We Are Messengers – REACHING HURTING WOMEN MINISTRIES

It was supposed to be just a simple daytrip.

In November 2023, Bill and I loaded up the pups and headed east from Tampa to explore Florida’s Space Coast. We were considering a move and wanted to scout out the area—visit a dog beach, maybe drive up the coast to see NASA. It was beautiful and lighthearted, until the day started slipping away.

I don’t like to drive at night. It’s always been that way. And Bill doesn’t drive because I get car sick—he works while I drive, and that’s how it’s been for 46+ years. So, when the early fall sunset began creeping up and we still hadn’t started heading back, I felt the tension rising.

Then came the traffic.

We got tangled in a long line of Disney traffic. I was desperate for a restroom, so we took an exit hoping to find a gas station. But the road took us deeper and deeper into Disney property—until we were literally at the entrance to Disney World. They wouldn’t even let me use the restroom without paying for a ticket.

Finally, we found a Taco Bell. By then it was completely dark. I was exhausted, frustrated, and just ready to be home.

We drove on. And on. Finally, by 9 p.m., we were near the entrance of our subdivision, stopped at a red light in the left turn lane.

That’s when it happened.

🎧 The Moment Everything Changed

The car next to us was thumping with music, windows down. It was late, and the atmosphere felt unsettling. Bill reached over and did something we never do while driving—he turned on the radio. Just to drown out the noise.

And what came through those speakers was “Power” by We Are Messengers.

We turned it up. Way up. The song filled the car like armor. It was fierce, victorious, unshakable.

“Power, power / We’ve got that power…”

The light turned green. We began our left turn into our subdivision—and out of nowhere, a red Corvette blew through the red light in the oncoming lane.

It missed us by inches. Literal inches.

Had we pulled forward even one second earlier, it would have hit us square on. It would have killed us all. I have no doubt in my mind.

🙌🏼 The Aftermath

We made it home safely—just one block away. But the trauma stayed.

For weeks, I couldn’t drive. I was terrified. My body froze up just thinking about getting behind the wheel. I had never known fear like this. Bill didn’t understand at first, and we argued about it more than once. I wasn’t just shaken—I was changed.

Even now, almost two years later, I avoid driving at night. And I don’t know if I’ll ever fully be over that moment.

But I’m still here. We’re still here. Bill, the pups, and me.

Because God was there.

“Just keep moving on
Just keep pushing ahead
Yeah, the new has come
All the old is dead
Just keep moving on
Keep your eyes on the prize
And that word in your heart
Yeah, we’ll be alright”

💬 The Message in the Music

For the first few days after I revisited the song Power—this time on purpose. I watched the official lyric video repeatedly. It’s a night scene, lit with city streetlights. Almost eerily familiar.

And the lyrics? They read like a prophecy spoken over that very night:

“We got that Holy Ghost power
We got our hearts set on love
We got that Holy Ghost power
We keep our eyes fixed above”

We weren’t just driving. We were being protected. Carried. Covered.

There is power in the name of Jesus. Power in His presence. Power in the way He surrounds us—even through a song on the radio.

📖 Reflections for the Reader

You may never know when the song you’re singing in the car will become your lifeline. You may not realize, until later, how God places protection between you and impact. But let me tell you this: He’s there. Always. Even when it’s dark. Even when you’re scared.

And yes—you’ve got that power.

“Just keep moving on / Just keep pushing ahead / Yeah, the new has come / All the old is dead…

🎤 Final Thoughts

This isn’t a traditional music review.
But maybe it’s the kind we need more of—testimonies wrapped in soundwaves.

If you’ve never listened to “Power” by We Are Messengers, I encourage you to press play. Turn it up! Let it remind you of the God who saves, protects, and walks with you every mile.

You never know—
It might just save your life too.

On the fourth Friday of each month in 2025 we will be studying The Search for Significance by Robert S. McGee. Let’s confront the enemy’s lies of self-doubt and find our victory in the truth of who we are according to God’s Word!

I’m excited to continue our journey through The Search for Significance by Robert S. McGee. Last month, we touched on how discovering God’s unconditional love can expose false beliefs about our value and worth.

This month, we’re digging into Chapter Two: The Origin of the Search, which uncovers why we long for significance in the first place.

Summary: Chapter Two – The Origin of the Search

This chapter explains how God created us in His own image, uniquely wiring us with the desire for significance and relationship. However, the fall of humanity distorted that original design, leaving us searching for validation in all the wrong places. By understanding our divine origins—and how sin has tainted our self-perception—we can recognize the lie that our worth comes from anything other than God. Recognizing the root of this longing is the first step in finding true significance that can only be fulfilled in Christ.

“For God made man in His own image, but sin introduced fear, shame, and a misunderstanding of our worth.” – Paraphrase from Robert S. McGee

Biblical Truths

1. Genesis 1:27 – “So God created mankind in His own image, in the image of God He created them; male and female He created them.”
  - We have inherent value because we reflect God’s image.
2. Psalm 139:14 – “I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful; I know that full well.”
  - God’s intention in creating us was purposeful, so our lives are rooted in meaning and significance.

Key Idea

Our significance originates from being created in God’s image, yet sin distorts that reality. Restoring a right understanding of our divine design helps us break free from trying to find worth in people-pleasing or performance.

Reflection Question

How have your past experiences—whether positive or negative—shaped your view of your own significance, and in what ways does recognizing you are made in God’s image challenge those perceptions?

Practical Application

1. Journaling: Spend time reflecting on your childhood or significant moments where you felt “less than.” Write down how these experiences shaped the way you see yourself. Then, list truths from Scripture that affirm your identity in Christ.
2. Prayer for Healing: Ask God to reveal any wounds caused by seeking significance outside of Him. Invite the Holy Spirit to replace lies with His truth, bringing healing and renewed perspective.
3. Affirmation Practice: Choose one verse that reminds you of your worth in Christ (like Genesis 1:27 or Psalm 139:14). Memorize it and recite it daily, especially when doubts about your value arise.

My Personal Reflections

Most of my life I had no idea that I was created in God’s image. In my childhood, I was always praised by my parents for achievements in school, music or sports. They never talked to me about God and how He made me.

When I became born again in Jesus Christ at the age of 23, I began the very slow process of rewinding the lies that created those old thought patterns that I was never enough, always having to prove myself to others by actions.

Over time, I have come to see that every negative perception I hold about myself is rooted in a lie—that was planted by sin and watered by my environment. By turning back to the truth of God’s Word, I am reminded daily that He designed me with a specific purpose.

While I haven’t fully arrived at complete healing over the old thought patterns, I know in my heart that no human affirmation can compare to the security I have in His love and plan for me.

I hope this study of Chapter Two: The Origin of the Search encourages you to examine the roots of your own quest for meaning and self-worth. Embrace the truth that you bear the very image of God, and let this reality transform how you see yourself—and others—every single day.

Join me next month as we explore Chapter Three: The Performance Trap and learn how to break free from the exhausting cycle of perfectionism!