This month’s post is probably going to be a little different from any other one that I will ever write for this series. The person that I have chosen has no idea that I have a blog and that I would ever choose to write about her. I can’t use her real name because of privacy rights, so I will refer to her as Fran.
I met Fran earlier this week at the community mental health agency where I work. Fran shared with me how she is desperately wanting to move out of the apartment complex where she currently resides due to people threatening her life. Fran said that she reported a neighbor who was beating his three-year-old son. She is not getting much help from the landlords, either, and is afraid she may be evicted. I am not sure of any other incidents that may have occurred leading up to this point, but Fran was clearly in distress about her circumstances. In addition to this major stress in her life, Fran is dealing with custody and child support issues regarding her daughter. She is currently unemployed and has suffered a traumatic brain injury in the past. Needless to say, this woman has been through a lot. It definitely made me thankful for all the wonderful people in my life, the roof over my head, and my job.
While talking with her, Fran brought up her trust in God. She mentioned that despite all of the negative things she has experienced in the past several years, she has “such peace.” She stated that she knows that God is having her go through these things for a purpose and that this is just the beginning. Fran wants to be able to help people through similar situations. She recently has already taken the step to talk in front of state politicians about holding judges accountable for their actions. Fran told me that she once had to spend 15 days in jail because a judge overlooked that she had paid her child support on time.
I don’t know the decisions, reasons, circumstances, etc., regarding what has happened in Fran’s life. I don’t know if things have happened due to poor choices that she has made or not. I do know, though, that this woman is hurting, but despite her pain she continues to rely on God and have faith in His plan for her life. I let her know that her trust was inspiring and that God would reward her faithfulness.
While driving home from work that day, I wondered if she had anyone to pray for her. Fran could use some support and love right now. I’d like to ask you to pause for a moment and join me in the following prayer:
Lord,
Please be with Fran during this difficult time and continue to wrap her in your peace. Send your angels to protect and lead her. We ask that you bring someone into her life who can offer support and guidance. Give her the strength and wisdom she needs to follow your will. We ask this in Jesus’ name. Amen.
Thank you for taking the time to read this post and offering a prayer for Fran. She is already helping others by sharing her unwavering faith in God’s plan.
A Dreamer's Wife 
Leave a Reply