2024 Honduras Women’s Retreat - Vanessa

Vanessa Paredes

Esperanza School Director

His will is good, pleasing, and perfect; as my heart experienced, I am grateful for the opportunity to make this journey a genuine connection with my Father, a time of reflection, meditation, revelation, communion, relationship, and joy. God spoke to my life in different ways and through various people; my Father re-emphasized that He is interested in me developing a personal relationship with Him and others. He showed me brothers and sisters of the ministry of other nationalities who embrace what is entrusted with a humble, joyful, and grateful heart as a family of His kingdom. This reminds me that, as a member of the body of Christ, His church, I am called to proclaim and announce His kingdom and, above all, to demonstrate it, showing compassion for souls, just as He did for me, letting my life be governed by Him, prioritizing His will before my own, and being intentional in all that I do, to seek to live in harmony with all my brethren so that I can be an instrument in His hands.

On this trip, I could see Jesus and his sovereignty in various situations, his absolute sovereignty over his creation and the government over his church. Having the opportunity to attend the annual Lifeline fellowship, I was able to see Jesus governing His people and His church; He is working through the transformative projects of Lifeline in Honduras, reminding me of His redemp<ve purpose for His people and promises for my life; I was also able to see His sovereignty over the specific details of my life, I have a father who knows me very well, like the personal longings that I had in my heart. God allowed me to experience them on this trip, and I am genuinely amazed not only by the provision that God showed me but also by His sovereignty over my life.

Vanessa leading a game