my personal life
What a beautiful reminder. Thank you for being you and for sharing from your heart. We are all fallen and need the grace of God.
treat others the way you wanna be treated also! i feel you message so deeply!
Amen sister! Have a great week.... I’m praying for your friend.
Thank you for sharing, I wished I could send you some pictures of our Garden what I think would cheer you and the viewers up. Again Rachel thank you and I believe you’re a wonderful woman and a inspiration to me and my husband 🙏🙏🙏
Thank you Rachel for being you, for sharing you. You are right beyond words. Hugs.
I hope this message reaches the hearts of many. What a treasure your friend has in you during this time. ❤
May your wise words spread throughout this land and settle on the hearts of many, Rachel ❤
It’s so easy to be kind. Sending healing thoughts to all who need it. ❤️🩹
Beautiful land and beautiful message
Thank you Rachel for sharing and being transparent. It’s good to remember the love part in “love your neighbor as yourself.”
Beautiful message sweet lady. God bless u.
Beautiful talk! Thank you for sharing and I hope your friend finds peace.
Thank you Rachel for this video. So many people need to her this. May our Father in Heaven bless you and Todd.
Everyone in this world needs more kindness.
Rachel, thank you for this lovely reminder of God's grace! Your cabin property is beautiful. Your strength and persistence are honorable and beautiful!
lifting prayers for peace for your friend, people can be so mean over the internet, I'm so sorry for anyone who gets hurt from this kinda of stuff.
Rachel you and Todd are great people and you keep it real. We will be saying a prayer for your friend tonight. God Bless
Thanks for sharing, Rachel. I’m so sorry your friend is suffering and send healing, warm, virtual hugs to both of you. Going to the woods is healing, particularly if you can go alone, when something is laying on your heart. The feeling of being nestled, held, really, by the natural world is so healthy. Just allowing yourself to be with whatever is happening is freeing. Loved and agree with your kind, gentle message. Be well my friend. You don’t even know me, but you feel like someone who would be my friend. 🙏
Thank you, Rachel. I always told my kids that you don't know what goes on in someone else's life. We do need to be kind!
In this time we need to be praying for all and sending our love to them.
Bible says the world grows cold and it is. I am proud of you sweet Lady for voicing your feelings, not just for you but others too. Mostly I am proud of you for speaking out your relationship with Jesus. So many are afraid to mention Him, so He will not mention them to the Father. ❤❤🙏🙏❤❤
Kindness and grace are free
🙏 For you and your friend
Rachel I agree with you 💯 %. I am sorry your friend is struggling . Praying for peace. ❤❤
Thank you, Rachel. I really needed to hear that. I love you and Todd, and I love your videos. Keep them coming.
You said it all very well. Peace dear lady, and especially for your dear friend. And yes, we are all going through our own private battles.
Everyone is on their own personal path. Each of our lessons and experiences are a teaching tool. Your lessons will be unique to you. Help others where and when you can, but don't take away their lesson. It's not our place to judge. I carry this message all the time. ❤
Perfect timing Rachel. I felt every winded word my sister. You've been a huge blessing to me today. ❤
Beautiful! Thank you for the chat. You're an amazing lady.
May God bless your friend during this difficult time and His arms wrapped around her.
Rachel I get it…I understand everything your saying and I believe the same and I couldn’t have said it better. I’m not real articulate….I’m a wordy southerner. Sometimes it’s hard to put things into words but you did a great job! Love from Florida
Thanks for sharing Rachel! Just talked about this with one of my friends lately I believe Satan is trying very hard to put us against each other
The importance of this message cannot be overstated. 💜
Thank you Rachel! I really appreciate that! It does speak to me! I love your words. Your heart is soft and gentle. ❤
Thanks for that vulnerability. It’s important to hold one another accountable for how we treat one amothet
Thank you Rachel for sharing your thoughts. Bless your kind heart and that of your dear friends. Sending you both lots of love and healing ♥️♥️
Amen Rachel-you are a beautiful human being.
This made me want to cry. Praying for your friend. Enjoyed the cabin. It's so beautiful.
Thank you for your message today. I needed to hear this as I was just verbally attacked today for standing up for my granddaughters rights. I wanted to scream back at the person but I didn't and walked off in tears and later thought what a weak spined person I was. Now I see by keeping my thoughts to myself and not acting as they did I made the right choice. Yes the tears kept flowing for a bit but I prayed for the other person. And yes my granddaughter is in a safe place tonight
Love you Rachel! Thank you for sharing your heart and keeping the standard not only for what it means to be a caring and kind human being, but a follower of Christ ❤️🙏🏻
Thank you Rachel. I needed this today, if I could only save time in a bottle 😢
I love your outlook. You are a beautiful person. Kindness is everything n shows great charity. God bless you.
You are absolutely right, Rachel!!! If you have nothing good to say, just be quiet!!! Be nice to people!!! God Bless Us All!!!
In addition prayers for peace and comfort to your friend through whatever they are going through
Thank you for sharing Rachel.
I'm sending your friend lots of love and strength, to get through her dark times. 💕
As someone, who has gone through very tough and dark times I can say, it is a blessing to have a friend like you on your side through all of this. You are a very kind person.
Love to you and your family and friends.
God bless you, Rachel. Praying for your friend 🙏
Well said. I will keep your friend and her family in my prayers, that God may grant them comfort and healing.
Oh Rachel. Thank you so much. I needed this, this morning. We have to be a Jesus example for the people who need it the most. We just have no idea what demons someone is fighting. I do try to live by this but I fail miserably sometimes. The consequence could be them hearing our hateful words and ending their lives because it was just the last straw. Be kind. Thank you for your obedience Rachel.
Rachel, I love you!! We All needed your message and reminder of compassion, grace, mercy, understanding, and following the golden rule! My heart is very appreciative of the time you spent sharing your heart with us!! Your friend is in my hearts thoughts and prayers, as you also are!!! 😘♥️🙏♥️🌹🌈☀️🕊️💗💗💗🐝💗💞
My husband says it's so much easier to be nice and kind to ppl than it is too be judgemental or disrespectful. He is 100% right. It costs you nothing to be kind and give someone a smile. We have no idea what struggles they may be dealing with. Your word of kindness may be what helps them get through their day. It may give them the strength to move forward and recognize that angels come in all forms.
As an example, I was at the store and I was picking up some half n half
There was a somewhat older woman next to me. She had the door open and was calling back into the cooler area to see if there was someone there to help her. Clearly she needed help with something. I asked her what she needed. There was a gallon of almond milk that she couldn't reach.
I bent down and got it for her. She was so thankful!
I made the comment that I should've said a prayer while I was down on my knees-her response- God hears you no matter what!
It cost me nothing to help her she sure blessed me with that memory and reminded me that there are so so many ppl who believe as I believe. Angels, indeed, come in all forms.
Blessings to you Racheal and your friend. 🙏♥️
All that you touched on is so true. Kindness,compassion and gratitude is what we need to see
I really like the inner reflection because I work in the public and have the same faith. It,s a daily challenge.
"There but for the Grace of God go I" is something I have tried to live by. I'm not always successful, but I try. Your words spoke to my heart... thank you for sharing. I will keep your friend (and you) in my prayers. Bless you ((hugs))
Thanks for sharing Rachel. That was beautiful and it’s such a good reminder to show grace for haven’t we’ve been given much grace as well? God bless you sister!
Amen Rachel, The world would be a better place if everyone was kinder to one another.
I think we all need to work on being more positive. You’re absolutely right.
I’m so tired of the division. I’m praying everyone will come together eventually ❤
Thank you Rachel for showing us your heart. Prayers for your friend.
Loved this video Rachel. So touching and interesting. Will pray for you and your friend for comfort and peace. God bless.
Prayers for your lovely friend. Thank you for sharing.
I’m one of your 30k and I chose to hold your hand in kindness.Hope you enjoyed your weekend.
Rachel, you are amazing! Thank you for just being you and sharing so much of your wisdom. You and Todd are two of my favorite people and I am so thankful for your channel!
Rachel we built and off grid cabin in the woods 17 yrs ago hard to believe it’s been that long. It’s the place I go to completely clear my mind and it puts me in a good mood, we grow a garden their and have berry bushes. So I know how you feel!!❤
Thank you for sharing this
Amen! Thank you for saying and promoting positivity. People are so critical of others and not of themselves. Wishing you friend wellness in mind body and soul. ❤
When I start feeling unhappy or not quite right, I remember a line from a silly movie. "If you see someone without a smile, give 'em yours." It always perks me up, hopefully it can help someone else as well.
Rachel, I love you. Thank you for sharing your heart and shining your light 💗
Thank you for sharing your inner perspective. We are all on this journey together. Surrounding ourselves with people who believe what we believe but respecting others who believe differently is a lesson that I’m afraid is not adhered to very often. Know that putting your life out for others to watch your journey is a blessing for me and you are loved for it.
Rachel you could not have said it better! Thank you for those words that really hit home for me. I see what you see in the world and it makes my heart so heavy but I will continue to pray because I know that is the only answer! Thank you and God Bless!
You’re such a beautiful person Rachel, thanks for sharing and giving your love, insight and wisdom. Prayers for your friend.
You are brave. I would never be out alone.
Thank you so much for sharing. I know these things but sometimes we need reminding. When you said what your mother used to tell you, I got emotional for sure! My mother a Bambi fan, would always say, what does Thumper say? Lol. I pray for peace and healing for you and your friend.
Thank you so much, Rachel. God used your words to speak to me today. Thank you for sharing your heart.
Yes, we all need to have more empathy,love and kindness towards each other. I always tell myself do no harm. I'm glad you gave your blueberries a new home and I love the river.
You have a big heart. You keep being you.
Thank you Rachel if the whole world would just get on we would all be in a better place. Thanks for sharing x
Rachel, I'm sorry your dear friend is going through such a difficult trial in her life right now. I pray that the peace that surpasses all understanding come down upon her situation and that she is set free the pain and bondage afflicting her life. You mentioned the word "trauma" and oh boy, the Lord certainly knew what he was doing when he laid some things upon your heart. Trauma can be so deep-rooted in a person, in a family, in a society, that we rarely see the "good" from all the pain that we deeply hide. Kindness is the answer. Kindness and prayer.
Thank you for sharing your heart and heeding God's calling to speak. (HUGS from Arkansas)
Rachel, I am 57 and my husband and I recently retired. We thought, we finally did it. Worked hard, saved and planned for this day. Well our anxiety is so high with how our our government, and world is creating so much hate and it is affecting us all financially and emotionally. It is so hard to enjoy retirement with so much anxiety around us. I try, believe me I try hard to not let it bother me, but inside I have fear of what is to come.
Some of us are good at hiding our trauma and come off as a hard person. But the trauma can consume us otherwise. I hope your friend gets better. Love and light to all
Today I was angry and bitter because I am going through Covid for the second time in a year and mad because not one family member or neighbor brought by soup or anything to eat because I was to tired to cook. I have given everyone that I had mentioned food when they were sick so I felt used and unloved. I went to church today and talked to Pastor and he said my sermon today will help you and I will pray for you. Philippians chapter 4. I felt better and will continue to heal from those negative feelings. God Bless I needed this
Rachel, I thoroughly enjoyed this time with you. It takes a lot of courage to share that level of vulnerability publicly. Thank you.
Rachel, thanks for sharing from your heart. Such a good reminder for all of us. Blessings from Southern Michigan.
I so agree, smile at someone, and most always you will get a smile back, we never know what anyone is going thru.
Thank you, Rachel . I have told my child to be kind, and you do not know what they are living. It's sad, but yes, many get off on being hateful . I used to think the mouth could be hateful . But now its fingers are in the chat world. I pray you, friend, is healing 🙏 . Love is free. More people need to remember this.
Rachel, your message touched my heart this morning. Thank you for sharing it in such a beautiful way. It's clear God is using you to deliver this very important reminder.
Thanks for sharing your heart ❤️
Wishing you peace and love in your life.
I understand this completely. A really wonderful young father at our church is in a high position at a school where he works. He is a very moral and caring man. But rumors at the school have devastated his lire. Those of us who know him, realized the hateful campaign against him but that doesn't help. Why do people have to destroy others? Thank you, Rachel for this post.
Thank you for reminding me to look at some things in my life differently, and possible changes I need to make for the good.Sometimes it takes listening to others feelings, not just wth our ears but with our hearts to realize how important it is to treat everyone with love and respect, no matter what they have done to you. That is a beautiful peaceful area to be in.
What you are saying is so true I cry every day that family & friends to be kind instead of hurting
Off your heart and directly into mine 💙 thank you for sharing with us!
❤your message and videos Rachel. It costs us nothing to be kind to one another.
Amen, Rachel! You are fortunate to have been raised by a mother who taught you to keep quiet when you didn’t have anything nice to say. I was not raised that way, but the Lord has helped me and is helping me to learn to be a blessing and not a curse. My autism and basic nature prompt me to say things I later regret. Spending time in the word of God and in prayer changes me fundamentally, I need Jesus every day! His grace in my life gives me what I need to give grace to others. I have been a traumatized, wounded person, but God is healing me. I have come a long way on the road to mental and spiritual health. You are giving good advice to wounded people. We can heal and change, especially through the strength of the Lord.