Alejandra’s Testimony (English)

About me :

I am Alejandra Orellana, a 19-year-old woman from El Salvador. At 18, God called me to be a courageous warrior and to preach his word. I would like to share with you God's work in my life.

At four years old, I started attending church. I was told about Jesus Christ, who gave his life on the cross for us, but I was too young to understand. As I grew up, I was bullied at school because of my body. I never spoke out because my parents were too busy with their jobs and didn't have time for me. They preferred to give me material things instead of time.

The news that changed my life:

When I was twelve, my world collapsed. A strange woman appeared, revealing that I had been adopted. My parents told me the truth: my biological parents had a one-night stand and wouldn't take responsibility. My biological father ran away, and my biological mother threatened to leave me in a dumpster or give me up for adoption.

My response:

I felt devastated and began to suffer from depression, anxiety, and hatred. I withdrew into myself and blamed God. The enemy tried to fill me with suicidal thoughts, but God was there, giving me light in the midst of darkness. However, I didn't want to see Him.

My worried mother took me to a psychologist, but it didn't help. I became even more rebellious, cutting my arms and contemplating ending my life. During those difficult times, my father died. I blamed myself for having treated him badly and asked God why him and not me, since I was the one who had rejected him.

Months after asking God to take my life, I surrounded myself with some bad friends. An aunt told me about God, but I didn't want to listen. I told God that if he wanted me to believe, he should send me someone who understood me and had been through the same thing as me.

Reconciled:

In August 2024, my mother took me to church out of necessity. I saw a missionary who smiled at me and hugged me. During the sermon, she spoke about the armor of God (Ephesians 6:13-17). She called for anyone who wanted to be reconciled or surrender to Christ. A voice in my head told me to go forward, but another told me not to, lest I be judged. Despite my fear, I decided to go. I told God that if He existed, He would help me. The missionary approached me and told me “He came for you, be free”. I couldn't breathe and I was very afraid, but God set me free. I opened my eyes and saw God's love and mercy. My heart was healed, and I forgave my biological parents. God sent a missionary named Marcela Hernandez from a distant place to bring the lost sheep. She mentors young people who don't have a father in their country.