270: A Journey of Loss, Prayer, and Dependent Faith

270: A Journey of Loss, Prayer, and Dependent Faith | Rachel Wojo

Rachel Wojo

Rachel Wojo is an inspirational author, public speaker, and podcaster known for her popular blog, rachelwojo.com.

Through her biblical approach and personal life experiences, Rachel empowers women to discover strength and hope in everyday situations. Despite enduring the loss of her mother, adult special needs daughter, and father, Rachel remains resilient.

She has authored the uplifting book, One More Step: Finding Strength When You Feel Like Giving Up, and Desperate Prayers: Embracing the Power of Prayer in Life’s Darkest Moments.

Rachel is crazy in love with her husband, Matt, and cherishes motherhood with six children on earth and two in heaven.

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Amber sits down with Rachel Wojo to discuss her early faith journey, the challenges she has faced, and the transformative power of prayer. This conversation not only marks a significant moment for Amber, as it is her last recorded conversation for the podcast, but also offers listeners deep insights into embracing faith during life’s darkest moments.

Episode Summary:

The Power of Early Faith: Rachel shares her early experiences walking with Jesus and how being brought up in a Christian home laid a strong foundation for her spiritual journey. She believes that early conversion and consistent church involvement instilled a resilient faith that supported her through life’s challenges.
Navigating Life’s Hardships: Rachel opens up about the immense challenges she faced, including being a single mom to a special needs child and losing her mother unexpectedly. Despite these difficulties, she emphasizes the importance of staying connected to God and community.
Desperate Prayers: The core focus of Rachel’s newly released book, “Desperate Prayers,” explores the significance of prayer during challenging times. Rachel discusses how her prayer life became intense and essential, evolving from basic pleas for help to deeply trusting God’s sovereignty and goodness as she walked through parenting a child with a terminal diagnosis.
Sharing Grief and Hope: As Rachel recounts personal losses, including the passing of her daughter, she offers encouragement to others in similar situations. Her journey highlights the importance of seeking comfort in Jesus and finding solace in intimate conversations with God.

Key Takeaways:

Strength in Vulnerability: Rachel’s story emphasizes the strength found in being vulnerable and honest with God, particularly when life feels overwhelming.
Community Matters: Her experience underscores the vital role of community and church, especially during times of crisis.
Evolution of Prayer: Whether it’s a simple “God help me” or a profound revelation during more intense prayers, the evolution of one’s prayer life is a personal journey that reflects their relationship with God.
Embrace Every Season: Rachel encourages embracing each season of life, understanding that both suffering and joy are part of the journey with God’s sovereign plan.

Quotes:

“God would rather hear about your bad day as not hear from you at all.” -Rachel Wojo

“Taylor kept me tethered to Jesus. When she passed away, one of my greatest fears was that I would forget how much I needed the Lord.” -Rachel Wojo

“Borrowed prayers work… [particularly] when you’re struggling to get those words and can’t find them.” -Rachel Wojo

“We like to have the control. And so that really was my journey all along. God was showing me that I don’t get to have the control.” -Rachel Wojo

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