The Power of Prayer

Tshehla has a long, difficult road ahead of him. His family does as well. We met them last week while visiting the Harrismith Hospital. Tshehla is 14. So handsome. So bright. With an infectious smile that lights up the room.

It was a joy for our Thrive Africa mission team to meet him, but it was heart-breaking as well. What had started as a fun, innocent soccer game ended in a fight. Tragically, Tshehla was badly beaten by an older bully and he suffered a stroke.

When we met him, he had been in the hospital over a month. His outside wounds had healed, but half of his young body was still paralyzed, and he was just learning to speak again.

We also met his brother and sister, weary from visiting everyday to help feed, bathe and change him. As they poured out their grief, we listened, encouraged them, and prayed together. Through the grace of God, grief was replaced by hope. Anger was replaced by forgiveness. Weariness was replaced by perseverance and strength.

Please pray with us for the family’s continued strength and for Tshehla’s full recovery and bright future.