216. God of Hope (with Clementine Sikiri)

Guest Bio: Clementine Sikiri was resettled in the United States with her family after spending years in Kiziba refugee camp in Rwanda, fleeing deadly conflict in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Just as her life was beginning to flourish, Clementine was in a tragic car accident that left her with severe injuries. Through faith, resilience, and the support of her community, she made a miraculous recovery and went on to earn a master’s degree in clinical social work. Today, she serves as a mental health clinician in a public middle school, advocates passionately for refugees, and finds joy in her close-knit community.

Show Summary: What was a moment in your life where you felt extreme hopelessness? How did God restore your hope? Clementine Sikiri has experienced many hopeless moments in her life where she had to depend on God to make the impossible, possible. Join hosts Elisa Morgan and Vivian Mabuni as they learn how Clementine’s hope was restored as a refugee coming to the United States and then as a severe car accident survivor. You don’t want to miss this beautiful and encouraging God Hears Her conversation!

Notes and Quotes:

“The first years of my life, war was all I knew. So, I thought the whole world was that way.” —Clementine Sikiri

“One of the biggest misconceptions is that refugees choose to be refugees. It’s life or death. We don’t choose that.” —Clementine Sikiri

“In a way, [the accident] confirmed my purpose. I am supposed to be here and God wants me here.” —Clementine Sikiri

“The more I grew up to understand the Lord, the more I grew up to understand that He loved me from the beginning.” —Clementine Sikiri

“People saw His goodness in my life and that’s all I want.” —Clementine Sikiri

“The more I learn about myself, the more I learn about Him, and the more I learn about Him, the more I learn about myself.” —Clementine Sikiri

Verses:

Matthew 25:40-45

Romans 8:28

Related Episodes:

• GHH Ep 68 – Hope That Overcomes with Joyce Dinkins: https://godhearsher.org/podcast/hope-that-overcomes/
• GHH Ep 101 – Life After Tragedies with Julia Pinkster: https://godhearsher.org/podcast/life-after-tragedies/

Links:

• God Hears Her website: https://go.odb.org/ghh191
• Subscribe to the God Hears Her YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@GodHearsHerODBM
• Episode 216 Bible Study: https://xvetrm.files.cmp.optimizely.com/download/assets/GHH+Podcast_EP216_Final+Output.pdf/fe8694ce011911f1a4fbee48b8e1933b