Richmond, V.A., May 6, 2009—She is the human inspiration to a dead vision, the encouragement through difficult circumstances and the silent supporter, through her actions and prayers.
Elise Deal, wife of Brett Deal and mother of 10-month old Daphne, has been a constant encourager to many throughout her life. Her devotion to Jesus Christ has led her to various areas of service in her local community, Richmond, VA and around the world.
She has gone from Los Angeles to India sharing the hope within her. Her most memorable experience was the opportunity to bring food to a homeless woman residing in her wheelchair. Elise spoke with her and listened to her story while providing food. The woman was astonished at Elise’s willingness and passion for Christ. With tears rolling down her frail face she told Elise that, “she was the image of Jesus with skin to her.”
Elise gave her life to the Lord in 1989 at 5 years of age at her home church, Cornerstone Assembly of God. Her commitment and passion led into her lifetime decision to surrender her personal comforts to reach unsaved people around the world with the hope found in Christ. With complete abandonment to the Lord’s will she is preparing to step out onto the tightrope of God’s will and put her complete trust in him as she takes each significant step.
“I’ve always seen Elise to be like Anna in Luke 2 because Anna was always in the temple,” Brett said. “Anna’s divine devotion led her exactly where God wanted her to be and that typifies Elise for me; always wherever God wants her to be.”
Without letting anything delay her from the Lord’s prominent vision for her life, Elise sets a fierce example of denying oneself, picking up her cross and following Him.
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