Rachael M Colby—Born and raised in Jamaica. Resides on the East Coast of USA. Jesus junkie since 1987. Married, mom of four. Beach bum, artist, work in progress, avid Tweeter—#HealthyFaithChat leader. Award-winning writer.
I want to show you God’s grace and how much He loves you.
Journey to Here
Welcome, dear reader!
In September 2014 I figured I should type up the twenty-six pieces I had written over the course of about ten years for my children since no one can read my handwriting. But then, one day in October, after 27 years of salvation, I had a fresh encounter with God. I’ve been writing ever since.
My inspiration springs from people and situations surrounding me and my walk with God. The goal is to write myself and others out of the predicaments we encounter and bring us face to face with The One who is The Way.
I want to take these words that God has given me and throw them as far as I can so they can impact others for Jesus. I have asked Him if I could write for Him. I have asked Him if I could have a word in season for someone. I am praying, “Give me words to praise You Lord.”
Here I am, Lord. Use me.
Rachael
And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
II Corinthians 12:9 NKJV
Awards
1st Place Selah Award – Articles in Print for The Integration of Oak Ridge, under D. Ray Smith’s Historically Speaking column in the Oak Ridger newspaper. (Prelude to my nonfiction book.) #TheSecretCity
1st Place – Children’s Picture Books | 2nd Place – Essays
Articles and Essays – 1st place
Poetry – 1st Place
1st Place Short Nonfiction | 3rd Place Devotional
1st Place Poetry | 3rd Place Short Nonfiction
©2016, 2022 Rachael M Colby | Tattoo It On Your Heart
Tattoo It On Your Heart 
So beautifully heartfelt and inspirational.
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Thank you for your kind words, Deborah. Blessed that you found inspiration here. God bless you.
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I love the charge to God “Here I am Lord, Use Me.” I read this as an open invitation to God from a totally surrendered life. Great post ma’am. Thank you!
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Thank you: praise God, and welcome, JD! 🙂 Yes, that is an open invitation to God. It took a bit to get here- so grateful for His grace. Surrender to Him is the only way to win, you know? And where else shall we go? He alone has the words of life.
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Rachael, you are an amazing lady. Keep writing beautiful and inspiring words to honor God. Enjoy Life!
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Thank you for your kind encouragement, Cynthia. God bless you.
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Discovered your blog through the JJ Guild and love it! Keep up the good work!!!
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Thank you so much for your encouraging words and for following, Michelle. Membership in The Jerry Jenkins Writers Guild is one of the best investments I’ve ever made. Hope you’re enjoying Jerry’s incredible teaching as well as that of all the other writing instructors he brings in for classes.
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Hello from Comcast, just letting you know you have a wonderful site.
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Welcome! Thank you; praise God. Thank you for visiting my site. Hope you come back often. I really appreciate your patient, excellent, customer service today, Jason, as tech is not my forte.
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Got your invite last night. Thanks for connecting
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Beautiful, Rachael! I remember being in awe of the poem you gave me last year, and am excited to read more if your writing! God bless you in His leadings…
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Happy birthday Rachael.
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Thank you, Pop.
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Hi! Inspiring! Motivational! Rachael, it’s me Ronan. Hope you remember.
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I do, Ronan. Thank you so much for stopping by, and I’m so happy you found some take away value from my writing. Hope to see you here again soon. Jesus loves you:)
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Your gift Rachael is definitely writing! God Bless you on this mission for Jesus, I know HE will bless it!
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Rachael I love your story and love what God is doing through you. Continue writing and leading people to Christ! Thank you for speaking is us and our endeavor to help the victims here in Ecuador. It has been a blessing that you would help us network for our campaign. We so appreciate all the linking of hearts. May God bless you abundantly 💜
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Thank you Stephanie, praise God. It
is an honor to help with your
endeavors for Christ.
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This is wonderful my sister, praise the lord keep it up!🙂
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Good for you. Keep allowing God to continue creating through you, Rachael.
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Hi my beautiful friend in Cape Cod who I miss so much! I love your new blog! This is your thing, I love it, love your writing and of course your amazing message. Love you and see you soon!! xox
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Welcome Jeanine! Now spread the word, so I can spread His Word in Jamaica and beyond! Love you too, and I’m holding you to that promise. 🙂
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Thank you, this is very inspiring and uplifting, Love ya Cynthia
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Rachel,
Thank you for sharing. You’re such a beautiful writer. Love to you xo Cathy
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It looks fantastic, Rachael! You’re off to a great start. 🙂
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Very creative and from the heart A great start to a gift you’ve kept hidden inside for a long time.
R. Laine
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It is so scary stepping into the light, into the place called vulnerable, that He called me to many years ago. (More on that another time). Well, here I am; finally. Pray for me please, that God would give me words to glorify and draw others to Him.
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i knew you hd it in you with God nothing ismimpossible
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We are proud of you daughter, keep spreading the word and more people will be saved. Love, Pop.
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Thanks Pop! I pray that is true. 🙂
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Congratulations Rachael! Wow, you’ve done an amazing job.
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Thank you. Praise God. You and Tracy caught me! I’m still fixing things, trying to figure out this tech stuff!
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I’m not a techie either … so I can empathize. This is a great start. Keep going!
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