You know when you stumble across something that absolutely captivates you and you can’t quite watching? For some, it’s things like Dr Pimple Popper (I’ll never understand that one) for others it’s funny cat videos or cooking tutorials. Social media has offered us a plethora of things to feast our eyes on, things that teach us, gross us out, and inspire us. For me, I like the inspiring category and recently I stumbled across a video that I can’t quit watching for a number of reasons. 1) because the little girl in it is so darn cute. 2) because the song is so catchy. 3) because I am a big believer in the power of words and what we declare over our lives. 4) because the way we think and speak can and does change our circumstances. 5) because this little girl is so darn cute (oh, I’ve said that already) and she is an overcomer.
Let me share about this little girl who has captivated and inspired me. Leah is a 5-year-old with Severe Congenital Neutropenia. She had her 1st bone marrow transplant on 2/7/14 and her 2nd on 3/29/16. She recovering from GVHD (taken from her Facebook Page called ‘Prayers and Love for Leah‘). She is cute, sassy and full of life.
The video that captivated me is one where it appears Leah is sitting in her hospital bed and she’s singing the song ‘You’re an Overcomer by Mandisa‘. Her smile, her understanding of the words and the power of the declaration she is speaking over her life is inspiring. Something we can all learn to do and live. Whatever you are going through today, may this sweet little 5-year-old girl challenge you to believe differently about your circumstance. May you find the strength and courage to face today, tomorrow and the next, knowing that you are an overcomer, that God is in this with you.
I’ve included the video below followed by the lyrics so you can sing along and make this your anthem. You ARE an OVERCOMER and today I’m singing this with you, over you and to you.
Much love,
Susanna #littlemiraclescommunity
Watching people drive by
T mac on the radio
Got so much on your mind
Nothing’s really going right
Looking for a ray of hope
I know he’s not gonna let it get the best of you
Stay in the fight ’til the final round
You’re not going under
‘Cause God is holding you right now
You might be down for a moment
Feeling like it’s hopeless
That’s when he reminds you
That you’re an overcomer
You’re an overcomer
Hit the bottom, hit the ground
Ooh, You’re not alone
Just take a breath, don’t forget
Hang on to his promises
He wants you to know
Stay in the fight ’til the final round
You’re not going under
‘Cause God is holding you right now
You might be down for a moment
Feeling like it’s hopeless
That’s when he reminds you
That you’re an overcomer
You’re an overcomer
The one who overcame death
Is living inside of you
So just hold tight, fix your eyes
On the one who holds your life
There’s nothing he can’t do
He’s telling you
Stay in the fight ’til the final round
You’re not going under
‘Cause God is holding you right now
You might be down for a moment
Feeling like it’s hopeless
That’s when he reminds you
That you’re an overcomer
You’re an overcomer
You’re an overcomer
You’re an overcomer
You’re an overcomer
You’re an overcomer