Twenty years ago in Rwanda, 800,000 people were brutally slaughtered in 100 days. The country still struggles with recovery and reconciliation.

Abraham and Balancille were 12 when the genocide exploded in Rwanda. Later, they brought their unhealed emotional wounds into their marriage. For years, Abraham abused Balancille and their three children. But life improved dramatically after Abraham participated in a World Vision personal development workshop.

Please pray for them, and for others whose spirits have been wounded by violence: “Holy Spirit, thank You for changing lives and reconciling people once so far from each other and You. The lingering pain might seem unbearable to some still lost in grief. Help people discover new life in Jesus and be reconciled with each other, so their children may see peace, love, and forgiveness demonstrated. Amen”

Written by Chris Huber

Photo © 2013 Martin Tindiwensi / World Vision