Bray and Bellow

There is a Story being told.
This is a place where walking with Jesus is documented,
shared, and sung about. Your involvement is crucial to
keeping truth as the thing that makes us,
and our stories as the things that mark us.

Wondering where to go from here?
Read the story, or read about the person behind it.
Interested in being involved? Contact me!

Don’t I have a right to complain?
Don’t wild donkeys bray when they find no grass,
and oxen bellow when they have no food?
(Job 6:5 NLT)

One thing I have noticed since walking with Jesus is that a change in seasons can quickly lead me to doubt God’s faithfulness and Jesus’ purpose for dying on the cross. Since entering the battlefield of worship ministry, trying to connect with other women who love Jesus, and floundering through the world of dating, I have fallen into dark seasons of confusion and pain, just like Job. Just like we all have.

My hope is that the music and writing shared on this website will encourage us to stay eager at the feet of Jesus. To recognize that His love is utterly without condition. I also hope that we can awaken to the reality of the process that it takes to get to that place of peace with Jesus and with ourselves. We have to learn first about His character, like Job did in his darkest hour. Then we have to learn about ourselves, apart from what anyone else says. And in a miraculous collision of grace and humanity, we can find peace with Jesus. I hope to go on this journey with you.

Job, who was blameless before the Lord, had gone from prosperity to utter desolation and emptiness. (Sometimes I feel like I can go through this multiple times in one day!) Job initially responded by sitting low in the ashes of his life and complaining to God. Job had to learn the importance of listening to God’s voice above the voices of others. The Father reveals His character, and Job begins again to ascend into joy and life, just like I hope we all can.

May this website bless you on your pilgrimage with Jesus. May your heart be encouraged by His Spirit. May the songs and stories shared here be nourishment in your weariness, and celebration in your joy. Thank you for stumbling onto this website. . . may Jesus bless you here!

With love and prayer,
Rachel

Thank you for connecting with me! I have gone too long in my walk with the Lord without connection, especially connection with other women who are teetering through their walk with our sweet Jesus. . . so I am glad you are here!

I am 22 years old, leading worship in Western Pennsylvania. Virginia was my home while growing up, South Carolina was my home while training to be a worship leader, and I have no idea where I’ll end up next. God often shows off His might and creativity by choosing the under qualified to take on mountains with Him, and I think that is exactly what is going on. By some mystery of grace, He has made way for me to be involved with the ministry of worship for going on seven years now.

Beyond music, I feel a pull in my heart to prophesy life over the valley of dry bones that we are living in. (Read Ezekiel 37 and hear my cry!) My heart is heavy for those struggling with the weight of depression and anxiety, and I hope to be an advocate for those with mental illness in the church as the Lord equips me. I also have a heart for College Students and Women’s Ministry. I would not dare predict the future, but I know it is full of hope and redemption.

I love wrap-around porches, hiking and exploring, reading and writing, inductive Bible study, and coffee (but I’m trying to cut back). I won’t claim to know anything except that Jesus loves you and me. . . and even then, I will never comprehend how much.
I hope I can hear your story!