Prayables | Emanuel

Published: Fri, 07/10/20

Friday July 10, 2020

I walk slowly, but I never walk backward.
Abraham Lincoln

The more they underestimate you, the greater their shock will be when you make it. May you be blessed to achieve your wildest dreams. God is
doing more than just cheering you on - the good Lord is moving you closer to your destiny.

A promise is only as good as the one who makes it. I stand before you good and ready to stand by the words I offer in worship - to serve
Your ideals, to live up to the values You expect of me, and to always love Your creation. Praise to You, God of grace.

Romans 12:12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. To be joyful in hope is to let a happy mindset guide you to your
future. To be patient in affliction is to accept the bad, knowing good is on its way. To be faithful in prayer is to praise and thank God from a grateful heart.

EMANUEL

“I was blessed supernaturally with that gift to forgive..."
Rose Simmons

On June 17, 2015 nine members of the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston were were murdered by a white supremacist who targeted their Bible study because they were African American. Now, four years later, the documentary Emanuel tells the story of the shooting in a unique way, highlighting the faith of the loved ones left behind.

Rose Simmons is one of those loved ones. Her father, Reverend Daniel Simmons, a retired minister and dedicated member of the church, was the last victim of the shooting. Simmons, who began her work on the film as a family member, went on to part of the film team because of her passion and dedication to the project.

The documentary, produced by basketball star Stephen Curry and award-winning actress Viola Davis, is about much more than a horrifying act of violence. Although it focuses on the history of Charleston and the African Methodist Episcopal Church, the story is ultimately about forgiveness.

Less than two days after the shooting, many of the families of victims spontaneously forgave the perpetrator in court. Their faith inspired a nation. For Simmons, who has said she prayed for the perpetrator during his trial, forgiveness has been essential...read more + see the movie

Personal from Susan: This movie is well worth watching. You can now view on YouTube for $3.99, or watch from the subscription outlet; Starz. Starz come with a free trial which can be cancelled at anytime. Prayables receives no compensation from this recommendation. I was simply touched and inspired by the telling of this story.

PLEASE ADD RODNEY TO YOUR PRAYER LIST

Please place my Son Rodney on any or all of your prayer lists. He is only 49 and is dealing for the past 13 years with Multiple Sclerosis. His is Relapsing remitting secondary progressive. My sister was diagnosed at the age of 19 and passed at 28 of complications. Of course, back then not much was known about the disease. She was 8 years my senior. When she passed her only child was 6 (my nephew) and is not 56 and in battling last stages of the same disease. I myself was diagnosed 30 and by the grace of our heavenly Father and my faith and prayers from all I am still here. I am 72. But my son is not doing well. Any prayers for Gods grace and mercy will be heartfelt. Thank you

- lorraine