Cancer, brain injury, paralysis, and an unshakeable faith: Rachel’s story
Rachel is an energetic light that brightens every room with her contagious smile and laugh. It’s impossible to be in a bad mood when in her presence. However, behind her confident exterior, you would never guess the heartache, trials and tribulations she’s experienced. Rachel has walked through times of hardship that most people could not imagine. Through cancer, a traumatic brain injury (TBI), and her most recent hurdle in 2020 when she faced paralysis, Rachel wholeheartedly believes her tribulations were arranged to bring salvation to others.
Through Rachel’s story, we learn that even after experiencing salvation with God, we are not exempt from life’s trials. It’s when we’re past those trials that we realize how those very struggles can spark transformations in the lives of others, and even in our own journey of growth.
If nothing else, Rachel wants us to know that Jesus will never let us walk alone. Today I’m honored to share Rachel’s inspiring story with you. It’s the story of how she accepted Jesus as her Savior at a young age, how she remained faithful despite many roadblocks, and how Jesus helped her navigate the frightening medical battles she faced.
If you’d like to keep up with our guest, feel free to connect with Rachel on her social media channels:
IG: rachelcodyfranklin
(Time Stamps)
6:11 “It’s like falling in love for the first time. It’s an overwhelming butterflies feeling”
15:47 “I truly believe that God took my hardest moment, getting pregnant out of wedlock, and turned it into my biggest blessing”
19:07 “I knew, I knew God was going before me in that moment. I battled that (cancer) and went through trials of medications and treatments, and it was a really rough time.”
20:41 “I was in an accident and I had a traumatic brain injury (TBI). And that was the most humbling experience that I have gone through this far”
27:15 “That was the closest I’ve been to him in all facets of salvation. Where you go through questioning that faith, and I was so frustrated. I know you love me, you could have passed this cup for me”
32:35 “It paralyzed me. I could not feel anything from the neck down. It was the most frightening experience.”
34:00 “I see it now two years later. And I see he made me still for a reason. There were people I was supposed to meet. There were people that got saved through this experience”
43:34 “I still knew that I could share that light with somebody because he was going to carry me through that. I was not walking alone”
Are you ready to meet this man our guest can’t stop talking about? If you or someone you know is struggling or experiencing wavering faith in God, I encourage you to explore the following resources below. Should you desire personal support and want someone to reach out to you directly, please don't hesitate to send us an email. Myself and my team are here to assist you and provide the assistance you seek.
(Links)
https://www.youversion.com/the-bible-app/
Three Circles App
988 Suicide & Crisis Hotline
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