TESTIMONIES
TESTIMONIES
As I turned to walk away , he asked me if there was anything I needed prayer for . He said that at each race he has participated in and CMA is present , he always sees the CMA members praying , ministering , and serving others but has never seen anyone pray , minister , or serve the CMA members . I began crying again and shared my story . I was diagnosed with MS in 2016 , and it has been a struggle over the last few years . I shared that I was having an β off day β but chose to go to the Hare Scramble and serve anyway . The gentleman prayed over me . Still crying , I returned to the CMA tent where my husband ( our Chapter President ), son , and Chapter Vice President stood . It took me a little bit to tell them
what had just happened and why I was crying . We stayed and cheered him on as he crossed the finish line .
Living with MS , there are many days that I want to give up . There are many days full of the β why me β attitude . That morning , I was not feeling the best and wasn β t excited about going , but God knew I needed to be there and would meet this gentleman . I will never forget that conversation , the tears I shed , and the feeling of peace afterward . Seeing this man β s joy , the smile on his face , and how excited he was about racing , knowing the trial he was going through was encouraging . No matter what we face or how bad we feel , we must always stand on our faith and praise and
trust God . God is always with us and will get us through . β Rejoice always , pray without ceasing , give thanks in all circumstances ; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you β ( 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 , ESV ).
As CMA members , we go out to minister , serve others , and share the Gospel , not expecting anything in return . God , in return , blesses us in ways we can β t even imagine .
β Give , and it will be given to you . Good measure , pressed down , shaken together , running over , will be put into your lap . For the measure you use it will be measured back to you β ( Luke 6:38 , ESV ). CMA
Stephanie Carter is a member of Greenville Gospel Riders # 1255 , Greenville , South Carolina .
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