2004: Mirta's testimony

I could see Mirta's dace shining when I told her that Cati was coming in the morning to see her.  There was not just joy and excitement in her face, there was also love and care.  Mirta, about 60 years old, is one of the most committed volunteers at Center for LIFE.  She's teacher and with her schedule she couldn't fathom finding the time to volunteer.  But God touched her heart deeply at the first training session and she committed herself to this ministry.  As Mirta and I were talking about our spiritual walk she said something that took me fir surprise, "The Center of LIFE has brought me closer to God.  I want to fill my life with Him everyday, since I know this is the way He can use me to touch the lives of other people.  In my time here I have changed many attitudes and behaviors that are not healthy as a daughter of God.  I can say now that I am a better daughter of Him, I am a better wide, I am a better mother, I am a better servant."

Cati is one of Mirta's first "spiritual daughters" at the center.  She came to the center for a pregnancy test.  She had gone to a party with some friends and the only thing she remembered after is that she met a guy who gave her some drinks and then woke up in an unknown place.  Then there were the fears about being pregnant and the feelings of guilt that accompany being raped.  Mirta spoke to her about Jesus' love and forgiveness and also prayed with her before taking the pregnancy test.  The test was negative.  After sharing with her the plan of salvation, Cati accepted Jesus as her Saviour.  The following Saturday she went to her first church service with Mirta.  We were happy to see how the church youth gave her such a warm welcome and to see Cati's sister also giving her life to Jesus.  She is excited to be in a Christian church and is being discipled at the center.  What a blessing!  Isn't it?

There are so many stories like this I would love to share with you.  Each person God brings is a precious gem;  their lives are so unique and special.  Unfortunately not all the stories have a happy ending.  We have faced, and continue to face, the pain of those who leave the center planning to have an abortion or assure us they won't change their sexual behavior.  What can we do?  There is only one thing to do:  present our burdens to The LORD.