Mark 5
35 While Jesus was still speaking, some people came from the house of
Jairus, the synagogue leader. “Your daughter is dead,� they said. “Why bother
the teacher anymore?�
36 Overhearing what they said, Jesus told him, “Don’t be afraid; just
believe.�
37 He did not let anyone follow him except Peter, James and John the
brother of James. 38 When they came to the home of the synagogue
leader, Jesus saw a commotion, with people crying and wailing loudly. 39
He went in and said to them, “Why all this commotion and wailing? The child is
not dead but asleep.� 40 But they laughed at him.
After he put them all out,
he took the child’s father and mother and the disciples who were with him, and
went in where the child was. 41 He took her by the hand and said to
her, “Talitha koum!� (which means “Little girl, I say to you, get up!�). 42
Immediately the girl stood up and began to walk around (she was twelve years
old). At this they were completely astonished.
“What does your tattoo mean?�
“Well, it says Tailtha Koum, which means Little Girl, wake up.�
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I just got back from the Malaga Airport. My best friend,
Evin was on her way back to the states after a two-week visit here in Mijas.
This story of Jesus opened doors for healing and freedom for my dear friend.
As is custom for us crazy, Jesus loving twenty-somethings
these days, my friend Annie Rose has a tattoo that reads “Talitah Koum.�
Curiosity killed the cat, and Evin couldn’t help but ask.
What no one knew at the time was that the tattoo was going to be used in SUCH a
huge way. All throughout Annie Rose’s story of the tattoo, she commented by
saying things like, “I don’t know why I’m telling this story like this. I’ve
never explained my tattoo this detailed or in this way.�
I am of the
opinion that the Holy Spirit made the words come, because Evin needed to hear
them. Later, as we walked around Mijas, Evin says, “I can’t get that out of my
head.�
Playing stupid (more wanting to hear it come from her
mouth…haha, love you girl), I asked, “what?�
Simply, she responded with, “Wake up.�
I would just like to make two very powerful statements that
you may or may not agree with:
1 . Tattoos are a phenomenal
ministry tool. And I’m proud of my friends who have memorialized their faith
journey…your faith and boldness is setting people free.
2. When the time is right, God
moves FREAKIN FAST….
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8 years ago, I met a girl who had been maimed by the world. She
was cold, yet strong. She was intimidating. But God spoke to my heart and said
her heart needed love and hope. Her life needed, and was worthy of, redemption.
I’ve prayed, cried, fought (for and with), laughed, wanted
to give up, wanted to persevere, for Evin. No matter the season, God assured me
that She would see freedom. That she would live her life with purpose and
passion. Some seasons were definitely harder than others.I must mention that I’ve learned so many lessons about what it means to be a woman of loyalty, character, and integrity from her. I’ve felt and received love, grace and acceptance from Evin…and I’m forever thankful for her friendship.
I sit here on my couch in Mijas, Spain…completely and
utterly overwhelmed. I’ve seen God work in powerful ways in my life. All along
the way, He’s shown me why I have no reason to doubt how good He is. Today is
another one of those days…
I can confidently say that I saw my best friend wake up.
I watched with my own eyes, every prayer I’ve prayed for
Evie answered.
I saw her heart accept Love.
I saw her accept hope.
I saw her stand firm in her redemption.
And for the prayers I never prayed, I heard her say these
things:
I can’t go home the same.
I can breathe and my heart is beating stronger.
I fit.
I want to go deeper into God.
My past doesn’t define my future.
Not only did I
hear these things, she declared it in front of her new friends—family—here at
G42 in class.
She even tattooed it on her body as a reminder…
God is so, so, so, so good. He is mighty to work. And I can sit
here today, thankful that it took 8 years to get to this point. To the world
that might seem ludicrous…but to me, and I’d like to think Him too, it wouldn’t
be as epic if it happened any sooner.
Father God stripped away 20+ years of ‘tar’ and hurt on
Evin’s heart in less than two weeks.
My God does things epically.
He’s not going to half-ass His
stories of redemption and deliverance.
And that, my friends, is a God I can
serve.
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Evin Jarel Feit
I’m so proud of you. I want to tell you to never forget what
God has done in you…but I guess you can’t forget with that red strip on your
ankle. Walk boldly. Stand strong. Christ lives in you, love. With Him in you,
there’s NOTHING you can’t do. I’m so glad you made the choice. You woke up. Now
it’s time to arise, SHINE. You were born for such a time as this! You’re destined for greatness. He is so proud of
you. He loves you…more than you know. Even now, continue to float in His ocean
of grace and love! He is your fortress and 
strength. No weapon formed against
you will remain. And now that the power of death has been conquered in you…go
conquer it in others. You have authority. “The gates of hell (death) will not
prevail.�
Go be a gate crusher, warrior!
For from Him, to Him, and through Him are all things. Praise
be to God!!
Love you so much…
