Give Them Hope

A fervent Christian, Suzanne was shot in the head by members of the Islamic terrorist organization known as Boko Haram and left for dead. Little did these vile attackers know that God would miraculously sustain her.

Though the violence left Suzanne permanently blind, she is filled with radical forgiveness for her persecutors—thanks to her faith in Jesus.

"When the Boko Haram assailant shot me, I only pray for him saying, 'Oh God, in ignorance he committed his actions. Oh God, forgive them.' This is my prayer all the time," declares Suzanne.

If her enemy were to return, Suzanne says, "I'd welcome him, give him a place to sit. I'd give him water to drink. I'd give him food to eat ... We'll eat together and pray." And why would she do this? "Because Jesus Christ teaches me so," she explains. "We should never retaliate evil for evil."

We invite you to pray for faithful believers like Suzanne and give today to sustain them in times of immense hardship.

After they murdered her Christian husband, members of the Boko Haram Islamic terrorist organization kidnapped Deborah and her two young daughters.

For nearly two years, Deborah was held captive. She endured frequent assaults and was forced to participate in Muslim prayers.

One night, by the grace of God, Deborah was able to escape into the harsh Nigerian bush. She and her children endured severe sickness, infections and hunger en route to a refugee camp.

There, she was able to begin her healing journey. "GCR’s partners assisted me and provided for all my needs. Everything ... food, water, my children’s health care, shelter, a bed to lie on … May God repay you for your generosity!”

Please consider a gift today to help Christian widows like Deborah recover from severe trauma so they can be a light to other women in need.