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When Everything Seemed Lost, God Taught Me to Wait

October 13, 2025 by
When Everything Seemed Lost, God Taught Me to Wait
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Ana Lucía, 38 years old

Single mother, volunteer at a community kitchen

Loja, Ecuador


Her story

Ana Lucía had lost her job, her health was declining, and her youngest son was facing a chronic illness. The nights were long, and her prayers seemed to go unanswered. But in the midst of brokenness, she began serving as a volunteer at a community kitchen. There, among shared meals and silent prayers, she discovered that God had not abandoned her.

One morning, while handing out bread, a woman offered her a job at a Christian foundation. Little by little, her health improved, her son received treatment, and her faith grew stronger. Ana Lucía found not only provision, but purpose. Today, she leads a prayer group for mothers in vulnerable situations.

Ana Lucía’s testimony teaches us that:

  • God is never late, He arrives with purpose.
  • Service opens doors that despair cannot see.
  • Faith is cultivated in the everyday.
  • Sharing bread can heal the soul.

💬 For reflection

  • Are you willing to serve even in the midst of need?
  • What fruit has your faith borne in difficult times?
  • How can you be the answer to someone else's prayer?

“Those who sow in tears shall reap in joy.”

Psalm 126:5