My Life Is In God's Hands
In the midst of the horrors of war, a young girl named Anya wandered through the ruins of her once vibrant village in Ukraine. The sounds of explosions and the cries of the broken-hearted filled the air, but her own voice was lifted in a trembling prayer. She had lost her parents, her siblings, and every sense of security she once knew. With nothing left but her fragile faith, she whispered into the night, “Lord, save me. Please, I have no one else.”
The war had stripped her of everything, yet in her emptiness, she found herself reaching for the One she had only heard about in passing. She remembered her grandmother once speaking of a God who never leaves nor forsakes His children. That memory became her lifeline. As she prayed, she felt a strange peace settle over her heart, a peace that seemed impossible in the middle of destruction.
Days later, while searching for food and shelter, Anya encountered a group of missionaries who had come to bring aid and hope to those displaced by the war. Among them was a Baptist missionary named Pastor James. He noticed the sorrow in her eyes and the hunger in her soul. With gentle words, he told her about Jesus Christ, the Savior who came to heal the brokenhearted and give rest to the weary.
Pastor James handed her a small, worn Bible—the King James Version. It was the first Bible she had ever held in her hands. As she opened its pages, her eyes fell upon the words of Psalm 46:1: “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” Tears streamed down her face as she realized that God had indeed heard her cry in the night.
The missionaries brought her to a mission of safety, a place where children like her could find shelter, food, and the love of Christ. For the first time since the war began, she felt safe. She began to read the Scriptures daily, clinging to every promise. The words of Jesus in John 14:18 spoke directly to her heart: “I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you.”
As weeks turned into months, Anya’s faith grew stronger. She learned to pray not only for her own needs but also for others who were suffering. She discovered that even in the darkest valley, God’s light could shine. Her testimony became a beacon of hope to other children in the mission, reminding them that God’s love is greater than the pain of war.
One evening, during a small gathering at the mission, Anya stood and shared her story. She told how God had answered her desperate prayer, how He had sent His servants to rescue her, and how His Word had become her daily bread. She declared with confidence, “My life is in God’s hands, and I am no longer afraid.”
Her words touched many hearts, and even the adults who had lost so much found renewed strength in her faith. The mission became more than a shelter; it became a place of revival, where broken lives were restored through the power of the Gospel.
Anya’s journey was not without pain, but she learned that suffering could lead to a deeper understanding of God’s grace. She held tightly to Romans 8:28: “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.” Her life became a living testimony that even in the ashes of war, God can bring beauty and hope.
The story of Anya reminds the world that God cares, God knows, and when someone speaks His name, He listens. No cry is too small, no heart too broken, for the Lord who saves.
Key Verses (KJV)
Psalm 46:1 – “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”
John 14:18 – “I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you.”
Romans 8:28 – “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.”
Isaiah 41:10 – “Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.”
Quote for the Day
“Faith is not the absence of fear, but the presence of God in the midst of it.”
Tip of the Day
Begin each morning with prayer and a verse from the Bible. Even one verse can strengthen the heart for the challenges of the day.
My personal input: Romans 8:28 was my chosen verse of comfort as a teenager as well. It helped me know that God has a reason for everything, even if it's hard for anyone to understand.
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Though this story is fictional, it is so true for someone somewhere.
