07/22/2025
“From Betrayal to Blessing: Maria’s Story”
When Maria was just 17, her own family turned on her. Out of jealousy, her cousins spread false rumors that caused her to be kicked out of her aunt’s home—her only shelter after her parents passed away. She had nothing but a small suitcase and a Bible. For months, she lived in a women’s shelter, working part-time jobs while studying nursing at night.
There were moments she cried out to God, feeling abandoned and broken. “Why would You let them do this to me?” she asked. But somehow, every time she opened her Bible, she found hope. One night, she read Genesis 50:20–21 and felt like Joseph’s story echoed her own.
Years passed. Maria became a trauma nurse, known for her calm strength and kindness. She started volunteering in underfunded clinics in poor neighborhoods—eventually founding a community health nonprofit that now serves thousands of families.
One day, the same cousins who once betrayed her came to her clinic seeking help for their sick children. Maria didn’t hesitate. She gave them medicine, food, and even offered to pay for follow-up care.
They were shocked. “Why would you help us after everything?”
Maria smiled with tears in her eyes and said, “You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good—to save lives. Don’t be afraid. I’ll take care of your children too.”