Drake's Emily Raecker

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Name: Emily Raecker

Hometown: Urbandale, Iowa

School: Drake University

Sport: Cheerleading

Favorite Bible verse:
Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself.  Each day has enough trouble of its own. Matt 6:34

Chosen Attribute: Patience which I think is waiting for things to come without frustration or anxiety.

What are some of your favorite quotes from other people about this word?

We could never learn to be brave and patient, if there were only joy in the world. – Helen Keller

Have patience with all things, but chiefly have patience with yourself. Do no lose courage in considering your own imperfections but instantly set about remedying them – every day begin the task anew. – Francis de Sales

What is your favorite Biblical passage that deals with this characteristic?

2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patent toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance.

Why did you choose that particular passage?

God’s promise to us of eternal life is something that we need to wait for with excitement and patience.  I find this passage comforting when I feel that I am becoming impatient with things going on in life and I need to ground myself with the Lord.

Please give an application/example of this word in your life.

I studied abroad in Uganda and I have spent a lot of time working with an artist there on furthering his business.  I have learned that it takes him longer to pick up on things as they relate to his business, so I have to step back and wait with patience while he comprehends what is expected of him.

How do you apply this word in your sport?

In cheerleading you must be able to work well with others, especially when you are throwing people in the air.  I have learned that it is beneficial when people are patient when I am learning something I have never done before.  I work hard to be patient with the younger girls when they are picking up on different stunts.

How did you first become involved in FCA?

My high school had a very active FCA so I joined when I was in 9^th grade.

How active within FCA were/are you?

I have been in FCA since the beginning of high school and plan to continue through with it throughout college.  I love the sense of community that has been established with the Drake University FCA group.

How has God impacted you through FCA? 

God has impacted me with the sense of community that has been established at Drake in FCA.  After our meetings, I feel refreshed and closer to God.  No matter what happened in my day that day after those meetings I feel ready to be a warrior for God throughout the next week.

A tip that helps you be a Christ-like competitor:

Think of others. My sport is very much a group sport where everyone has to work together to achieve success.  If I am thinking of others, I can help those who are struggling.