Letters to my Papa God

So Sorry!

2009-02-22T17:59:00.002-05:00

Dear Papa,
I have been thinking about you and talking to you constantly. But I haven't written you a letter in a few weeks. For that I am so sorry. Please forgive me. I did commit to writing to you four times a week. And I have fallen short of that promise.

Today i'm starting a new day. I haven't been feeling so good. Over the next 4 weeks, I hope to start getting my energy back. I know that this masterpiece growing inside me is taking all my energy and you know what-i'm ok with that! I praise you Lord for this little creation inside me. It's amazing that a child can be made inside of me. When I think about that, I just can't see how some people don't believe in you. Your works are amazing Lord!

Well, I better get back to laying down. I want to hold in my dinner tonight :) I love you and I'm so thankful for you and your unconditional love.

Holding on to your Mighty grip-
Rachael

You are the Lord, the famous One!

2009-01-29T06:44:00.002-05:00

Morning Lord,
Just as that song says you are the Lord, the famous One! You are famous! In my life and in the life of many others. You amazing me everyday. When I'm down and wonder if I've been left-you show up. When I start to not trust you, you teach me how to trust you again. When I feel blue and unloved, you show me the amazing love. I really don't know how people live without knowing you. I was reading in Psalms and was reminded about perspective. Your perspective is so much higher than ours. And I don't know why sometimes I try to take my life in my hands. You can see everything-past, present, future. Thank you for always teaching me patience, trust, and unfailing love. I truly do love you with all my heart. You are the famous Lord in my life! Amen!

Love,
Your daughter

Love the Lord your God...

2009-01-16T14:12:00.002-05:00

Father God,

Today I read this quote and it really challenged me.

"Our objective-in-Jesus is to rid ourselves of any gods we’ve fashioned from our own hands and to serve the one true God."

Are there any gods I am holding on to? If there are, I do want to rid myself of them. Show them to me Lord.

You are my one and only Lord Almighty-
Rachael

Commitments

2009-01-10T09:33:00.002-05:00

Hey Papa,
You are probably wondering where have you been?! Well, I'm still here. There has just been a lot going on so instead of writing to you. I've been doing a lot of talking to you. I was really hoping this New Year would be the start of a great New Year. However, it's started out pretty rough. So, I have come to the conclusion that this is going to be a year of attacks by the enemy. I'm ok with that because I would rather know i'm a threat to him then not be attacked at all. I heard a quote a while back and it's very true. "When I wake up in the morning and my feet hit the ground, I want the devil to think oh no-she's up" He will not get even a foot hold in my life, Lord. I am wearing your armor and I'm claiming that today and everyday. My heart is hurt because of some things that happened over the last week. I'm asking today that you begin to heal my heart. You know what the troubles are and I can trust You to take care of me and the others that are hrting as well. Anyway, I have a whole bunch of errands to run so I can't write too much more. But I wanted you to know I have written a list commitments for the year of 2009. I have posted them below and ask that you keep me accountable. Thank you Lord for everything you do. But most of all, thank you for loving me. Talk to you later!
Your daughter,
Rachael

Commitments for 2009

Instead of having resolutions for the year of 2009, I am committing to the following principles this year.

1. I am committed to pray specifically for Gregory, both moms, both dads, Matthew, Joseph, Natasha, Rick, Jacob, my team at work, and my close friends all year long.
2. I am committed to reflecting on the verses I memorized in 2008. In 2009, I am committed to memorize 12 more verses (one per month) that God will reveal to me.
3. I am committed to keeping my family first. I will not work more than 45 hours a week and when I am spending time with my family I am not working on my phone.
4. I am committed to trusting the Lord for the right time for Him to bless us with a child. We are doing our part and waiting patiently on Him to do His.
5. I am committed to keep my marriage growing. I am committed to doing a weekly devotional with my husband and attending a marriage conference in February.
6. I am committed to seeking the Lord with all my heart and living a life that shows Him to others.
7. I am committed to keeping other accountable in their walk if they ask me to.
8. I am committed to encouraging others with my words and actions.
9. I am committed to giving generously to missions, our church, and other ministries God directs us to.
10. I am committed to spending my time wisely and making the most of every opportunity.
11. I am committed to honor God with my body by eating healthy and living an active lifestyle.
12. I am committed to write at least 4 letters weekly to God on http://www.letterstotheallmighty.blogspot.com and I will be praying this will show God’s love to others. It’s my witnessing tool this year. As well as my other family blog.
13. I am committed to developing a deeper relationship with my mother in law.
14. I am committed to continuing to invest in others lives through encouraging words, acts of service, and authentic community.
15. I am committed to not being anxious but being prayerful.
16. And last but not least, I am committed to living on purpose this year!

Welcome 2009!

2009-01-01T20:32:00.003-05:00

Happy New Year Papa!

Today is the first day of 2009! At the beginning of the year, it's always very exciting to me. I know you created me-so you already know this but i'm gonna tell you anyway :) I love to plan, goal set, and organize. A new year gives me a chance to do tons of that. I get to plan out my goals and organize the path for work and home. I don't know why I love to do this-but only you know. My husband and I are very much opposites. But the one thing we have in common is the love of structure. So, we've set down and discussed some goals for our family. We are just talking at this point but we will have everything planned out by the end of January.

I wanted to take a moment to thank you for this upcoming year in advance. I have this feeling deep down that it's going to be an amazing year. 2008 was full of ups and downs but I've learned a lot. My faith was tested and deepened. My love grow stronger for my husband. And I laughed and cried. All the emotions came out in 2008. I have full faith in you and your plans for 2009. I love in Your word you say to not only trust You but to make You my trust. And thats what i'm doing going into 2009. You are my Trust. This year is in your hands and I am just living for you.

Thank you for always loving me. Thank you for taking the time to read my letters. I love you very much Daddy.

Hanging on to your promises,
Rachael

Portraits of your son

2008-12-30T14:51:00.004-05:00

Hey Dad,
I got an email from a friend today with some beautiful portraits of your son. I love to see Jesus smile. And these pictures brought tears to my eyes. I have become quiet a little blog reader lately. I get lost in them. It's almost like I'm reading peoples journals and its so encouraging to see what others are going though in their lives. Anyway, I have read of so many families that lost children this year. And these pictures remind me that those children are in a better place. They don't have to experience the hurt, sadness, and pain that we do here on earth. They won't be picked on, dumped, or struggle with money at all. But they do miss out on the joy we feel here sometimes. However, I know it doesn't compare to the happiness they are feeling in eternity with you. So today I want to pray for anyone who has lost a child this year. I pray you will comfort them with the kind of contentment that only you can give. I love you very much.

Until next time-
Rachael

PS-Enjoy these pictures, you put beautiful images in the artist's mind!

My Shepherd

2008-12-29T20:55:00.003-05:00

Hey Papa,

I have had a pretty good day today. I'm exhausted though-after not working or doing much for the last 10 days-getting back to work today was rough. I'm left with a pounding headache tonight. But I have to praise you because I'm blessed to have a job to go to. I have thought about that fact several times this year. With the economy the way it is and friends losing their jobs, i'm so thankful that Gregory and I are secure. So thanks sweet Father for placing us in the jobs we have. I know that you had already planned this life out and I am so thankful. You know today is one of those days where I want you to just hold me in your comforting embrace. You know those days where you just want to feel secure. Well, maybe you don't know since you are secure! It's one of those days for me. I am resting on your words tonight. I love how you speak through the writers in the Bible. Your word is alive and it speaks differently to me everyday. Today I am reflecting on Psalms 23. Thank you for giving David these words. I will leave you with this because it is my prayer. I added my emphasis as well. I love you papa!
In your GRIP-
Rachael

You are MY shepherd, I shall not be in any sort of want. You makes me lie down in green pastures, you lead me beside still waters, you restore my weary soul. You guide me in paths of righteousness for Your name's sake. And even though I walk through many valleys of the shadow of death, I chose to fear no evil, because I know You are ALWAYS with me; your rod and your staff, they ALWAYS comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup abundantly overflows. Surely Your goodness and Your AMAZING love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in Your house forever!

12.28.08

2008-12-28T13:58:00.001-05:00

Hey Dad,
I cannot believe this year is almost over. It's been a very full year. So much has happened! I was part of an amazing discipleship group lead by Regina Williams. This group has deepened my relationship with the You my Father in Heaven. It has also renewed my faith in small group. It was like a drink of fresh, clean, and refreshing water. We added a family member-Savannah. Our sweet little mixed lab puppy. My job has taken on a new beginning. I was trained a lot this year. Project Management, How to Motivate your Employees, SQL, Leadership...just to name a few :) My hubby and I decided we are ready to start a family. We've stopped not trying to get pregnant. Nothing yet-but we are trusting in Your perfect timing. So, I wanted to take a moment to thank you for all that you have done for us this year. We know that your thoughts and ways are way above ours. And I cannot thank you enough for always seeing us through. This year was also very tough. We lost Michael Colwell, Mindy Parrish, and sweet Brooks this year. I know they are all in Heaven with you. Even though I think of them and their families daily, I must smile knowing that the time they had here on earth was just the right amount of time. That has been especially difficult when I think of Brooks. But as I watch Ashly and Denny go through this time of grieving I see that they were blessed by You just by carrying him. I want to continue to hold the Tuckers up to You. I also want to pray you will bless them with another child. You are perfect in every way God and I am just thankful I can write to you. As 2008 comes to a close, I want to rest kneeled at Your holy feet. I love you Lord with all my heart, all my soul, and all my strength.

Your daughter,
Rachael

PS-I will leave you with this beautiful picture-

11.10.2008

2008-11-10T07:04:00.000-05:00

Good Morning Papa God!

Today I want to sit at your feet and tell you that my soul longs to be next to you. This past weekend, I was able to see things in a new light. You are such a BIG God. I loved the way you reminded me to wait on you and your plan. I want you to truly quiet soul from being anxious. Help me to be like David in Psalms 131 "My heart is not proud, O LORD, my eyes are not haughty; I do not concern myself with great matters or things too wonderful for me.But I have stilled and quieted my soul; like a weaned child with its mother, like a weaned child is my soul within me. O Israel, put your hope in the LORD both now and forevermore." I praise you because I know that you have made me perfect in your sight. I praise you for my heart, my emotions, and everything else that makes me. You works are so amazing. Thank you for being so BIG to take care of everything but also so intimate to know every hair on my head.

In your mighty hands,
Rachael

My first letter...

2008-10-07T07:43:00.000-04:00

Good morning my sweet father in Heaven,

I've decided to start writing to you daily. I know I talk to you daily but it's much more tangible for me to write you a letter and wait for you to write back. I know you speak through other people, the Bible, circumstances, and much more. I know you will write me back. You are my BIG daddy and I'm your little girl. Thank you for always being available when I need you. I need you every second of every day. I cannot do anything without you. But your words tells me that "I can everything through Him who gives me strength." Infuse me Lord with your strength! Until tomorrow...

Your Daughter,
Rachael