(uh-KAY-shuh) – Sarah is a young single Acacia woman who has been a follower of Christ for several years. As is the custom for women who aren’t married, Sarah was living with her parents. She began to serve and lead more in her local church. This upset her parents and brought conflict in the home. Two months ago, Sarah’s parents kicked her out of their home. Living alone as an unmarried woman is taboo in the Acacia culture. The financial burden is also great. Please pray that Sarah will understand that her reward is in heaven and that she can continue trusting Jesus to provide for her. Matthew 5:11-12 (ESV) says: “Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.” Pray, also, that Sarah’s church will wrap their arms around her and support her during these difficult days. Finally, ask that her parents’ hearts will soften and Sarah will be able to reconcile with them so they’ll have the opportunity to hear and believe the truth that will set them free.