Maria’s Testimony
Maria listens to Bruno.
Behind this moment is a deeper story of trust, presence, and care. The story below is NOT about Bruno. Maria faithfully walks with many who often come into our community unseen and alone.
My name is María Rodriguez. I am 27 years old and a psychologist. In my professional life, I have had to walk through different situations. One of the most difficult happened just a few weeks ago. On a Monday, a young boy began showing physical signs of abuse, and we learned he was experiencing sexual violence in his home. This deeply impacted my heart. Beyond my role, I felt emotionally shaken, with feelings of sadness, frustration, and even uncertainty as we walked through the process that day with his mother, the medical system, and the legal authorities.
I usually share with my family the decisions I am going to make, so I told them about my decision to walk with the child and his family through the process of reporting the case. I was with him throughout the day and well past midnight. This brought a lot of concern to my family, which made me feel even more emotionally burdened.
In the middle of this situation, God reminded me that I was not meant to face this case alone. Eddy was with me the whole time, and through his counsel, God filled my heart with peace—his words brought me calm and direction. The next day, Irma came to me with genuine concern to see how I was doing, and it was then that I could clearly see that God was working through the people around me.
I realized that many times I try to carry situations in my own strength, but God was teaching me to trust in Him, to rest in His guidance, and to recognize that He is always present, even in the most difficult moments. I understood that I don’t need to have all the answers, but to learn to depend more on Him.
So I decided to surrender my burdens to Him, to trust His direction, and to continue taking steps of faith—not from fear or self-reliance, but from the confidence that He is with me. This change did not remove the difficulty completely, but it transformed the way I am living through it.
Today, I can see God working in my life through the peace He has been bringing to my heart, the clarity in making decisions, and the confidence of knowing that I am not alone. I am still in process, but now I am living it with hope and trust.
I am learning that God is faithful—His love is constant, and He never abandons us, even in the most difficult moments. He continues to use people, moments, and situations to remind me how much He cares for me. I am also learning to trust Him more, even when I don’t understand everything, knowing that His presence is enough to sustain me.
Prayer:
God, thank You because in the midst of difficult situations You have sustained me and reminded me that I am not alone. Today I place my life and my calling in Your hands, and I ask that You continue to guide every decision I make. Help me to trust You more, not to carry what is not mine to carry, and to act with wisdom, love, and courage. Strengthen my heart in the areas where I am still growing and provide for every need within me. I also ask that You would continue to use the people around me as support and guidance, just as You have done until now. In the name of Your beloved Son, Jesus. Amen.
