8-Year-Old Prays From The Roof During Flood And His Miraculous Story Is Inspiring Thousands

Emma Danzey

During massive flooding in Waverly, Tennessee, 8-year-old Madden Sanders spent hours on a roof praying to God. And his miraculous story is so inspiring to hear!

Madden Sanders is an 8-year-old boy. And when flooding came to Waverly, Tennessee, where he lives, it separated him and his mother in a life-threatening situation.

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With stitches on both of his eyebrows, he shares his story. 

Boy's Miraculous Story Of Surviving Flooding In Waverly

Madden said that he told his mom the waters were coming and she asked him to go and get his things. Then the mom explains that the house lifted up off of its base and began to be carried away by the water. 

Madden’s mom thought quickly and found a floating toy to put him on. The flood overtook them and Madden hit the house two times. Madden’s mom says that was the last time she saw him and all she could hear was him screaming, “Mommy!”

The flooding in Waverly drug the boy's mom a mile away and Madden found and sat on top of a shed where he stayed for four hours. 

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Madden prayed to God and said, “Please God don’t let me die, I want to live.”

Boy's Rescue Is A Powerful Reminder

After searching for him for four hours, they finally found Madden. His mom shares, “I don’t know what God has planned for my boy, but I’m ready to see it. I know He’s got big plans for him.” 

Madden's miraculous story of rescue from the flooding in Waverly reminds us of how God saw that we too need rescue. In the midst of our sin, Jesus came down from Heaven to give us His life on behalf of our own. He saved all who accept His gift of eternal life and forgiveness. Just as this boy was reunited with his mother, when we accept Jesus, we are reunited back with our Father God. 

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“Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, who gave Himself for our sins to rescue us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.” Galatians 1:3-5

WATCH: Boy Prays On Roof During Flooding In Waverly, Tennessee

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Emma Danzey’s mission in life stems from Ephesians 3:20-21, to embrace the extraordinary. One of her greatest joys is to journey with the Lord in His Scriptures. She is wife to Drew and mom to Graham. Emma serves alongside her husband in ministry, she focuses most of her time in the home, but loves to provide articles on the Bible, life questions, and Christian lifestyle. Her article on Interracial Marriage was the number 1 on Crosswalk in 2021. Most recently, Emma released Treasures for Tots, (Scripture memory songs) and multiple books and devotionals for young children. During her ministry career, Emma has released Wildflower: Blooming Through Singleness, two worship EP albums, founded and led Polished Conference Ministries, and ran the Refined Magazine. You can view her articles on her blog at emmadanzey.wordpress.com and check out her Instagram @Emmadanzey.

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