Spalding County hosts a Relay for Life event every year. Relay is designed to raise money for the American Cancer Society. It is always a HUGE event with lots of teams from the school system, churches, and local businesses. I served for 3 years as Team Captain for my school. This year I was simply a "team member" since I work part-time, but this year was far different than the past...the cause was extremely close to home. Every year they have a Survivor Lap to start the event where cancer survivors and their caregivers walk around the track being cheered on by everyone present. So many people affected by this horrible disease....suddenly they were all more than just faces passing by...At dark, they turn the lights off at the track and the event is lit by hundreds of luminaries in honor and in memory of those who have battled cancer. Joshua and I sat by the bag we purchased in honor of Daddy during this ceremony. While we were sitting there, three ladies were walking by, stopping every few feet. When they got closer, we realized they were praying over each bag. As they lifted up my Daddy by name, I couldn't help but be overcome with emotion. They have never met him, never met me...they were complete strangers...yet they prayed for the three things that Daddy has asked us to pray: that he Glorify God and be strong in the Lord, that he would be a blessing to others, and finally for a miracle. As those sweet ladies moved on around the track, I just sat there and praised God for simple reminders that He is there. He is with us. He is in Control. Our Hope, our Joy, Our Everything is in HIM.
We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure.... Hebrews 6:19
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How sweet! It brought tears to my eyes to read about the ladies praying over each luminary! What a special ministry they are giving.
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