How Does the Good News, “God Loves You” Impact the Message of GFA World?
GFA World is passionate about sharing the good news—God loves you! This comforting idea and life-changing truth transforms hearts and brings hope to impoverished African and Asian communities. We see this love in action every day, for example, through our clean water and community initiatives.
One powerful example of God’s love is seen in the life of Ariana, a single mother in a rural village.[1] Ariana struggled to provide clean water for her four children for years. Her situation was challenging because her third son, Jalin, has a disability that prevents him from walking or caring for himself. Without a reliable water source, Ariana often had to rely on neighbors for water, but asking them too frequently was uncomfortable, especially during the dry season when everyone was struggling to get enough water.
Ariana’s husband passed away suddenly in 2021, leaving her to care for her children alone. Each day, Ariana faced the difficult task of fetching water from a river, leaving Jalin in the care of others. She constantly worried about him while she was away. The hours spent collecting water robbed her of time she could have used for other tasks, and the impure water she used for drinking and cleaning posed health risks. Ariana wondered if this contaminated water had even contributed to Jalin’s disability.
Millions worldwide face this challenge as over 2 billion people still rely on unsafe water sources, putting their health at risk.[2] But Ariana’s story changed when Pastor Simon, a local GFA pastor, learned of her struggles. He prayed for a solution based on his own experience of fetching water in the village. After discussing the issue with his ministry leader, they decided to install a Jesus Well in Ariana’s community. Unlike traditional wells, this Jesus Well pipes clean water directly into homes, providing a free, reliable water source for each family.
When Ariana turned on her faucet for the first time, she couldn’t believe it. She no longer had to rely on others or spend hours walking to get water. She now had clean water to drink, cook, bathe and wash clothes available right in her home. Ariana saw this gift of clean water as a tangible expression of God’s love. “The joy I felt is so vast; it is so big because God loves me so much,” she said.
For Ariana, the Jesus Well is more than just water. It’s a symbol of God’s endless compassion. Ariana and her children now have the resources they need to thrive, and she feels the peace that comes from knowing God’s love is ever present.
When you partner with GFA World, you help bring this same Good News to others. By providing clean water, you show people the love of God in a practical, life-changing way. You can help families like Ariana’s break free from the cycle of poverty and poor health. We can bring hope to the world, one Jesus Well at a time. The recipients will be assured of God’s love.
What was the good news that Jesus preached? Learn more![1] “Compassion That Doesn’t Run Dry.” GFA World. March 2024. https://www.gfa.org/news/articles/compassion-that-doesnt-run-dry-wfr24-03.
[2] “Satisfy Their Thirst with Clean Water.” GFA World. Accessed November 15, 2024. https://www.gfa.org/water/donate.