Submitted by Jonathan Stelling, Prayer Breakfast Committee Chair 

On Thursday, May 7th, North Fulton Rotary gathered for our 24th Annual Interfaith National Day of Prayer Breakfast, one of the most meaningful traditions of our Rotary year. More than 300 community members came together in fellowship, including Rotary leaders, elected officials, first responders, faith leaders, nonprofit partners, and Rotarians from clubs across North Fulton and Rotary District 6900, including Rotary Club of Alpharetta, Roswell Rotary Club, Johns Creek - North Fulton Rotary Club, and many others.

This year's theme: 

"Glorify God Among the Nations: Seeking Him in All Generations"

"Tell of His glory among the nations, His wonderful deeds among all the peoples." -1Chronicles 16:24 (NASB)

We were honored to welcome Kirk Driskell, Founder of Vision Warriors and a City of Alpharetta Councilman, as our keynote speaker. Kirk shared a deeply personal story about reaching a place of brokenness, pain, and ultimately surrender. What stood out most was how a simple act of kindness changed the trajectory of his life: a Rotarian who welcomed him, took an interest in him, and met him with compassion instead of judgment. 

The encounter became a model for how he now serves others.

Several messages from Kirk will stay with me long after the breakfast:

• We all have something to offer someone else.
• Our stories are not ours to keep. The are meant to be shared.
• We are called to show up and serve.

His three practical takeaways were equally powerful:

1. Seek God earnestly every day.
2. Share your story, not only when life is polished and perfect, but from where you are today.
3. Intentionally intersect with others and look for opportunities to serve.

And one finally reminder that captured the spirit of the morning:

"The only way to keep what I have is to give it away."

The ripple effect of 300 people carrying out this message back into their homes, workplaces, and into the community is impossible to measure, but incredibly inspiring to imagine! 

Grateful to everyone who helped make this special morning possible.