Faith
War’s Rising Shadows Challenge Lebanon’s Faithful Mothers – Yet Hope’s Light Endures
Faith Facts
- Lebanon conflict displaces nearly 700,000, including 200,000 children, as families shelter in churches and schools.
- Marianne Awaraji, SAT-7 ARABIC leader and mother, balances team responsibilities with protecting her son amid uncertainty.
- Psalm 46:1 declares God is our refuge and strength.
“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.”
Mother’s Day in Lebanon unfolds against intensifying conflict, where mothers like Marianne Awaraji juggle leadership duties and family safety.
They embody biblical resilience, teaching children courage rooted in faith rather than fear.
A displaced mother shared.
“The hardest thing is leaving, not knowing what to take or if you will ever return.”
Another voiced solidarity.
“My heart is with every mother in this war.”
Leadership here means presence and trust in God’s sovereignty, sustaining missions and families.
A Lebanese believer affirmed.
“Without having faith and hope, we would have been lost long ago.”
Mothers leading households or teams model Christ-like strength, pointing to eternal hope.
This Mother’s Day, pray for persecuted Christian families in the Middle East and support ministries like SAT-7 advancing faith and freedom.