Dorothy, India

Captain Dorothy serves in the South Asia zonal office at International Headquarters, alongside her husband Captain Christopher.

‘One day, on a visit to the doctor’s surgery, I was told that my both of my kidneys were not functioning well. I went from doctor to doctor, not knowing what was happening or what would happen next! It brought a big question mark over my life and ministry. 

‘My husband and I were asking God why such a thing would happen. To be very honest, our faith was almost tested. I grumbled, even in prayers. But in the midst of the storm of my sickness, God gave me the words of Isaiah 43:2: “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.” 

‘It changed my perspective towards my situation. Even though at that moment I did not understand the way God was making for me, later I did. It comforted and encouraged me, providing me with courage to face the problem. 

‘In April 2019, after more than one year of waiting, my older brother Praful donated his kidney to me. In God’s abundant grace and love, we went through the kidney transplant process with huge success. In this situation I witnessed God’s presence, his divine protection and healing power very closely. Today, I am glad to still be in ministry to God with my husband and grateful that my brother is also doing well. I can undoubtedly testify that even though waters are raising, so am I! I am rising in my faith through my personal relationship with God.’