Unfortunately child soldiers are a very real issue for many in countries throughout the world. In Asia, Africa, South & Central America, and Oceania, children in war-torn countries are recruited into military combat. Once recruited, these child soldiers are given drugs to numb their minds from the reality of the atrocities they are committing, and then exposed to violence and hatred; sometimes as young as age 8. Even if these children are only in combat for a brief period, these experiences leave lasting impressions on their young minds.

Verse for Meditation: Psalms 82:4

Action: Ishmael Beah was a child soldier in Sierra Leone in the 1990s. He has since found refuge in America, written a book about his experiences, and founded an organization with a mission to end the practice of children in military throughout the world. Consider supporting his foundation which seeks to put an end to these atrocities.  https://www.ishmaelbeah.com/