<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[By Rachel Mae]]></title><description><![CDATA[Faith-Driven Living for Young Women]]></description><link>https://itsrachelmaeoffici.wixsite.com/by-rachel-mae/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 09:36:38 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://itsrachelmaeoffici.wixsite.com/by-rachel-mae/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[This Is Not What I Planned: Trusting God's Preparation ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Never in my life did I think turning 25 would feel like this. When I imagined my early 20’s, I dreamed they would be full of laughter, quality time with friends, travel, and carefree days. Instead, I find myself asking, “How did I end up here?” Somewhat jobless, isolated, and desperately looking for a silver lining, things are looking a bit bleak from my point of view. What’s worse, I truly thought I did everything right, but here I am, just waiting in silence. Last month, I celebrated my 25...]]></description><link>https://itsrachelmaeoffici.wixsite.com/by-rachel-mae/post/this-is-not-what-i-planned-trusting-god-in-a-waiting-season</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d4380ac53e2b8fe1250fbf</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 23:06:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/608c1d_25456032397144cdaa80859c57d112a1~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_576,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rachel Richardson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[You Don't Need A "Boo", You Need A Father]]></title><description><![CDATA[So, it’s almost Valentine’s Day, and some of you might still be waiting on that last-minute text from your crush saying, “Hey, wanna do something this weekend?” Mind you, this is an individual you haven’t spoken to in ages, but you’re still expecting their name to randomly pop up on your screen. Personally, I blame social media. Whether it’s all the paid ads from brands trying to sell you candy, jewelry, and flowers, or everyone posting their engagement photos, what we consume inherently...]]></description><link>https://itsrachelmaeoffici.wixsite.com/by-rachel-mae/post/you-don-t-need-a-boo-you-need-a-father</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698bf5585ce248ef4487e839</guid><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 03:30:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/608c1d_e86db4da47024dccbc778a5cb1893e59~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_576,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rachel Richardson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What I Believe Grieves God The Most]]></title><description><![CDATA[I never used to consider myself as a “crier”. Whether it was an emotional movie scene or a joyous occasion, I didn’t often express my emotions through tears. However, as I’ve gotten older, I would say I cry often, but not for the reasons you’d think. I wish I could say I’ve cried more tears of joy than sorrow, but that would be untruthful. You see, the more I’ve grown in my relationship with Christ, the more I understand the reality of this fallen world. I’m reminded of how Ecclesiastes 1:18...]]></description><link>https://itsrachelmaeoffici.wixsite.com/by-rachel-mae/post/what-i-believe-grieves-god-the-most</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69796a7dda77a8ffff05e9db</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 01:51:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/608c1d_3dfc8b1dc9a74c44ae6ebd28e24263c0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rachel Richardson</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>