Lent 2021: A Story to Live BySample

Game changer

Reflection:

I missed out on a lot in my childhood; I grew up with several organs that didn’t work properly. But the biggest thing I missed out on was God. I only met him in my twenties. 

I’d love to say the hardship stopped there, but it didn’t. I’ve learnt that following God doesn’t lead to a simpler, or less painful life. There were several moments I could’ve walked away. But I knew what it was like to be surrounded by darkness and to not have a relationship with God. That would be even more unbearable. 

I also knew, deep in my bones, that God understood. He had been through it already. He had chosen to endure torture and death so we would never be alone.

Through Tearfund’s work with local churches, we get to see people around the world discover this life-giving relationship. People find out they’re not alone and they’re loved. And through the support of our church partners, they are able to lift themselves out of poverty and reach their God-given potential. 

Prayer:

Thank you Jesus for choosing to go to the cross. And thank you for sitting with me in the brokenness. Teach me how I can be this light to others. Amen. 

Author: Rachael Adams