A Moroccan Woman Finds False Hope In Europe

Suha* sat on the bench alone. As she watched the children playing, one hand rested on her swollen womb. Her own child would arrive soon, and this new reality began to take root in her heart: they would be all alone.

Her husband had sent her to Europe, where she'd heard stories of good jobs, and a good life. If her child was born there, the baby would have instant citizenship. She seemed eager to leave Morocco behind. When she arrived, she realized nothing was as it seemed. Suha stayed with distant male relatives and this housing situation soon became difficult and awkward. Jobs were not abundant, and in fact were hard to come by. She learned that even if her baby was born on European soil, the child would not have citizenship. A kind Moroccan woman she met on the street offered to let her sleep in her bed until she found housing. Each of her dreams came crashing down.

One day, with a heart full of anxiety, Suha headed to a nearby park. As she observed families and children in the park, she wondered if Allah would take care of her. Then, a young woman named Stacey* walked up to her and greeted her in Arabic. Stacey sat and struck up a conversation with Suha, quickly learning her dire circumstances. The young woman realized that this was no random coincidence. She was a Christ follower, and God had told her to go speak to this Muslim woman. Now she understood why. Throughout the following days, God provided the Moroccan woman with help in understanding her rights in this new country, a few baby item given to her by Stacey and some of her friends. But most importantly, God in his sovereignty brought one of his children into contact with a woman who desperately needs to know that the God of the Bible wants to take care of her for the rest of eternity.

Pray that Suha will want to learn more about the God her new friend follows.
Pray that Stacey will utilize opportunities to share the story of Jesus with Suha.
Pray that Suha will one day turn and follow Jesus.

*Name changed to protect identity.