Trusting the God Who Cares About Injustice | An Update from Guatemala
Below, our team in Guatemala shares an example of what growing in faith can look like for orphaned and vulnerable mothers and children who have suffered injustice in Guatemala—
Lidia* sat quietly in the back of the church.
Her heart was beating heavily inside her chest. She felt nothing but anger inside. Others around her closed their eyes and sang hymns, slowly swaying back and forth with their hands in the air.
“How do you trust in a God who allows bad things to happen to innocent people?” she questioned. She wanted nothing to do with God and couldn’t wait for the service to end.
For several months, Lidia continued to feel this way.
She didn’t ask questions in Bible study, she kept quiet during nightly devotions, and the anger inside of her only grew. She felt alone, bitter, and misunderstood.
But one day, during a Bible lesson, someone asked a different question about injustice:
“What if God is angry too about what happened to you? What if you are here today because He cared so deeply about your injustice that He found a way for you to get to safety? And what if He sent you here to have His people care for you, grieve with you, walk with you, protect you, and teach you about His love and redemption?”
That question changed something inside of Lidia.
She began to see how injustice breaks God’s heart even more than her own.
At Lifesong, we stand by a four-part pledge to the children we serve. The first part of the pledge affirms our commitment to teach orphaned and vulnerable children the Gospel and how to live as a follower of Jesus Christ. For Lidia, this meant being encouraged to wrestle through her hardest questions for God in a safe and loving space.
Be taught the Gospel and how to live as a follower of Jesus Christ
Not want for food, clothing, medical care, or shelter
Receive a quality education to provide a foundation for their future
Experience continued love and support while transitioning into adult living
Sin was never free; in fact, it cost God everything.
But God tells us in Deuteronomy 31:6—“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.”
Even as good people suffer great evils, we can trust in God’s unshakable love and presence. He cares for His children more than we can imagine.
*name changed for protection
Pray for Guatemala
- Praise God that young mothers like Lidia are asking tough questions that help them grow in their faith.
- Pray for the construction of “The Well” transition homes, where young mothers who age out of the program can transition into independence while continuing to be surrounded by education and support.
- Pray that children waiting to be adopted would know they are seen, known, and loved.
- Pray for strength and energy for teachers and staff as the new school year continues.
- Praise God for caring so deeply for those who have suffered injustice, including the orphaned and vulnerable children we serve every day.
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