"Today, I am the happiest woman in the world."
Veronica's testimony in church this morning began with those words. Three months ago, Veronica was depressed because her husband had left her for another woman. At a time when she was desperate and no longer wanted to continue living, Veronica opened a Bible and found a tract with our phone number. She has no idea how the tract got there. She called us, and we met with her. That evening, she accepted Christ as her Savior!
Since the first of August, Veronica has been at church every Sunday morning. She has grown in the Lord, and has dedicated her two small children to the Lord. Last Sunday, she was baptized.
When we met her, her husband, Luis, had refused to speak to her for several months. He has recently eaten meals with them as a family. Two weeks ago, he agreed to meet with Johnny, and Johnny shared the gospel with him. Luis did not accept Christ, but we and the church are praying for him.
Today, Veronica is the happiest woman in the world. God has not solved all her problems. Her husband is still with another woman. She said, "The battle for my husband and my marriage is not mine. It belongs to the Lord." Veronica said that she has had the chance to share with friends when they ask how she can be happy. She has the peace that only God can give.
Veronica, and others like her, is the reason why we are here in Ecuador!
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with Thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7 (ESV)
