God’s Perfect Timing
An OMS Book Inspires Laura in Nicaragua
Recently, OMS Nicaragua missionary Andrea McFall shared an inspiring story from Laura, a coworker at Nicaragua Christian Academy. Here is Laura’s story in a letter for OMS retired missionary, Valetta Steel Crumley.
Dear Valetta,
I hope you have a blessed day!
My name is Laura Zelaya, and I want to share my testimony of how your book, Tres Veces Por el Valle (Another Valley, Another Victory, which details Valetta’s life and the tragedy and challenges she overcame with God’s power and grace), has blessed my life.
I live in a small neighborhood in Managua, Nicaragua. I am married, and I have a beautiful 20-year-old daughter. I thank God for meeting Andrea McFall because she gave me your book about two years ago, but I had not read it until recently because God's plans are perfect. I read it when I was passing through the valley.
I have a small ministry in which I share Jesus in a home Bible study with women who have come out of prostitution. I also teach some women who did not attend school so cannot read, yet, they long to read the Bible.
Well, one night, I was so sad about many problems, I felt so alone. I got out of bed and went to pray. It was at that moment that God told me to read your book. It was amazing for me to read your story. I had felt so ashamed before God. But as I read, it's as if God told me: your problems are not too difficult for me. Look at what Valetta went through and survived.
That night, I slept peacefully after reading your book. I felt that Jesus filled me with strength to continue. My problems are not over yet, but thanks to your testimony in your book, I have a new vision to move forward in service to God.
Valetta, I praise God for women like you who inspire those of us who serve in small ministries like mine. Now, I know that God will do great things with the women that I am helping.
Blessings to you!
Sincerely, Laura Zelaya
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