Macayla died at nine years old from Battens disease. This book shares her story and how the unimaginable phrase, ""the Lord struck the child"" from 2 Samuel 12:15 comes to bear on such a tragedy. The Lord Struck the Child explores how holiness unexpectedly leads us to hope and liberation in any circumstance. It challenges us to not just ask tough questions about God, but about ourselves as well. The author's royalties will be used to promote the spread of the Gospel, God's glory, and support orphans.