They met when they were 7-years old. They soon became the best of friends. Jessica Mims and Rebecca Taylor.

Their bond first took shape when they were little girls at Leon Springs Elementary School, and it strengthened over the years, despite attending different high schools.

On May 13th, during one of the final Daily Chapel Prayers for the Class of ’21 at TMI, Jessica dedicated her Senior Chapel Talk to Rebecca.

“You never know a person’s story by looking and them and everyone deserves a chance,” Jessica astutely told her classmates. “Rebecca’s journey has greatly strengthened my own faith as I found myself turning to the Lord more and more, not only when things were not going well, but also when they were.”

Jessica’s prayer was live-streamed by TMI and watched by Rebecca from her hospital bed. As part of the Chapel Prayer that day, Rebecca had pre-recorded a reading from St. Paul’s letter to the Philippians [4.8-13] which was shown to the Senior Class before Jessica’s prayer. (CLICK HERE TO WATCH)

[8] Finally, beloved, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. 

[10] I rejoice in the Lord greatly that now a last you have revived your concern for me; indeed, you were concerned for me, but had no opportunity to show it.  

[11] Not that I am referring to being in need; for I have learned to be content with whatever I have.

[12]I know what it is to have little, and I know what is is to have plenty. In any and all circumstances I have learned the secret of being well-fed and of going hungry, of having plenty and of being in need.

[13] I can do all things through the One who strengthens me. 

We are touched by Jessica’s unconditional support for Rebecca and their unshakable and enduring friendship. Jessica’s prayer is a must see as far as we are concerned. Be sure you stick around until the end for a very touching moment.