Episode 7 - Discovering God’s Blessings in the Battles of Life with Rachel Britton

Date: November 7, 2023

Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Rachel Britton

Story Highlight: Rachel Britton's journey is a powerful testament to the resilience of faith and the ability to find solace amid life's trials. Her story underscores the transformative power of Jesus and the profound impact He has on one's life.

One of the critical aspects of Rachel's journey is her rediscovery of her faith. It's a story of returning to God during profound change and uncertainty. The simple yet heartfelt prayer, "God, please help me," illustrates the power of reverting to one's faith in times of need.

The challenges Rachel faced, such as the premature birth of her twins with bacterial meningitis at only 7 weeks old, the absence of close friends and family, and multiple international moves, would test anyone's resolve. However, her story highlights the importance of trust in God and His sovereign plans. Even in the most trying circumstances, Rachel found comfort and strength in her relationship with Jesus. This serves as a reminder that faith can provide a rock-solid foundation during life's most challenging moments.

The loss of both her parents within a year further exemplifies the trials Rachel endured. Yet, despite the pain and loss, she found that Jesus was enough to sustain her through these difficult times. Rachel’s life message showcases the truth that faith in Jesus is our source of comfort and strength even when our world seems to be falling apart. Her story is one of hope, resilience, and inspiration. Rachel’s experiences offer valuable insights and encouragement to others facing their trials. It serves as a reminder that in the face of life's challenges, turning again to the Jesus we once knew will provide the strength and peace needed to navigate difficult seasons. Rachel's journey is a beautiful illustration of finding God's sufficiency amid life's storms.

About the Guest (Bio): Rachel Britton is a British-born author, speaker, and blogger. She is represented by Books & Such Literary Agency. Her passion is to help others become comfortable and confident in their conversation with God. She has self-published and is a contributing author in several books.

Rachel holds a master’s in religion from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary.

She is the creator and writer of an Amazon Alexa skill app: “Alexa, say a prayer,” which receives approximately 1,000 requests per day.

Rachel is also the Director of reNEW Spiritual Retreat for Writers and Speakers which is open to all Christian writers and speakers from beginners to experienced. She operates reNew through her non-profit organization.

Rachel has lived in the Northeast of the USA since 1995. She is married with three young adult children spread over too many time zones.

Rachel enjoys escaping to the mountains of Colorado to write, hike, and ski. She blogs on prayer regularly at her online home.

Connect with Rachel:

rachel@rachelbritton.com

https://www.facebook.com/PrayerZoneWorkout

https://www.instagram.com/prayeronthego/

Amazon Alexa "Say A Prayer"