Johnathan Bond

Here is a letter that I received this past week.

Mr Johnathan, I hope this letter finds you doing well. I wanted to write you a letter of thanks.

My family and I were eating at a restaurant and as you walked by my son, you knelt down to talk to him. You asked the oddest question, “What are you going to be when you grow up?”. The reason it was odd is that he is 13 years old and in a wheel chair. Both my wife and I looked at each other thinking this was most unusual. However, my son’s answer made both of us cry. He said, “I am in a wheel chair, so I don’t know what I can do when I grow up.” You were quick to respond that President Roosevelt was in a wheelchair and became President of the United States, then you told him that you are a nationally known musician and had been paralyzed from a car accident, but God healed you. I remember your next words clearly and they were so powerful. You said, “God will either pull you out of that wheel chair and use you or He will use you in it.” I have never heard such a profound statement.

I just wanted to let you know that you made a difference in my entire family. This morning Brent said, “Dad, I think I am going to be a Gospel Singer when I grow up!”. You have given him a vision, and a purpose. I know God sent you. Please send us information so we can come to one of your shows. Thanks again for taking the time to encourage us.]