Transforming from a troubled individual to a compassionate caregiver.

Pic: Qhawe Maphumulo

An inspiring story often reveals a personal struggle, a unique journey or a different perspective. It helps others to see the world through someone else's eyes. “Feel good” stories engage people on an emotional level, making messages more memorable and meaningful than just factual information. The inspiring story of Qhawe Maphumulo below is one you will remember for a long time. Qhawe was once a drug addict but is now a caregiver. His journey to restoration and the selfless work he is now doing are inspiring. This is Qhawe’s story in his own words.

“I lost everything through drug addiction, immoral living, and a life of sin. I lost jobs as an enrolled nurse at both a provincial and a private hospital. I lost my family’s trust, and I eventually ended up living in a drug dealer’s house in a bad area in Durban.

“In September 2017, I arrived at the KwaSizabantu Mission in KwaZulu-Natal. I was admitted to its CYPSA Restoration Programme. At first, it was difficult, but after receiving prayer and confessing my sins, I could feel the heavy burden that I had carried on my shoulders for many years being lifted. I accepted the Lord Jesus Christ and now I am a new creation – a born-again Christian as the Bible speaks of in 2 Corinthians 5:17.

“Currently, I am working as an enrolled nurse and have had the privilege of travelling to Swaziland and Mozambique. This was part of an outreach arranged by Doctors for Life International (DFL) to spread the gospel and assist with the work at a DFL clinic based in Zavora, Mozambique. I am grateful to the Lord who used CYPSA as a tool to restore my life as the Bible speaks of in the book of Joel 2:25-26.

“The relationship between my mother and me has now been restored. She once attended the Easter Conference at KwaSizabantu Mission and decided to give her life to the Lord Jesus Christ after her experience there. In part, it was also because of the change she saw take place in my life after I arrived at KwaSizabantu seeking help. My prayer is that I may follow the Lord wherever He leads me and that I will stay faithful until the final trumpet sounds.”

DFL International unites medical professionals, healthcare providers, and pro-life advocates from different countries to defend and enhance the protection of life at all stages, from conception to natural death. Its mission focuses on fostering a culture of life through advocacy, education, and medical care. Its global influence includes backing international initiatives to safeguard life through alliances with other pro-life organisations, as well as campaigning and lobbying activities at the United Nations.

The Aid to Africa program of DFL is one of the key initiatives aimed at improving healthcare access and providing medical support to underdeveloped regions, particularly in rural and impoverished parts of Africa. This program focuses on addressing some of the most pressing healthcare needs in Africa, where access to proper medical care is often limited or nonexistent. It organises mobile clinics that travel to remote villages and underserved areas where access to health care is usually limited. DFl is housed by the KwaSizabantu Mission.

Stories of restoration, whether physical, emotional, social, or spiritual, have deep and wide-reaching benefits for individuals, communities, and even organisations like DFL International. These stories can be powerful tools for inspiration, advocacy, education and change. It inspires hope, raises awareness and understanding and encourages giving and volunteering. Furthermore, it educates and equips others while breaking the cycle of silence and shame. Stories like the one above demonstrate the value of compassion and action and give glory to God.

(Follow the link to read more about the work of Doctors for Life International in our sister publication, Devoted: https://online.pubhtml5.com/asxvv/lfie/)