Friends,
Many of you have messaged me asking specific details of Carter’s accident. I am not trying to ignore you, and I appreciate all your prayers and concern. The fact is that I am still learning all the details myself. Until I get a better grasp for myself, and when the time is right, I will write more about that. I just cannot put it all together right now. I do, however, want to continue to share some encouraging stories that are coming out of all that has transpired because there are so many.
The first night when I heard about Carter’s accident, I could not pray. All I could do was cry. I held my Bible close to my body, but I could not seem to find sufficient words because my mind was a tornado of chaos and confusion. Although the words were evading me, this verse continually kept being laid on my heart, and it brought me such comfort in my inadequacy that night: Romans 8:26~In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we should, but the Spirit himself intercedes…this was such a gift in those long, terrifying hours of the night. Every time I would hear the words in my head, I felt a little lighter. Those words took such a heavy weight off my shoulders that I could not bear. What a blessing! I asked my sister to make a few calls for me to notify friends of the desperate prayer need.
Several days later I found out that my friends atRestore Ministries had posted an urgent prayer request on our website asking for prayers for Carter. As a result of that post, 6,158 people saw that prayer request that initial night, and were likely praying in my place. This did not include all the friends in Birmingham who were also getting prayer warriors mobilized throughout the city. From a mom who desperately needed prayer that night, I am so thankful and filled with gratitude.
Just about an hour ago I received this email from one of the JH Ranch directors. They say a picture is worth a thousand words. Well, this one definitely is! This picture took my breath away in light of what I know was going on. Here was his message: This is what God gave us the night of Carter’s accident as we were having a prayer march up on the football field. The entire staff was present and praying, and God was so evident.
This picture represents a very special story to me because I know that Heavens gates were being stormed that night. It will forever be a permanent reminded to me of the great power of prayer, and how so many people accomplished for us what we could not do for ourselves that night!
Psalm 19:1 The heavens are telling of the glory of God; and their expanse is declaring the work of His hands.
Carter had a restful, uneventful day today, and Macey is home safe. Thank you all for your continued support!
— with JH Ranch.
