GRAND PRAIRIE, TX – March 16, 2025 By Malcom Chakery
A simple yet powerful moment outside Jackson Middle School in Grand Prairie on Friday, March 14th, has touched the hearts of many after a video of a young student publicly praying was shared in a local community Facebook group.
The video, posted by Elizabeth Lopez in the Grand Prairie Texas Talk Facebook group, shows a young boy kneeling in prayer on the lawn outside the school, completely immersed in his faith. Moved by the sight, Lopez shared her thoughts with the community:
“I wish I knew the parents so I could ask for their permission first before posting, but since I don’t, I just want to say… I love to see our youth be so bold and without a care in the world, to get down and pray. 🙏🏾 Seeing this young man really touched my heart. I was picking up my son from school, and when I looked over, I saw him, and I was just blown away.”
Shortly after, another student joined him, bowing in prayer alongside him. Lopez described the moment as emotional, saying:
“It literally brought tears to my eyes. May God bless him and his family abundantly. To his parents, I wanted to say… you are being a great example to your child, and it shows. ❤️”
A Proud Mother’s Response
It wasn’t long before the boy’s mother, Stephanie Garcia, saw the video and commented:
“Hahaha, that’s my boy!!!!!!! That’s my baby! Thank you for noticing my beautiful boy! He’s truly a gift from God.”
She later shared more insight into her son’s unwavering faith during our phone call:
“Louis had a great day at school and was very thankful. He was feeling the Holy Spirit after school and just wanted to tell God that he was very thankful for the blessings he received that day. He also just wanted to repent. He spreads the gospel in class by telling students that Jesus Christ loves them and that He’s a very forgiving God.”
Louis, a 6th grader at Jackson Middle School, is no stranger to prayer. According to Lopez, her son has observed him praying over his lunch in the cafeteria on multiple occasions. His commitment to his faith is evident in his daily actions, showing that this was not a random moment but part of his routine devotion.
Viral Impact on the Community
Since the video was posted, the response has been overwhelmingly positive. The original post in Grand Prairie Texas Talk, a private community Facebook group, has received over 2,000 reactions, with countless comments praising Louis’ boldness and faith. Many expressed admiration for his courage to pray in public, a testament to the values instilled by his mother, Stephanie Garcia.
For Lopez, this was more than just a passing moment—it was an inspiring sight that reminded her of the power of faith and the impact one young person can have.
“In a world where so many are afraid to show their faith, this young man reminded us all that being bold in prayer is something to celebrate,” she said.
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