The work we do is an act of prayer and obedience: to love others as God has loved us. It cannot depend on our timeline or expectations. Sometimes we witness radical transformation, while other times the seeds we plant require extra time and care to grow. We may have the privilege of planting or watering, but it is ultimately God who causes all things to grow in His time. We are here to remind those who are struggling that there is a God who sees them, loves them, and is fighting for them, encouraging them to continue choosing Him. The goal is trust God and to pray for opportunities to share the love of Christ and the transforming power of the gospel.

In the summer of 2024, a mother of four reached out to us for help after struggling with addiction since a very young age. This lifelong battle had led her to a point where she felt life was no longer worth living. She was alone and isolated. In a moment of desperation, she reached out to Safe Families for support, and our team responded with the love of Jesus put into action. We hosted her children and wrapped support around her as she began a journey of recovery and healing. There were ups and downs, detours, and intensive times of prayer, but God was faithful as her Circle of Support walked alongside her and loved her family.

This past Easter, she chose to be baptized at one of our Safe Families Churches, where she had gotten connected through her team and a relationship with Jesus Christ. She expressed her desire for two SF volunteers, who had become close friends, to be with her. She shared that she knows God is real because she has experienced Him through the unconditional love she received. When she could no longer fight for herself, she knew others were walking with her, but most importantly, God was with her.

Because of that support, she now has hope—something she had lost. More importantly, she has experienced the love of Jesus because Safe Families was there to reach out to and be the hands and feet of Jesus when she most needed help. While keeping children safe and families together is our mission, we also get to witness the power of prayer to change lives and transform families!