Every Father’s Day in Fiji, Radhika would cry. Her father walked out on her mother when she was born. “He denied I was his daughter,” she said. Growing up, she longed for a father figure, “My father is there, but he is not connecting with us,” she shared. 

Radhika was a Christian. She attended church, but when her sister-in-law passed away, she stopped attending. Overwhelmed by the grief in her life, Radhika decided it was not a place she wanted to go.  

When Radhika became sick, she returned to church. The pastor's prayers comforted her. Then, she decided that life was better with God. Radhika chose once and for all, “I will live a Christian life.” The pastor helped her remove the idols from her house and prayed with her. 

Lomowai Church, a partner of Global Mission Partners, became Radhika's church. It was a positive community where she could belong and grow as a Christian. 

Since recommitting her life to Jesus, Radhika has seen a big difference in her household. Sickness has decreased, and her children are performing better in school. Bible studies and sermons help her to learn new ways to live with her husband and children. “Every time I go to the service,” Radhika said, “I learn new things.” 

Most of all, Radhika has been experiencing the unconditional love of God as her father. 

She knows that He will always be with her. He also shows kindness and care by answering her prayers in small ways. “In my heart, I think of something, and then in the afternoon, I receive that thing, "God is there providing for me!" 

God has also answered Radhika’s prayers in significant ways. 

It took 32 years, but Radhika’s father returned to her. “He had no relationship with us. But he came back to us! All these years, I was waiting, waiting, and I was praying.” She could not believe it! 

Radhika’s father continues to contact his daughter. He helped her celebrate her birthday. “He sent money for cake and clothes.” Radhika says, “God answered my prayers.” 

This Father’s Day, let’s remember the great love of God. He is an Almighty Father in Heaven who will always care for you as his child. He is a father to the fatherless and will adopt you as his own.