Carolay’s Testimony

Hello, my name is Carolay. I am 22 years old, and I am currently studying Early Childhood Education. Today I want to share a little of my testimony and what God has been doing in my life.

During the month of May, I felt very grateful and blessed because God gave me the opportunity to lead the preschool children. For the past two years, I had served alongside Miss Guisela as the assistant teacher in the preschool classroom. When Miss Guisela began her maternity leave, I was asked to step into a new level of responsibility. Honestly, I felt a lot of fear because I knew that leading the little ones would not be easy. I was afraid of not doing it well, of making mistakes, or of not being prepared to take responsibility for the classroom.

I clearly remember the day Miss Vanessa told me, “You will take over the preschool classroom. Your moment has arrived.” In that moment, I responded that I was not ready yet because I felt insecure and thought maybe I was not capable. But she answered me, “Many times we are not ready for what is coming, but we must make an effort and be brave.” Then I understood that I needed to trust God more and also trust the abilities He had placed in me.

When my classmates at the university ask why I decided to study Early Childhood Education, I always tell them, “God has given me direction to work with children.” I first came to Esperanza de Ana as a teenager, and it became a place where I felt safe, calm, and at peace. I never imagined that one day I would return to serve here. It amazes me to see how God works.

I know that God is using my life and that He goes with me in every step I take. One of the prayers I pray at night is that He would continue guiding my life and help me teach these little ones with love, patience, and dedication. Although I still feel a little afraid, I trust that God is in control of everything and that His plans are always perfect.

I know that God has given me many gifts and talents that perhaps I did not see in myself. One of those gifts is serving children with love. Each day, I continue to be surprised by what God is doing in my life. That is why today I can say that I continue trusting fully in Him and in the purpose He has prepared for me.

My prayer request is that God would continue guiding me in every step I take and give me the wisdom and patience I need. I also ask that I would never lack the strength to continue growing personally and spiritually. Finally, I ask that God would continue using my life to be a blessing to others.