Justhing in Peru

We can learn that God hears us when we pray.

Ask:

Who is your very best friend in the whole world?

Share a favourite memory that you two have together. What is it about your best friend that makes them the very best? Are they caring? Do they make you laugh? Are they good at listening?

The best kind of friends are the ones you know you can count on—not only when you’re super happy but when you’re feeling sad, too. They would do just about anything for you. Did you know that God is this kind of friend to you, too? Not only does He know you inside and out, but He is beside you every day, ready to listen and comfort you when you are sad or lonely.

Meet our friend, Justhing! He is 11 years old and has a little sister named Amy. One of his favourite things to do is play with his Legos. He lives in a country called Peru. It’s full of some of the tallest mountains and greenest jungles in the world! Two awesome animals you can find there are Scarlet Macaws— big rainbow-coloured birds—and Vicunas—a cousin of the llama. Can you imagine seeing those animals behind your house?

Justhing loves learning about the Bible at his Compassion centre. His favourite verse is Psalm 23:1. It says, “The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.” This verse was helpful for him when his dad got very sick last year. Because of his sickness, Justhing’s dad lost his job. This meant that his family could not get the food they needed each day. Justhing and his family became afraid of what would happen to them.

Even though he was sad and confused, Justhing began to pray for his dad. He learned that God answers the prayers of His children. He learned that, like a best friend, God would never leave his family, even in the hardest times.

And he was right! God heard his prayers and never left. With the support of the centre, Justhing’s dad was able to get the medical care he needed to heal fully. Today, he is healthy and has a new job to provide for his family.

“See,” says Justhing. “God can do anything!”

Read the Bible verses for today together.

Ask and Discuss:

What is something new you learned about God through Justhing’s story?

Was there ever a time when you felt God listened to your prayers?

Is there something you would like to ask or tell God about right now? Pray about it together.

Pray:

Jesus, help me to remember that You hear my prayers. Not only do You hear me, but You love when I talk to You. Sometimes it’s hard for me to remember that when I can’t see You in front of me. But even though I can’t see You, help me to remember that You are always by my side. Help me to remember that You know me better than anyone in the world. Amen.