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Despite clear medical indications that Lieutenant Stitchie may not be able to speak or communicate effectively in time for Reset The Nation 2025, the event organisers and their devoted religious supporters are holding onto hope for a miracle by January 4.
Leading the charge is Reverend Al Miller, who shared his unwavering faith in the power of prayer.
"I approached the Throne of Grace for Lieutenant Stitchie to see what Father will seh,'" Miller revealed.
"We've heard about all that's happened to him, and his condition is grave, but we know that it is God who has the final word. We believe in the power of prayer, healing, and restoration. Our first response is to pray for his healing. God has the final word," Miller told THE STAR.
Lieutenant Stitchie was a dominant dancehall artiste in the '80s and '90s before he surrendered to God and became a minister of the Gospel. He has been in a long-term facility after suffering a devastating brain haemorrhage, which has left him unresponsive.
Miller also shared a profound perspective on the value of life, reminding all that purpose outweighs longevity.
"We are very conscious that life is given with purpose, and life is not so much about longevity as it's about the purpose for which a life was given. But only God says when that's over, and so as long as he's alive, we can appeal to God for His healing hand," he added.
When asked about the likelihood of a miracle that could allow Lieutenant Stitchie to attend Reset, Reverend Miller was cautiously optimistic, asserting, "it is certainly not impossible".
Annoleah Wynter, the visionary behind Reset 2025, was the first to suggest a prayer campaign for the gospel artiste. She believes that he would have been present at the Thursday evening gathering at Liberty for Life International Ministries in Kingston if he had not suffered a major stroke this past summer.
"Though he is not in the room tonight, I must make mention of Lieutenant Stitchie, who fully embodied this vision, embraced it when it was shared two years ago. We know he would be here on January 4 ... anybody believe God? That on January 4 we can see Lieutenant Stitchie. We are praying for that miracle and that turnaround," Wynter passionately declared.
Adding to the emotional atmosphere, gospel artist Chevelle Franklin, one of the event's headliners, expressed her frustration with how society often forgets artistes who fall ill and struggle with medical costs.
"Sometimes when they fall ill, people will easily seh, 'So we see dem pan every sho. Weh dem do with dem money?' But they don't know that a lot of the times, maybe 98 per cent [of the times], I would say, they were always called to do something for charity, and so they did it for the love of the Lord," Franklin said.
Sophia Laing, who joined the congregation in prayer, expressed deep gratitude for the unity and faith of the Christian community.
"Prayer cannot be too much because the Word of God says we should pray without ceasing, and to see such stalwarts as Pastor Al Miller bringing forth that prayer and we join corporately, it's awesome, and I believe God has some great things in store, and He will. And we all are believing, to see the effect of the prayer, and not just this, but all the other prayers coming from right across the globe," Laing said, her voice filled with conviction.
When asked if she believed Stitchie would be well again in order to make it to Reset, Laing responded with faith: "It's all up to the Almighty. Nothing is impossible for God. Nothing at all is impossible [for Him], so we'll just wait and see."
The anticipation was palpable as she added: "It would have been awesome! Oh my God! That would have been awesome! But we wait to see. We wait to see."
While her husband still struggles to speak, Laing shared a glimmer of hope, noting, "He makes sounds, his eyes move. He still smiles and watches television."
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