How This Fan Helped Lauren Daigle See ‘God on Display’
By Movieguide® Contributor
Christian worship artist Lauren Daigle just made a very special fan’s dream come true.
In an Instagram post, Daigle shared photos of the moment she met Rylie, an 8-year-old with respiratory disorder. The meeting took place in partnership with Make-A-Wish.
“I can truly say that meeting Rylie was one of the most inspiring, joy-filling, attitude-checking, perspective-shifting, heart-warming, life-giving, permanent-marker-writing-truth-on-my-heart moments I have ever had in my career and in my life,” the singer wrote. “I left that encounter and immediately called my loved ones crying at the grandeur of the most powerful, infinite God encapsulated and on display through the tenderness and bravery of this little child.”
Make-A-Wish works to “create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.”
“Wishes are more than just a nice thing. And they are far more than gifts, or singular events in time. Wishes impact everyone involved — wish kids, volunteers, donors, sponsors, medical professionals and communities,” the website explains. “For wish kids, just the act of making their wish come true can give them the courage to comply with their medical treatments. Parents might finally feel like they can be optimistic. And still others might realize all they have to offer the world through volunteer work or philanthropy.”
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Daigle’s photo carousel also shows a video of Rylie on stage with Daigle at her concert, singing the song “You Say.”
Daigle continued, “All I kept saying as tears fell from my eyes, ‘She marked me! I am forever changed!’ Sometimes, you can’t really put your finger on it, but God will show you a picture so unique and breathtaking in design through a human. I feel as though He did that to me through Rylie. I am truly honored to have met such a beautiful young girl, braver than most grown women! I love you, Rylie! I look forward to the next time we meet! Your dance was stunning and met me at my core! Xoxo (Not to mention getting to see your incredible family again!!! All my love!!)”
Fans in the comment section were touched by Daigle’s post. “Absolutely beautiful. God bless sweet Rylie and her family. You will BOTH remember this moment forever,” one fan said. Another person added, “We were there and such a special moment and inspiring moment. God Bless you all.”
Rylie’s mother also took to the comment section to express a heartfelt request: “As her momma I can’t thank EVERYONE enough for your love and ask you to pray for Rylie April 1st as we meet with her team about some very big decisions regarding surgeries for this upcoming year for her.”
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