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Prayers
6 ways to pray for our country during the election
God calls us to pray in all situations — no exceptions for an election year. When we make the decision to pray for our leaders and country, we make a bold choice to demonstrate Jesus’ love regardless of what’s going on around us. The prayers offered here call for wisdom, love, and unity — in and between election candidates, and us. As we navigate what will likely be a divisive time for our country, we pray boldly that God will help us see each other through His eyes and help our leaders make godly decisions.
From the Field
Gift of furniture helps bring a family together
The gift of brand-new furniture helps a mother of six create a welcoming new home for her family. Kelsey, who is recovering from drug addiction, received new furniture from a corporate donation given through a World Vision partner church in West Virginia.
From the Field
Volunteering helps a West Virginia widow heal
Tammy Wells lost her husband of 40 years to COVID-19. As she coped with her grief, she decided to volunteer at World Vision’s West Virginia Storehouse where she found community and connection to a greater purpose.
Change Makers
Walking the Global 6K in honor of my son
A World Vision staff member shares her story of walking World Vision’s Global 6K for Water in honor of the son she lost, so that mothers around the world might not suffer that same kind of grief.
Change Makers
Student sees his teacher — a Team World Vision runner — as a hero
A Team World Vision runner shares about the impact that training and running to raise funds for clean water have had both in her own life and in the lives of her students. They were all changed by the experience.
Change Makers
Grandmother & granddaughter raise funds for clean water together
Each spring, people from all over the world participate in World Vision’s Global 6K. Their goal? To raise funds for access to clean water. Learn about how a grandmother and granddaughter have bonded over doing the 6K and fundraising together.
Change Makers
Walking in the shoes of those without clean water
Two high school friends first sell their own baked goods, then run, to fundraise for clean water through World Vision’s Global 6K for Water.
Change Makers
More than capable through Women of Vision
Catherine Armstrong’s desire to seek God led her to Women of Vison. From feeling empowered to empowering others, Catherine has experienced God in new ways.
Change Makers
Paving new paths with Women of Vision
Leslie Teddy of Charlotte, North Carolina, describes her introduction to Women of Vision as “a God wink” — the encouragement she needed when it most needed. She’s built lasting friendships and gained new experiences that have helped her learn and grow.