Dear God . . . Can you give me a mother?
Joel, I'm so sorry you've lost your mother. It must be very painful for you. God hears you, little one. And He will take care of you! This is Wess Stafford, President of Compassion International. Can you replace a mother in the life of a child? Not easily — maybe not ever. But you can be a special person in a child's life. When Nancy died, she left 8-year-old Sarah and her husband behind. But Nancy's sister, Sandra stepped in and became Sarah's special "auntie Mom!" I've seen Sandra in church with Sarah, at school events, cheering at her soccer game — doing what she can to support and love a child. Make your prayer today, "Lord bless a child — through me!" This is Wess Stafford. Speak up with compassion for lonely children in your world.