Honduras Leaders Conference - Doris

Testimony - Doris Ochoa

Hi, I'm Doris. I want to share my experience on my trip to Honduras.

From the time we left home, every moment felt like a gift. My husband, Eddy, and I arrived at the airport safely. I liked our time there because of our pleasant, deep conversation. We discussed topics that I had not discussed with him before for fear of feeling vulnerable, and I didn't think it was the right time at that moment, but it was.

When we arrived in Honduras, we were greeted by a stunning sun. From the moment we arrived, I felt a good atmosphere. Everyone accepted and protected me, and I felt part of the community.

I saw Jesus in the leaders and their love and passion for God's ministry. I visited two churches, and I loved the love with which they worship. They sang with such faith that I felt Jesus in that place, and I began to cry because I was singing without realizing it.

I remembered the lyrics of those songs. They were songs that I had heard when I was eight years old. Memories of singing for God came to my mind, and my mind and body felt at home. I had a great peace.

We did devotions every morning, and it was so lovely. That moment was so magical because God was speaking to me. We had quality time with God.

On one of those days, when I shared my testimony, I felt very vulnerable. At the same time, I felt like my burdens and fears were going away; sharing about my past was no longer filled with anger and resentment and questions like, "Why do children suffer?” and "Why did I go through these things that hurt my mind? "

I shared my testimony to teach how good God was to me; he always took care of me and rescued me from dangerous people and situations, and now I am thankful for everything that happens, bad and good because I can have an empathetic heart with other people who go through difficult situations, I can understand and have words of comfort, with a calm heart I can talk to them about God and what he did in my life, he is the only one who cleanses, purifies, heals and loves us. He wants an intimate relationship with us; He waits for us to accept him, and He can reign in our hearts.

Now, I can feel safe, protected, and loved by God and reflect Him.