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Sudan: James Lual

James Lual was a “Lost Boy.” Sudan had a civil war which began in 1983 and lasted until 2005. During that time Muslim attackers drove thousands of boys from their homes in southern Sudan. For years the boys wandered from place to place. Some ended up in refugee camps in other African countries. People called them “the Lost Boys of Sudan.”

More than 3,000 of the boys came to America. Others were allowed to settle in Australia, England, and Canada. James hoped to be one of those chosen to leave his homeland behind and start a new life somewhere else.

Plans for a New Life
James met a Sudanese girl at a refugee camp. She and James longed to get married and leave Africa together. Every day James checked with officials to see if he had been selected to go to another country.

One day, James found his name on a list of people who could go to America! His girlfriend was on the list to leave, too! She was very excited. She told James she would marry him and they could travel together.

God’s Plans
But James had been praying every day. He asked God to lead him on the right path. James believed that God was asking him to stay in Africa to help his people.

James asked his girlfriend if she would marry him and serve God with him in Sudan. His girlfriend said he was “crazy!” She left the country without him.

James’ people in Sudan thought he was crazy, too. But James remembered what it was like to be a “Lost Boy.” He wanted to help other orphans like him.

James gathered some Sudanese orphans under a mahogany tree and began teaching them. Soon 153 orphans attended James’ “school.” They had only one textbook for the entire group, and one chalkboard.

Sharing in the Desert
A group of Christians visited James, bringing aid and encouragement. James asked the Christians to help him go to Darfur.

Darfur is a region of Sudan that has seen increased violence because of wars in recent years. Most of the people in Darfur are Muslims. Some of the Muslims were part of the groups who attacked James’ village years earlier.

The Christian visitors wondered if James wanted to get revenge on the Muslims. “Why do you want to go to Darfur?” they asked him.

James answered, “Because they are alone in the desert without food, water, or medicine. We must take them these things.”

The Christians reminded James that he had few supplies to share. “Are you sure you want to share your food with people who attacked your village?” they asked.

James replied, “Jesus forgave me. I must forgive them. The only way for lasting peace is the love of Christ. Please help me be the love of Christ to my Muslim neighbors.”

James and the other Christians crossed the desert in a truck, found the Muslims, and shared God’s love with them. Pray that their love will make a difference in the Muslims’ lives and that they will want to know the God who sent James to them.
(Sources include: Make Way Partners)

Update: James met a Christian woman who shared his love for the Sudanese orphans. They got married and are serving the Lord together in southern Sudan. In May 2009, they had their first child, a boy who they named Trystan.

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