"God’s grace is sufficient and He will be there to direct her and give her the strength.”

Salvation Army Major Jimmy Bovender spoke during the service and talked to reporters in a brief press conference at the church. Bovender is Cindy Wise’s father.“My daughter feels it best to stay here at this time to continue the ministry,” Bovender said. “As a father, I question that, but yet I know God’s grace is sufficient and He will be there to direct her and give her the strength.”

This quote brought to my mind this article:
http://kopli8.blogspot.com/2008/09/harmful-wealth-by-captain-danielle.html

I think it is safe to assume that Cindy Bovender (who grew up to be Major Cindy Wise, widow of martyr Major Philip Wise) was dedicated to God as an infant. But it is perhaps only now that her parents come to realize what that truly means -- to give our children to God. I ask the Lord to help us all to carry out the vows we have made. Direct us, and give us the strength.

I'm also reminded of these words from our Founder, William Booth:
"Does the surging sea look dark and dangerous? Unquestionably it is so. There is no doubt that the leap for you, as for everyone who takes it, means difficulty and scorn and suffering. For you it may mean more than this. It may mean death. He who beckons you from the sea however, knows what it will mean – and knowing, He still calls to you and bids to you to come."