Simon and Miriam Desborough are serving in Antananarivo, Madagascar, encouraging and equipping the Malagasy church for mission, and reaching out to vulnerable women. They have been confronted with new levels of deceit by those they are seeking to help in these last few months. One woman lied about expecting twins when she was not actually pregnant! Another faked a robbery of her small shop to try and get more help. It’s hard to balance upholding the boundaries, but also showing grace and giving second/third chances. They’re realising that this is actually a false dichotomy: by following through and stopping support when those they are trying to help break the contract, they are helping them to realise their sin and their need for salvation and repentance. The manner in which they deal with these situations is so important, as it is through gracious and clear communication that those they are trying to help understand their responsibility to be honest and to put the effort into changing their lives, with God’s help. Pray for wisdom in dealing with deceit and for real change in the lives of those they are seeking to help.