Will you do it for them?

• By candidasullivan
• March 1, 2024
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Years ago, the enemy knocked me down. God gave me a beautiful dream, and the enemy tried to steal it. When God blessed me with the idea for the Zippy Zeries, Satan hit me with all kinds of problems. He attacked everything: my children, my husband, my health, our finances, and my self-worth. 

When I would get through one obstacle, He would put another one in my way. He wouldn’t even allow me to catch my breath first. The blows stacked up on each other until I felt as if I was crumbling under the weight of it all. 

If I am being completely honest, I contemplated giving up a few times. One night, feeling defeated, I told God I couldn’t do it anymore. The pain was unbearable, and the stress of trying to do it all in severe pain every day was my breaking point. In my distress, God showed me Zippy and all the people we would help. As images of kids flashed in my mind so quickly I couldn’t even count them or recognize anyone, I lay there and watched it. God flashed pictures of kids and schools in my face for a long time. 

Will you do it for them? 

That’s the moment I truly started fighting back. I lay in my bed and pedaled an exercise bike that sat on the bed. When I couldn’t push the pedals anymore with my legs, I did it with my tears. I decided I would get better. I would not let the enemy steal my dreams. 

Instead of resisting the pain, I surrendered to it and asked God to teach me through it all. I asked Him to help me so I could help others. God taught me how to overcome everything the enemy put in my way. Then, He helped me create a tool for others to overcome their circumstances. 

As I prepare for my school visits next week, God took me on a little trip down memory lane. The enemy attacked, BUT God helped me and showed me how to use it all for good. Amid the struggle of it all, Zippy’s Club Journal was born. And I get to share them with so many kids next week. Because of the generosity of so many, I get to give some away. 

When I couldn’t fight for just me, I did it for all the kids God wanted me to help. Lately, I’ve realized this is all so much bigger than me. It truly takes us all to make a difference. 

Ways you can help:

1. Pray for me and those who need help.
2. Donate money to buy books for the kids. 
3. Share my posts and ask others to help. 

Most of the time, I have no idea what I’m doing. I’m figuring this out as I go. But every effort is worth it if I can truly help one child overcome their pain. Sweet friends, I’ve been at the bottom; therefore, I can teach others how to rise up. At one point, I was suicidal, and no one knew it but me. I suffered in silence. That’s why I want to hand each child a journal and teach them about the power of hope. 

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