Adoption to Rescue Mission: Missy Maxwell Worton’s True Story of Faith and Courage
When Missy Maxwell Worton traveled to Ethiopia to finalize the adoption of her daughter, Favor, she expected a short embassy appointment and a joyful trip home. Instead, she and her husband, Mark, found themselves in a dangerous, high-stakes rescue mission that would test their faith, endurance, and courage at every turn.
This episode of Witness the Wonder tells the powerful, true story behind Missy’s award-winning book Don’t Mess With This Mama. It is a testimony of God’s miraculous protection, the power of unity in marriage, and the choice to reject fear in favor of love, even in life-threatening situations.
In This Episode:
How an adoption trip turned into a fight for a child’s life
The powerful and dangerous man determined to stop Favor from leaving Ethiopia
Losing travel documents and being forced into hiding in a region surrounded by radical extremism
The role of forgiveness and unity in winning spiritual battles
Miraculous moments of divine intervention and angelic protection
The Scriptures and prophetic words that gave them strength
The victory that brought Favor home — and how God used it to free other children too
Missy shares how she and Mark faced corrupt officials, survived attempted kidnappings, navigated a court battle in a foreign country, and witnessed wonders that could only be explained by God’s direct hand. Her story reminds us that God’s plans are bigger than our own and that choosing love over fear opens the door to breakthrough.
Key Quotes from Missy:
“If you’re fighting against each other, then you’re not together, which God commands us to be one and work it out, so that we can step forward victoriously in what He has for us.”
“God has won this victory and we’re getting home.”
Why This Story Matters:
This is more than an adoption story. It is a reminder that faith in action can change lives, protect the vulnerable, and even shift the course of history for others. Missy’s testimony will strengthen your trust in God’s timing, challenge you to examine where fear may be holding you back, and inspire you to hold onto His promises in your own battles.
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Keywords: God stories, personal faith, modern-day miracles, true story of faith, adoption rescue story, overcoming adversity, Christian testimony, hearing God’s voice, Ethiopian adoption story, miracles in adoption, faith under pressure, Christian podcast