Displaying items by tag: A Migrants Story

Harassment, rejection, torture, and death cause many to flee their country. Faiza went from living a comfortable life with her Muslim family to being divorced, homeless and on the streets after she connected with Christians online who helped her study the Bible. God’s Word came alive, bringing answers to her questions and she came to faith in Jesus. Then swift unrelenting persecution came including physical abuse from her husband, who eventually divorced her and took her children away. She lost her job, so her income disappeared. When she heard that her uncle planned to kill her, she knew she must flee. She recalls crying and asking God to come closer so she could hear his voice. She was tired of being homeless, a disgrace and shame to her family, and always in need. ‘I cannot go back to my home country. I will die. Without a visa and no one to help.’ See also