I would like to start a new feature of this blog, and I’m calling it Prayer Focus. God has put it on my heart to pray for all of the children (as well as young adults and staff) who are in our program. They will number over 100, so it is my goal to begin praying for each of these individuals, approximately two every week, so that in one year’s time we will have agreed in prayer together specifically for each one.
The first installment of Prayer Focus will begin with a child who is currently listed on our website and is waiting for a sponsor. Her name is Gloriose Uwiduhaye.
The name Gloriose would be translated to English as Glorious. Her second name, Uwiduhaye, means “Who God Gave Us”. Gloriose is 13 years old and she lives with her mother, younger brother, and two younger sisters. Their father died in 2009. Gloriose is enrolled in school and currently finishing 4th grade (their school calendar begins in January and ends in November). Gloriose’s mother tries to support her children by washing other people’s clothes, or by selling charcoal (the main cooking fuel). When Gloriose is not in school or helping her mother, she likes to jump rope. She has been waiting for a sponsor for 4 years.
Let’s pray for Gloriose and her family. Pray first of all for God to provide a sponsor for Gloriose (sponsorship will provide school uniform, school supplies, medical insurance, new clothes, and more)! Pray for God to enable her mother to find opportunities to earn income to take care of her families needs. Pray that God would protect this family from harm and sickness, and that he would give them a safe and secure place to live. Most of all, pray for this family to put all their faith and trust in God, the true provider of all that they need: body, mind, soul, and spirit.
Thank you for praying with me!
God Bless You,
Lisa
