The Farm Stand Shutdown | My Response and Reflections

[@janetlivingstone3427]

BOY did I need your message!!!! I've been allowing Satan to distract me & rob me of peace. (and sleep) Thank you!!!

[@julieliner1498]

Same...going through this since May. Rachel really have me a lot to think about.

[@marymeadows3027]

New subscriber here. Thank you for sharing your heart. Good reminder to not be stuck in whatever, that we miss God’s blessings right in front of us.

[@asimplygoodlife]

I rarely comment but I had to jump on and say I hope you realise how much God has just used you to speak to my heart and I suspect the hearts of many in this video. Exactly what I needed to hear. Now I need to reflect and process. Thank you. 🙏💜

[@kl8132]

Amen

[@SusanWright-dg8dl]

Wow. I am in awe of your testimony through this, of your response, and of your beauty as my sister in Christ. Your "shut down" vlog was my first on your channel. There are MANY parallels in our lives, so thank you for speaking real truth and real wisdom. It's a beautiful thing to find you here.

[@lisabooker6405]

You totally warmed my heart! I am SOOOOO glad you said all of this. I am SOOOO PROUD of YOU!! So HAPPY for YOU!!! My beautiful sister in Christ, you are doing this world a service by sharing your Christ-given voice. Thank you for being brave. Thank you for sharing. Thank you for speaking HIS TRUTH!!! You've truly earned my love and respect as a faithful sister. God bless you and Todd and your family. God bless us all. Keep HIS WORD FIRST no matter what this world says or does. Love, hugs, and blessings to ALL~ Lisa

[@luannewilson620]

Amen Lisa!! My thoughts exactly! Another sister in Christ!🙏♥️

[@B.E.Smitty]

Had to Join just to say we are Praying for you and respect how GOD is speaking to your heart! He is such a Good good father!

[@mendyarp9158]

Oh my goodness!! Thank you for sharing your testimony. I needed to hear this. It really hit home and my need to not miss the many blessings he has given us!! Let go and let God! Thank you so much for being you!!

[@gailwarfield9491]

Being divorced, retired and living by myself along with being an introvert it would be so easy to become a hermit. This is a great life lesson!!!

[@trishapomeroy9251]

Oh Rachel! What a good word you shared today. Thank you so much! This video blessed me greatly.

[@lavernfoy4591]

You are amazing. Thank you for your insight. We all need to step back and wait for the blessing from God!! 💗🙏

[@Mariaabroad]

Thank you for sharing this. I was sad when you shared about the farm stand, but not only did you work through the (beginning) of this challenge, but you brought us all a lesson that we all needed to hear. Wish you all the best!

[@plantlife1615]

I needed to hear this today Rachel thank you,you are a blessing.i enjoy your Chanel.love from Florida, Many blessings to you.

[@carolgarner5971]

What a wonderful testimony. Thank you for the outlook God helped you see. I can’t wait to see more of your videos.

[@reneeandrews]

Thank you for your words. I sometimes get distracted by the daily things and forget to go to God with everything. It is a most beautiful experience when you hear from God. Thank you for sharing . I really love your videos.

[@margedueck]

Thank you. As sad as it is that they shut you down, we would of not had this message from you to listen to if the hadn't. Thank you so much.

[@salayna]

I totally agree. A wonderful, wonderful message for us all to be reminded of. Boy, you nailed it Rachel.❤🙏🏼

[@suzannetrapani6914]

Hi Rachel, I really enjoy your channel. I especially like the episodes where you have interactions with your husband. I thank u very much for sharing your thoughts and ur faith. I think it is especially appropriate in this election season which is becoming more and more heated. We need to remain calm and focus on our faith and remember that God is in control and not get caught up in all the anger. Thank your for the reminder. God Bless you and Todd!

[@BESTILL46318]

1 Corinthians 13:13 “And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love.” Rachel, What a beautiful message of faith, hope, and love. We all needed to hear your heart and your struggles, but most importantly, we saw LOVE. ❤God’s way is always best, even when we question.👑 I want to share some acronyms that will bless you. They have blessed our family. Praying for you. YOU are a blessing!Thank you for all you do! Keep that voice going. GOD IS FAITHFUL. 🙌👑🙌 FAITH…. For anything impossible thank him! HOPE…. He’s our provider eternally! LOVE…. Let our voice encourage! BELIEVE…. Because Emanuel lives, I expect victory everytime!

[@shellycressler4705]

Thank you for sharing! I really needed to hear it. The world around us is breaking my heart.

[@citygirlhomestead]

I agree with we are not of this world and anger is just senseless more people need to learn that. But on the other hand we need to stand up for our rights whether it is your farm stand or being able to worship in church if we don't stand up those things will make us like the other countries that we are fortunately not. God bless you and yours.

[@stupidloopinfinite4768]

I agree and pretty much just said the same thing. If we don't stand up for our freedoms, then we'll be like those other countries! They slowly took them away, and now look where they are...we're slowly loosing our freedoms, and we'll be there before long, if we don't stand to protect them!

[@TheFerralHousewife]

Wow, you have spoken so well from your heart!!!! You have always inspired me but this has put me in such a wonderful head space. I really needed to hear your message!!! Thank you and God Bless!!!

[@diannemiller4754]

What an amazing testimony. Thank you for sharing. ❤

[@teresawright6805]

Thank you Racheal. This made me cry and reminded me when God taught me the lesson on being introverted. God knows us inside and out. He knows us better than we know ourselves and I’m so thankful that He does. God bless you for this message ❤

[@blueheronhill]

I admire you for “not being stuck in the anger” and looking for the blessings that we have. You have a bright and beautiful outlook on life.

[@MissyTomes]

Girl! Preach! My reading this morning was Ephesians 5:15-16. The days are evil! They can easily distract us from our purpose and His word! The enemy loves that we are so divided as a country and feeds on that!

[@cheryl63...]

Great message! thank you...

[@dannguyen1148]

Love you, my introverted momma 💝 I’ve learned so much from you, and this time is no different. It’s truly refreshing to let go of anger and go for a more constructive approach.

[@LauraWickersham-q4i]

What a beautiful message. I really needed to hear this. Thank you so much for sharing. God Bless You and your family. ☺️

[@debrathompson2008]

Be careful how we pray and what we ask for, is the title of this one, I get that big time. When my son was graduating he was going straight into the Navy that following July and I had prayed how I wished I could have some time with him, and low and behold I was in a really bad car accident to where it left me disabled but I was flat of my back for a year and my son came and helped take care of me until he had to go into boot camp, I learned then be careful how we pray for sure because it may not turn out the way you were thinking. You are an Amazing woman Rachel and our Lord uses you in so many wonderful ways. Love and Prayers Sweetie

[@sfish6676]

Great message! Having the talent you have for gardening, preserving food, making medicine, and so much more is such a blessing. God's people will have tribulations just like Job.

[@junewrogg6137]

YES!!!!! Amen!!!!! Our ladies Bible study covered this very thing yesterday. Stand strong in the Lords way!

[@kl8132]

I don't know how to start this but I knew I had to say something. Since March 2020 my life, and our country's peace has been turned upside down. Angry? Yes, profoundly so. I'm a Registered Nurse, and truly it was a calling and passion for me so you can imagine the anger I had during that time. Listening to how you internally reviewed your feelings, validating but seeing the bigger picture in a simple, non-judgemental way was beautiful and eye opening for me. Anger quickly transferred to profound fear after a time, which made me want to run and hide. In all this upheaval and chaos I had found another passion, or refound I should say and that was crochet and knitting. In my fear I ran to a job that is now the best job I've ever had in a 20year career and like you, it was a response to what I was asking for. I didn't realize until listening to your calm voice, and wise words that I too had asked for exactly this. Sad I had to take myself down 4 years of misery to get here but thank God I'm here. Surrounded by my blessings and truly grateful. What a beautiful way to start a Sunday morning, thank you.

[@shamcg422]

This was an amazing discussion. We are definitely living in the last days, and satan is loving the obsessesion of the political chaos right now. I'm so glad you put your thoughts out there. ❤❤❤

[@bethmilligan9371]

So very true Rachel, we sometimes lose sight (preaching to myself) of God's divine directive in our lives whether it be thru anger, disappointment or whatever the temporal emotion is at that particular time. No matter what is happening in our (my) lives if we (I) can just remind ourselves that God is working all things to our good ... even the things that the enemy of our souls would like to use to destroy us with, God turns them and uses them to our good ... God can use those things as catalysts in our lives if we allow Him to. Thank you so much for your spiritual prospective in this situation, it's truly one of the things that drew me to your channel. God bless you and your family. 🙏❤

[@rebekahspahn5793]

Thank you so much for sharing! You are a blessing to all of us cruising around YT looking for whatever our interests may be. I just "happened" upon you today. Feeling overwhelmed from hurricane Milton and trying to do the clean-up and dealing other things -- that seem SO little right now. THANK YOU! We ARE so blessed to have had the provision of being born in America. I thank God every day for that and pray for those that are not as fortunate.

[@1870s]

You are so welcome! ♥ thank you for spending your time with us

[@brendaglanzman2066]

Rachel... Best talk you've ever gave. Thank you.

[@Skinter-ig8kh]

We have proof that He has blessed the work of your hands!

[@kathleenwhite9741]

Thank you for this video! 💕🙏🇺🇸

[@jemappellejess2286]

Thank you so much for sharing this story. I just worked a stressful 15 hour shift on Christmas in a ER and have been feeling so angry with the healthcare system. Angry with things that are completely out of control. I sat down for my lunch break and put youtube on to try to clear my mind and this video was suggested. It is kind of ironic that it was suggested because it is not one of your recent videos. But it was like I needed to hear this message today. Thank you for being vulnerable and sharing your story, it has helped me with mine. ❤

[@1870s]

It's ironic how sometimes we're led to the exact message we need.

[@michelewokoek9671]

Yes! What a wonderful way to share your faith and put things into perspective.

[@chernorton9955]

Consider a PMA (Private Membership Agreement) and the GOV can't touch because you are acting in the private sector. This protects you and your members from the freedom of enjoying what you have to offer. In short, your exclusive members pay a fee to participate and free to participate in what you have to offer. Many people in all aspects of commerce are moving towards this private module and leaving the corporate/business structure. Something to consider. Blessings!

[@homesteadonmain]

It is amazing how God continues to work through you and Todd, despite your introversion! Like so many others, this video spoke directly to my heart. It made me realize that I am in a state of annoyance/worry most of my day, and only feel gratitude when I'm saying my prayers at night. I need to be in a perpetual state of gratitude!

[@re-rittenvintagehomestead]

Hi Rachel, I know exactly how you feel when you were describing what the farm stand meant to you. I have one as well, here in the Midwest (Illinois). It's a place to share what I love that I have either grown with my own two hands or made. I can't afford to own my own store, so my little stand is the next best thing! The money I make from my stand goes right back into the little farm. This year I was able to buy the wood and supplies I needed to build a chicken coop with a run and some chickens! I hope you get yours up and running again soon, bigger & better than ever! God bless.

[@KikiH2013]

Sister, an amazing testimony. Thank you for sharing, you are a blessing to me.

[@earlenebrown7181]

Amen , for the Glory of God . And the way you said everything and the fact no anger brings forth good only bad. Thankful for your words.❤

[@scubasmitty5135]

AND THIS TO SHALL PASS !!!

[@beckykatsma4997]

Amen and amen. Thank you for these powerful words. We only have hope in Jesus and you are living out that example. Thank you for this…❤

[@kramitdreams]

Love the message here!❤ 💕 If we put our faith in this world it is a vain faith✝️ our Faith, hope ,peace and Joy is found in Jesus! My favorite video from you thus far❤ I can relate to everything you said as I have struggled with those things myself. We have a pantry box at the end of my driveway. I want to help people but from a distance 😂😅 There have been times where I'm like "I'm cutting it down", especially when there have been some "questionable" people bc I never want to put my family in danger or have people coming to my door (we even put a sign on our door) but I too have had God say "satan wants you to fear and not trust me. Nothing can happened to you that I have not willed. Satan cannot touch you if I have not allowed it. You are mine❤" ...The message on the pantry box is " This poor man cried, and the Lord heard him, and saved him out of all his troubles"- psalms 34:6 God uses us to help spread the message of True Hope❤

[@wannabecraftygrandma]

You can still sell all whole vegetables and fruits along with farm fresh eggs. Maybe put the other items out at a specific posted date and time, like Saturdays from 2-4 pm if your husband or an older grandchild can sit out and sell them!

[@tedhartley5766]

Very humbling, you turned it around and put your focus on Him. ♥I have heard His voice a few times in my life and they were life changing. Diane Hartley

[@DoloresMoses]

Amen! Our real freedom is not from this world. 🎶 This world is not my home, I'm just a passing through. My treasures are laid up somewhere beyond the blue. The angels beckon me from heaven's open door, and I can't feel at home in this world anymore. Oh Lord you know I have no friend like you, if heaven's not my home oh Lord what would I do.....🎶 Listening to you made me think if this song. I love the faith that you have. You Rachael have been my blessing for today.❤

[@pamelacooley6457]

❤thank you for this. Enjoyed this chat. I hope you continue to enjoy your retirement.Thank you for all you share.

[@thesimplelifeofcc9691]

Amen sister! Praise the Lord!! This world is only temporary.

[@Skinter-ig8kh]

Temporary is a blessing in itself. ❤❤

[@gardengrammie3]

Amazing video follow up to the previous one regarding the self serve stand. Rachel, YOU ARE welcoming, kind and generous with your time, talking to people and opening your life to all of us watchers!! Not everyone could do this. Who opens their homes to everyone that tunes in to a utube channel?? You greet us every video and are so comfortable sharing your life and knowledgte and skills with US!!! Please just sharing what you do with us because we love you and Todd sharing your lives with us. Blessings.

[@HuberRhonda]

Thank You Rachel!! Sharing your heart put me back on track!! GOD BLESS❤️

[@jilanam7199]

Providence is awe inspiring. I was hemmed in by frustration, fear, worry and disappointment this morning. I sat to quilt and thought I would watch you with your calming voice and demeanor. Here you were, sharing testimony that rings through my heart. Thank you for being the vehicle I needed today. May the Lord continue to bless you. You are appreciated.

[@brandio1044]

That was so beautifully said. Thank you for the wonderful explanation.

[@vickiwilson1705]

Thank you for sharing how God answered your prayers. Sharing with others is how we grow. You're making a difference. I enjoy watching and learning from you.

[@catherinecampbell8540]

Yes! Enough anger with things , whether or not it’s “the government”, or people’s political views, or other people’s life choices, etc. Our mission is to love one another, do good, be a blessing to our communities and families, and leave goodness and mercy behind when we die. My religion is different from yours, Rachel, but our values are the same, and I love G-d! So glad to hear you say these things. Could you take your farm stand on the road to some farmers markets? I’m in Wyandotte and would love to come buy a soap and some honey!

[@enyab1687]

Thank you for your reflections. I also have social anxiety and I feel you.

[@Gardentogriddle]

Well said❤

[@Katysugg]

You are so spot on concerning where we as believers place our trust, not on this plain. and the evil one given control of this creation for a season is going to be a challenge until He returns.

[@jessicapenaloza9321]

What an awesome testimony. Thank you for sharing and spreading hope in our community.

[@racar7124]

Wow! I so needed to hear this today! Thank you so much for being such an inspiration !

[@anthonyrespass3090]

Thanks so much, I've been struggling too. I needed this message today. On this Merry Christmas. ❤

[@laureneberhard9456]

What a great lesson you reminded all of us to follow. God has a plan for each of us, and it sometimes takes us to get knocked down before we learn to trust His plan and not our own. God bless.

[@Skinter-ig8kh]

Truth!!!! His ways are not our ways and His thoughts are not our thoughts. He always has better for us. We just have to be open to receive His blessings.

[@melissadeegan6981]

Wonderful reflection on your faith and gratitude. I very much enjoy watching and this was a beautiful heartfelt video

[@danaorr5773]

Beautiful words of wisdom that i needed to hear. ❤ Thank you for sharing your journey. God is good!

[@sheilaboling6618]

Thank you for being a good steward of all He has given and reminding us to remain in that as well. God Bless You Sister ❤

[@angiedonald7770]

What a great post, Rachel!! I love your openness! ❤🙌🏻 God is good!

[@laurielyon1892]

Wow...Such a powerful video! So glad you listen to God. He is EVERYTHING!

[@miephoex]

Amen!

[@Maranatha_Homestead]

Rachel, there is so much in this video that I can relate to. We could be kindred spirits. My son also was in the service. I prayed to God for an outlet for sharing my faith and he gave me my farm name and the means to do KZbin, but my introvert self is so afraid to start. I have also prayed to not let my garden be an idol but be grateful to Him for putting me in this place and giving me the privilege to garden. Oh so many thoughtful words today. Thank you for sharing from your heart.

[@SleepyHead76]

I always enjoy your videos no matter the subject. You have such a calming effect. I hope to adopt that trait myself.

[@christinemorgan2199]

This is just a small set back. Just make sure adjustments in the winter months and come back stronger next spring. Don’t give up! Your stand is such a blessing to others

[@heathermartin8202]

I really enjoy listening to your outlook on life; it's similar to mine. He is pretty funny! I'm glad you received your answer. Looking forward to future farmstand videos. I loved everything about it! Very thought out...great job, Rachel!

[@phyllisscott2343]

wish there was a LOVE button too, not just a Like button. Love your insight, preach girl!

[@cjhutch5485]

You are a wise woman Rachel. Yes and Amen!

[@amanda69219]

Thank you for sharing Rachel. I echo what so many have already commented today. Thank you for following you heart and sharing about how God is working in you. This really hit me hard today and it was a message God wanted me to hear. Thank you so much for an absolutely beautiful video amongst the chaos of the world.

[@Jennifer35678]

Hi Todd and Rachel! Great job, Rachel. I related to everything that you said. I love your attitude and approach to handling this disappointment. 🙏🌷❤🌸

[@peggymajerus7531]

Your response to all this is amazing thank you for sharing and reminding me of my faith.

[@deannavanlannen3248]

Thank you sister! Amazing encouragement out of disappointment! Truly reminds us of what is important and how we need to keep our eyes looking up and not around us in this fallen sinful world. Thank you again!

[@teresaburch6381]

Thank you so much for this video! I have been struggling with distractions of all the chaos going on in the world today. This life is temporary, hold fast to the promises God has for his children. May God continue to bless you and yours and keep listening to that voice we hear instructing us. 🙏🙏🙏for everyone to rest in God’s peace.

[@sheilaanderson912]

That is a wonderful realization Rachel. Great job in recognizing His message.

[@selbar1]

Rachel i just want to say thank you for taking the time to reflect with us. I appreciate that and will definitely be looking for the more positives in life and not the sad and crazy things that are being put in our way. Cheers from a New Brunswick homesteader

[@northerngirlhobbies]

Thank you for this chat Rachelle. I’m canning up your relish this morning. I’ve been a very upset individual lately. Stay blessed.

[@colleen1872]

Thank you for sharing your peaceful outlook on life. I wish everyone was like that.

[@sams.9745]

What a wonderful message! Thank you!

[@debbiegreen5337]

Good job on having an open and teachable heart and sharing what God has taught you ❤Also, I was really trying to help you pull those stubborn carrots out 😂

[@cindyhall5212]

Thank you your words are inspirational and thought provoking. You get me to thinking and to referencing in a different perspective🙂

[@amiecardona3834]

Thank you for sharing Rachel. I love your heart posture in this. God bless you and Todd and God bless the USA.

[@lyndonnelly]

I was moved by your reflections and taking the time to understand why things happen the way they do. Well done on your honesty❤

[@conniealmeida3373]

Thank you for your wonderful message. God is so good to us!❤🙏

[@sharonhuelsman]

Wow! So well put. Thank you Rachel!

[@Linda-tp5ik]

Thank you 🙏

[@marywillette71]

Just watched it again , such a great message, thank you 😊

[@junegalluzzi4042]

Thank you children for serving from an Air Force Strong family,my husband was Air Force…

[@brendacoleman1735]

Thank you for this video. We all need to hear this. God bless you in all you do.❤️🙏🏻

[@galeoliver7461]

Rachel you are a shining light to so many - Thank You for sharing your knowledge of gardening and preserving our gifts from our gardens - but most of all for sharing from your heart ♥️

[@jonesfamily9119]

Preach momma! I have really been struggling with anger for unknown reasons while still knowing it was a battle with the devil. Ihave been reading thru Luke and chapter 12 hit home hard for me. My mother in law lives with us and our son and daughter. When it talked about a family of five being turned against one another (father against son, mother against daughter and daughter in law against mother in law) I was stopped in my tracks. I broke down yesterday over it and this just thumped me on the head. Thank you. God is awesome! Again, thank you for your message.

[@NorthernLivingSouthernRoots]

I love this well thought video. It’s a reminder for us to check ourselves before we wreck ourselves. Are we going to be humbled or shake our fists. This has been something I feel God has been revealing to me today. Love this… God bless you ❤

[@vanessafraser7629]

Loved your message, thank you for sharing this ❤

[@thecrochetpreneur]

Rachel, what a wonderful message today. I can totally relate to that paralyzed feeling when facing strangers or unpredictable social situations. Sending your hugs and prayers as you continue to stretch and grow as God leads.

[@thegardentillerboy1244]

Thank you. From, The Garden Tiller Boy's mom.