I'll stand with you.

It was father and son day at a church in Milwaukee. During the
worship service, the fathers and sons were invited up to the
altar to recieve a blessing from the pastor.

One of the Elders, Mr. Johnson, noticed a small boy sitting
all by himself. He did not go up front, and it didn't seem
that he had anyone to stand with him. Mr.Johnson thought
about this, and he decided to talk with the boy.

Mr. Johnson walked over to the boy. "Son, is your father here?"
"No, my daddy don't live at home. I came by myself." Mr. Johnson
then asked; "What's your name?" "Timmy." The boy said. Mr. Johnson
took Timmy's hand. "Timmy come with me; we'll both go up. You
won't be alone. I'll stand with you. Timmy took Mr. Johnson's
hand and they walked up to the front and they joined the others.

That day, Timmy did not stand alone. There was someone there
to stand with him to give him strength and support. We need
not stand alone; Jesus is with us through the journey. As
we make our way along the path,Jesus takes us by the hand.
He stands with us, and tells us: "I'll stand with you."

-Michael Carter

From the book: Pressing on in hope.
Due out later this year through Lulu.com