Restoring Hope

by May-Lee Melki Constantine

Not only is Lebanon mentioned more than 70 times in the Old Testament, in today’s world Lebanon is the only Middle Eastern country whose constitution requires the appointment of a Christian president. The country of Lebanon has also been at the center of many political and strategic plans. No matter how you have heard of Lebanon, I am sure you have heard how the Lebanese Church has endured and thrived under many challenges.

Today, Heart for Lebanon’s calling is no different than the calling of the early church: to make disciples of Jesus. Through a team of courageous, and passionate followers of Jesus we are witnessing miracles of God’s divine protection and wisdom as He carefully leads our team into dangerous areas where His sons and daughters need help. 

From day 1 Heart for Lebanon has operated under the slogan “moving people from despair to hope.” That slogan has not changed but has rather taken on a much-needed immediate task which is to “restore hope” to hurting families. We know full well that Jesus is the only one who can restore our souls, but we also understand our calling to be His hands and feet.

One of the young boys whom we serve through our Children-at-risk program shared with us this week his daily fear of losing his friends. He was fortunate to be able to flee his home in Southern Lebanon and is currently being cared for in a nurturing and safe environment to heal by our team in Beirut. Through art therapy, music lessons, and games, children are expressing their deep fears and emotions.

This kind of work is more than just an immediate response to the current war that is plaguing a beautiful country with much Biblical and historical significance. This kind of work requires a lifelong investment into deep relationships with children and their parents for them to get to know Jesus as their personal Lord and Savior.

Far beyond this active war, Heart for Lebanon’s commitment will be to deepen its relationships with the newly added displaced families it cares for. Together, our team, investors, and prayer partners are creating faith defining environments that lead to life transforming relationships.

Thank you for getting excited with us about doing ministry in Lebanon. Our faith, hope, and trust are in God alone as He continues to show us the importance and purpose of this ministry that He allowed to exist for the last 18 years in the country of Lebanon.

Join us in restoring Hope to a hurting nation this year.