I heard the sound of praise music coming from the living room of the apartment here in Santo Domingo. Jackson is singing along to a song playing on YouTube. I took a photo as his hand was stretched toward heaven. Jackson was boldly singing the part of the song that said, “As long as I’m breathing I have a reason to praise, praise the Lord!”

Jackson is going through it. The reports are not good. His body is weak. He needs a miracle. But Jackson has decided that while he has breath in his lungs, he will praise the Lord. While he is breathing, he has reason to praise!

I wish you were here with me. The presence of God is here. On this day when billions around the world worship our God in churches everywhere, please remember Jackson. Remember his example for us. He is praising in the middle of a tough battle because God is worthy of our praise. God is always faithful. He is with us. He is worthy!

Jesse Ostrander