Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity. 1 Timothy 4:12
A little about me, identity, struggles, beauty, impact, and most of all I am a daughter of the King.
My name is Kinsey Rae Parker, some call me Kinsey, Kinz, Kinsey Rae, and while playing a sport its Parker. I tell you these things because although a name is a way I am identified, I want to be identified as so much more than just my name. I am special, unique, outgoing, energetic, and positive but more than all of these characteristics, I am the daughter of the King. I strive to live in a way that glorifies His name. God says He knows the plans He has for me; therefore I take hope in that. I am also grateful that God continually shows His never failing love to me and even when I can’t see the sun behind the clouds of a storm, I have faith to know it is there, because God will never leave me.
Growing up I’ve had to overcome many obstacles. One of which is my ADHD. Many saw this as a problem, inconvenience, and that they felt sorry for me. Many times I believed them. The Lord blessed me with incredible parents that constantly worked with me, teaching me, and encouraged me to be the best possible version of me. I learned from a young age how mean this world can to someone who is different. Honestly I questioned many times, why me? There are always going to be things about ourselves that we’re not happy with, sometimes things that we don’t have the power to change. So you can dwell in the fact that it will always be a part of your story, or you can find a way to make a struggle a way to show how great our God is. I have found ways to use ADHD to my advantage and today I don’t look at it in a negative way but in a way that makes me unique and stronger.
Another struggle of mine is trust; I know that God is working with me in this area. I’ve been hurt before, heart broken, by people I’m close to or were close to. The fact is people will fail you sometimes. I am by no means perfect, so I can’t expect others to be. God is perfect. I’m learning to trust, to break down walls, let others in and open up. It’s not easy; I have to work at it every day. God is good. God is so good. He has brought people into my life that are always encouraging me and are constantly breaking down walls. I want to be the woman God needs me to be. Unlike the struggle of ADHD this is something that I can change about myself and I will work on it, pray about it, and I will overcome it.
With God we can overcome any obstacle. There is nothing too big for our God. I don’t want to live a life of going through the motions; I want to do God’s work. I believe that we can glorify God in many ways. A way that I have found I can do it in Portland, OR is through esthetics and makeup. Seems strange that God could do incredible thing in something so small, but He can and He does. I’ve had clients with insecurities about their looks. Working in esthetics there are many ways to help a woman feel her best. We live in a world that is constantly tearing down woman and telling us what it means to be beautiful. As a makeup artist I’m told to keep up on current trends, the best products and by doing this my clients will be happy. That is not will make my clients happy and neither will caking their face with makeup, telling them that this is the only way to feel beautiful. God made each of us unique and beautiful in our own way. When one decides to wear makeup, it should be to highlight the parts of her that make her unique, not make her look like every other girl. When clients feel their best leaving the studio, I know that God used me in those moments. There are so many ways that I can use my skills to be a positive light in a dark industry, I am thankful for these gifts the Lord has blessed me with and will strive to use them to make an impact, in a way that glorifies His name.
I want to make an impact on this earth not for me, but for our Heavenly Father. I am at a point in my life that there is no better time for me to go. Esthetics and makeup are fun but I will always be able to do them. One day I hope to have a husband, a family and when that time comes I won’t be able to pack up my life for 11 months for a mission trip and be completely distraction free. The time is now. I want God to use me, to show His love to others, and be His hands and feet to this world. I want people to question my actions, why I work hard with a smile on my face, why I would leave the American dream to work in the mission field, and the answer will be easy, I do it because God loves you, I love you and I’m here to help in any way I can.
I am so excited for this incredible opportunity to make a difference. Please join me in praying for this journey as I begin the process of raising finances and preparing. I began this blog with my favorite verse. I did so because I believe although I am 23 years young; I can set an example to the believers. I am a daughter of the King and will strive each day to make my identity in Him and glorify His name.
God Bless,
Miss Kinsey Rae
