Today's Response... A Single Mother

Divorce is the #1 cause of poverty in my opinion. Every year I meet women who struggle with trying to make ends meet after their men have left with all the money and most of the woman's dignity. Today I met "M" for the first time. The rent is due, she owes for utilities there is little food in the cupboard. The car insurance is due, she has meds that need to be filled. Mostly she feels hopeless, hostile towards her man and cannot see a way out. She knows Jesus but has taken much time to talk to Him lately. Her biggest question is, why? Why did God let this happen? Why did it have to happen now?
We listed things she has to be thankful for. 2 Children who love her more than anything in this world. A job as a secretary with the state of CA. A car that runs. Tuition paid at college this semester. All of these are positive. Everything is not bad. Afterall, she knows Jesus. Today we talked to Him for her. We asked Him to comfort her, help her and for Him to be with her. Tomorrow, she is coming back for some more conversation. Pray for her right now, she needs to feel loved. Pray that we can help her in ameaningful way tomorrow.

Buddy