I have a vision.
A vision of BIG things, but not impossible things.
A vision of women, both young and old, rich and poor, broken and whole, coming together, united in spirit, for one purpose- love.
A vision of women- driven, confident, bold, storming the streets of their communities, speaking life, demolishing hate, breeding hope.
I have a vision of community- in its purest form.
A community that is safe.
Where women fight for one another, not against each other.
Where judgement wanes, and forgiveness flows.
A community where relationships are cultivated.
Where we can be transparent, vulnerable and authentic.
Where we encourage one another in our struggles, and celebrate together in our triumphs.
A community that supports, nurtures, builds and shares.
Where we receive and reciprocate freely.
Where we extend grace, and we love like Jesus.
A community that encourages growth.
Where we learn from our mistakes, and propel one another forward.
Where we inspire others to live the stories of their lives well.
A community that embraces unity and togetherness.
Where we discover and appreciate our differences, but live harmoniously.
Where we cheer one another on towards greatness.
Where acceptance trumps rejection.
Confidence overrides insecurity.
Youniqueness outweighs comparison.
And love conquers all.
I have a vision of women, confident and brave, rising up to take their place in the army of God.
Women who refuse to be silenced. Who tell fear where to go. Who speak truth in love.
Women whose love, thick as blood, saturates everything it touches.
Women, who together, inspire the world!
This is my vision. This is why I write. This is my passion.
Won’t you join me? Together, let’s start a movement that cannot be tamed.
Let’s be thee inspired!
Jennifer Alcorn says
I LOVE THIS. THANK YOU SO MUCH. GOD IS SO VERY GOOD. I WILL STAND WITH YOU. CAN’T WAIT TO READ MORE.
Rachel Lee says
Thank you, Jen! I hope you can feel my passion in this post. I have such BIG dreams for this community of women! Dreams that will enable us to literally link arms with one another, to the glory of God. I’m not sure of all the details yet, or of the timing, but God will work all of it out when He is ready. Thanks for reading. 🙂
Laurel LaFon says
Rachel – it has always been a dream of mine to write, and I am so excited that you have begun experiencing the joy and fulfillment of this blog’s creation. Your words and phrases flow seamlessly, and I’m excited to follow them, and YOU, as your blog grows.
I miss your smiles and hugs! God bless you and your beautiful family.
Rachel Lee says
Thank you, Laurel! Your kind words mean SO much to me!
Laurel, you have been blessed with the gift of creativity. I’ve seen just a smidgen of that gift displayed in your art work. I encourage you to write. If it’s IN you, LET IT OUT!!! It’s never too late, (as I’m learning myself). The world needs your voice! I truly believe that.:)
Love to you!
~ linda says
A fine vision! I am one who needs this section:
“Where acceptance trumps rejection.
Confidence overrides insecurity.
Youniqueness outweighs comparison.
And love conquers all.”
I think we all need to be encouraged and to be encouragers. Thank you for sharing this with us each and all.
I loved your comment on Being Woven today! WOW! You encouraged me, that is for sure! I read your About and Home pages as well and love how you describe yourself and your family. 8 children… they are blessed to have you and your husband for parents. I once lived in Portland, OR and Bend, OR sl had to look up Enumclaw as it sounded familiar. What country with Mt. Rainier and all those others near enough to see and visit and hike. I loved the PNW and miss it alot. We just moved from the Gulf Coast of TX just this past May to East TX where we have trees and hills…not mountains, but hills will do after 30+ years in the coastal plains….flat! really flat! I used to hike and backpack and ski (both kinds) and loved it all. I am a Navy child but spent most of my youth in San Diego, CA so beaches and sun were what I grew up on!
Enough about me but I want you to know who blessed I have been visiting you tonight, Rachel.
Caring through Christ, ~ linda
Rachel Lee says
Thank you, Linda! You are such a great encouragement to me. I so appreciate all of your kind words.
I truly enjoyed your article that I read the other day. I feel so blessed to have this opportunity to meet and connect with fellow writers, like myself. Each one inspires me so! It is such a wonderful community to be a part of.
I have always wanted to visit Texas. I’m not sure that I could live there,(I would miss my mountains), but it would be great to at least experience it. I do love rolling hills, as well.
Thank you for taking the time to visit and connect with me. I look forward to walking this journey together! 🙂
Alice Walters says
Dear Rachel, your vision is inspiring and articulate. Thank you for taking a stand for Jesus and His daughters!
Rachel Lee says
Thank you for your kind words, Alice! We NEED to stand together- FOR each other! This is a subject that I am SO passionate about! <3
Laura says
Aw, Rachel! This is so great! I see your vision and it’s beautiful ❤️ I’m so inspired by you!
Rachel Lee says
Thanks Laura! I appreciate that so much! <3
I'm constantly praying about how God can use me to help make this vision a reality! I need all of His creative, innovative ideas- because those are not my strengths. 😉
I really appreciate your kind words...
Antonella Di Francia says
Thank you so much for being here it’s just the place I need God has brought me to this website for a reason God is good and I thank him and I thank you I look forward to reading more thank you so much for being you its just the place I need God is brought me to this website for a reason God is good and I think him and I think you buy look forward to reading more
Rachel Lee says
I’m so glad that you are here, Antonella! Praying you are blessed through these pages. 🙂
Carol says
I love your vision, share your dream.
You have articulated the desires of my own heart for the women of God. Just as God allowed Simeon to see his dream become a reality (to see the Messiah with his own eyes), may God allow you to see yours.
With best wishes,
Rachel Lee says
Thank you! Yes! This is my prayer too! <3
Blessings to you!
Betty Draper says
You challenge is exactly what I need, count me in. You are an answer to my prayers that God raise up young women with wisdom, with a heart to come along side women. Even though I am 71, heading soon to 72 I am far from being done and love to join women of God whose hearts are the same. Looking forward to what comes next.
Rachel Lee says
Betty, I’m so glad that you’ve found encouragement and likemindedness here! And I especially love your attitude— our age does not determine our ability to make a difference in God’s kingdom! As long as there is still breath in our lungs, there’s still work to be done! Praying for your new year, that God will ignite you with vision for the future, and strength for the journey! Looking forward to hearing all about it!
Bless you!
Lilliana says
Hi Rachel
I’ve never read anyone write like you.. I can discern your authenticity.. genuine and true in every way ..thank you for being so different to most people and LOVING others the way you do. I definitely see the Jesus of the bible in you! God Bless your ministry.
Rachel Lee says
Lilliana, (what a beautiful name!), thank you for your kindness. I think that’s possibly the nicest thing anyone has ever said to me! You bless me immensely! I strive to be authentic in everything I do, and with everyone I meet. So glad you stopped by, and took the time to comment. ((Hugs)) to you!!
Angela Oltmanns says
Hi Rachel:
Thank you for your vision!
Thanks for sharing about yourself, your family, your faith and importantly, your heart.
Love,
Angela
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