A Father’s Journey to Faith
At Align, our work often leaves us in awe of God’s goodness and faithfulness. Just when we think we know what to expect, He surprises us!
A Father’s Dedication
A young dad joined our fatherhood group a little while ago. He wasn’t a believer, but he was trying with all his heart to be a good dad for his two little ones. Working two jobs to make ends meet, he was determined to keep food on the table, even if it meant sacrificing his own time and energy.
When his girlfriend had to work on the same nights his fatherhood group met, he brought his 6-month-old along to class, changing diapers and giving bottles while doing his best to engage with the lessons. He loved the sessions with his client advocate, where he not only learned parenting skills but began to hear the words of Scripture—words that started planting seeds in his heart.
But between his jobs and his family life, our client was on the brink of total exhaustion. Something had to give. He called us with deep regret, sharing that he just couldn’t continue. He even came by our office to say goodbye to his advocate and a fellow classmate in person.
We didn’t know if we’d hear from him again.
An Unexpected Turn
Our client recently called again, asking if he could come back. He had quit both of his jobs, determined to find a solution that offered greater balance for him and his family. He didn’t know what the future held, but he knew he wanted another chance to attend our fatherhood groups.
Our answer was a resounding yes!
As the client walked into our office for another class, he did something he never would have done before: He began to pour his heart out to the Lord, crying out for help in his challenging situation. Through the group classes, a community of believers, and scriptural truths, God had been preparing his heart, and now, He was ready. After much discussion with his advocate about what it means to be a follower of Christ, he was eager to become one. He accepted Jesus!
This client’s story brings to mind the words of Psalm 116:1-2: “I love the Lord, for he heard my voice; he heard my cry for mercy. Because he turned his ear to me, I will call on him as long as I live.”
We are in awe of God’s goodness and the way He used the giving and prayers of many friends just like you to help this dad begin a new journey of hope in Christ!
How You Can Pray
God has so much in store for this young man. As he steps into this new chapter, please pray that he will be led to a stable, well-paying job that allows him to be present for his family. Please also pray for courage as he shares his newfound faith with his girlfriend, who is not yet a believer.