Dani just asked a question on how we picked the number 58. So, I thought that might be an interestering story to add to our blog. Back in 2004, when I started racing (and before I met Aaron), I called Elko to see what numbers were available. There were so many Hornet cars back then that they said I could have 58 or 59. I had some numbers picked out in my head that correlated to Bible verses and those weren't any of my choices. So, I thought "I think my Dad likes some cool old car that's a 1958 something" so I went with that. That's how we got the number 58.
I then went hunting for a verse or chapter in the Bible that had 58 in it. One night a teenager at our church, while getting baptized, said his life verse was 1 Corinthians 15:58 so I quickly thought "That's it", what a great verse for our ministry! (See the top of the blog to read the verse.)
Another verse that has been around since day 1 of my racing is Isaiah 41:10.
fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. I would say that verse before I raced and while I raced. I would also sing the song "I love you Lord". God has really protected us. There have been many times that God brought us through some tight spots.
Check back soon and I'll add the story of a regular prayer of ours before each race.
Michelle
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2 comments:
Thanks for sharing this. This a great way for us to get to know each other a bit more. ;) When was your first race? How many races have you won? I heard you were able to witness to some and lead them to Christ, how many have actually come to know the Lord through yours and Aaron´s testimony? I think it´s so great! We have prayed for you all!
Over on the right side of the blog, you'll find our racing accomplishments. That shows when my first race was. I haven't won a race. My best finishes were 3rd. I'll put some of the history of our ministry on the blog soon. We have 2 Racing Friends that we actually led to the Lord. Only God knows what else He has done with our ministry. I have talked to a Catholic school teacher the last 2 summers and she told me that she reads our literature to her class. That's really exciting. I hope to see her at the races again this summer.
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