Troubled Teen

Lately the guys have been ministering to a 13-year-old Nepali boy, Nikash, and we’d like your help in praying that God would transform his heart. He’s been discipled a couple times in the past, but he never remained very faithful. The main problem is that his parents drink often, and his father can be abusive at times. Because of a lack of love in the home, Nikash has sought a sense of belonging the past year or two in a small group of older teens, who aren’t the best role models. In order to be accepted by them he began drinking and smoking marijuana, and he’s recently started using cocaine.

Several teammates have been pouring into him the past few months to help him escape that lifestyle, but despite expressing several times that he wants to follow Christ he seems to keep returning to his old friends.

Our new team member Damion has spent a lot of time with him lately, since he had a very similar childhood, and just last night he ended up counseling the family through some conflict. The parents were drunk and treating the children badly, and the father ended up punching out a window, which caused his hand to need some first aid. Nikash ended up staying at the guys’ apartment, which has been happening more and more for him to escape a rough home life.

Obviously if things escalate in the home then more severe measures will have to be taken. But we are hoping and praying that God will supernaturally intervene and transform hearts. Please be praying for wisdom so we know how to proceed in ministering to the family and pray for Nikash to recognize the futility of the path he’s traveling. Thanks!