Evil Exists: How Children can Endure such Pain

 

8-year-old Illinois boy found dead, just a Skeleton, starved to death by his parents

Daily Mail.com is reporting An 8-year-old Illinois boy who was allegedly starved to death by his parents weighed just 30 pounds at the time of his death and was covered in bruises, left in a closet of room. He lived in his own feces and urine. Navin’s muscles had wasted away, his skin was discolored, his body fat was all gone and his internal organs shrunk below their normal sizes and weights at the time of his death. Little Navin Jones was found unresponsive at his parents’ home and later died at the hospital on March 29, 2022.

Navin’s Parents kept him locked in this tiny room forced to eat from the trash and peed on the wall in his bedroom. They kept him locked inside with a rope. With a sign on the door that read “Do Not Give Gavin any Food”

Navin’s mother Stephanie Jones, 37, pleaded guilty last week to first-degree murder as a plea deal for a lesser sentence. Navin’s Father Brandon Walker, 41. His trial is ongoing, however he more than likely should receive a life sentence, In my opinion they both should have the death penalty. .

VIDEO: Peoria police body cam video released after 8-year-old Navin Jones' death

Let us Pray: 

God, you are my strength in this time when the anguish of Navin’s death surrounds me, the grief is unending. O Lord! Deliver my eyes from this flood of tears. This child was the light of the world, yet precious in your sight as well. I love you, Lord, for you have heard my appeal for mercy. You are gracious and righteous and full of compassion. Amen

Reach Out 

Child abuse and neglect is a serious problem that affects the well-being and safety of children. Failure to act by a parent or caregiver that results in death, serious harm, sexual abuse or exploitation of a child under 18 years old. This means any physical, emotional, or mental ill-treatment, neglect or negligent treatment, or commercial or other exploitation of a child by someone who has a relationship of responsibility, trust, or power over the child. Some of the warning signs of child abuse and neglect are injuries, burns, hunger, thirst, lack of hygiene, lack of interest, or lack of education. Child abuse and neglect can have lasting effects on the child's health, development, dignity, and survival. If you suspect child abuse or neglect, you should report it to the proper authorities as soon as possible.

Biblical Reference:

Isaiah 49:15 says, "Can a mother forget the baby at her breast and have no compassion on the child she has borne? Though she may forget, I will not forget you!"4 This verse expresses God’s compassion and care for His people, especially His children. He will never forsake or abandon them.