Thankfully, we were not alone for I had been blessed by my friends in my home church and friends in my local community. My family and I were facing some very difficult times, and I thank Jesus for being there through the whole drama. The stroke is not the only problem my mother faced. In April 2013, my mother suffered a brain aneurysm leading to a stroke and a paralysis on the left side of her body. Oddly enough, this is the very Scripture that helped me when I had to deal with the reality of my mother in the nearby nursing home. The early Church Fathers did not have an easy time as they were being slaughtered for proclaiming the name of Jesus. It seems that James had no clue in reality, the man knew what it meant to suffer. When I first read the above verse, it seems a strange advice given to someone suffering. 4 But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. Actually, James makes a startling comment in a letter taht he wrote.Ģ My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. The idea of giving praise in the middle of a storm is not a new one. I will let your read the incredible story behind this song at Bethel Music “ Story Behind the Song, Raise A Hallelujah!” Did the children survive? Sorry, you will have to read the story for yourself. The Taylor reached out to the Bethel community for prayers and support. Both of their young children were infected by E-Coli and had a sentence of death. Their friends, Joel and Janie Taylor were going through their own storm. Though challenging, I am glad that I did so. The story is a callback to what a friend told me when I started the long journey of caring for my mother.
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I believe this song will draw listeners into a space of worship and even become an anthem for so many who are waiting on their own miracle and remind them that God is more powerful than anything we’re facing.When I read the story behind the song written and composed by Jonathan and Melissa Helser, it resonated in my own heart. Our son was miraculously healed and today is perfectly healthy.” Joel Taylor (Jaxon’s father) In the battle for Jaxon’s life, the global church community rose up like a mighty army and joined us in prayer and worship all over the world. “God’s timing often doesn’t make sense until you look back to see that mountains were climbed and canyons were crossed on no strength of your own. I raise a hallelujah, heaven comes to fight for me I raise a hallelujah, my weapon is a melody I raise a hallelujah, louder than the unbelief I raise a hallelujah, in the presence of my enemies
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Their bodies in full health.” – Kriza Jo L. After medical treatment and countless prayers, the Taylors received a miracle from God. And they keep on declaring the song over them. A lot of friends visited Jaxon and his sister Addie who was also diagnosed with the same infection. Their hymn of praise became louder than unbelief.
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They made worship a powerful weapon against the forces of the enemy. A song suddenly came out of their mouths and they started to sing a powerful declaration against the giant Jaxon was facing. “I thought Jaxon’s going to die tonight, we’re not going to see the miracle.” But something indescribable happened to the Helsers, while they were praying for a miracle. “As soon as I got that text, I felt like this giant of unbelief stood in front of me,” Jonathan Helser said. Jaxon’s kidney got infected by E.coli virus and he had to have blood transfusions and go on dialysis. Here’s Jonathon Helser.Ī few days before Christmas, Jonathan received a text from their friends Joel and Janie Taylor that their son Jaxon was in a critical condition and they didn’t think the child would make it.
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It is a song that has become a declaration. “Raise A Hallelujah” has really impacted the lives of many JOY99 listeners.