Compassion in Nicaragua

Like many other countries in Central America, Nicaragua displays the ills suffered by decades of mistrust, polarized political opinions and violence. Underlying issues are complex and it takes a great deal of patience to try to understand why Nicaragua is the way it is.

One of the ills in Nicaragua revolves around families destroyed by dependence on alcohol. Other substance abuse also elevates the danger of violence in the home.

Jesus looked on the city of Jerusalem and felt compassion for it because the people there, and elsewhere, were like sheep without a shepherd. The good news is God is at work in incredible ways.

 One of the ways we can show we are faithful to the Lord's calling is to support ministries working with people who have suffered the devastation brought on by the misuse of alcohol, drugs or other substances. We can pray for ministries we know about; we can give financially through churches or trustworthy ministries, and we can go ourselves as God leads us.