If you want a good story, you have one within this book, and we believe your life will be changed as you read this. You will be infused with hope as you see a great demonstration of God’s faithfulness! You will see that God is a good Father who is into the details. I know God has given us this message and has been nudging us to get it out—it’s His idea and carries another level of impact because of that.
We want to encourage all those waiting for their spouse with this: God is writing your love story; will you let Him finish it? If you do, we believe that you too will proclaim that it was “worth the wait!” Though this book focuses on waiting for your spouse, much of what is shared will provide hope, principles, wisdom, and practical ideas for anyone in a waiting season, no matter what or who you are waiting for.
For those in the waiting for other things, like family members to come to Jesus, children, children to return home, a job, healing, financial or other breakthrough, a miracle, a house or the fulfillment of other dreams, our prayer is that you are also infused with hope through the words in this book. God is in your waiting.
“Get ready for a hope explosion! This book, Worth the Wait, is a declaration of God’s incredible faithfulness in waiting seasons. Rachel and Victor Gutierrez share their powerful testimony, reminding us that Jesus is the Spirit of prophecy—what He has done, He will do again. Prepare for a belief upgrade as you realize God is intimately involved in writing your story, and it is a good one.”
— Steve Backlund, Igniting Hope Ministries
“More than just a testimony, Worth the Wait offers actionable strategies for staying hopeful and trusting God’s process. If you’re desiring marriage and believe God has someone special for you, this book will give you hope, encouragement, and practical strategies to hold onto while you await that incredible miracle— because you are worth the wait too!”
—CJ Ellis, Founder & President of Bulletproof Cop Initiative, Co-Founder of The Building a Bulletproof Marriage Video Course & Membership
“Worth the Wait is a magnificent story laced with powerful truths and practical tools. It reveals the phenomenal outcome that can happen when you wait for the person God has for you, rather than compromising and settling to rush the process.”
— Pastors James and Kanada Fortune, Oasis Church
“If more people could embrace what Rachel and Vico have, not only would a greater number of people be touched by the Gospel, but more people would also discover joy and fulfillment in their singleness.”
—Jonathan Burgio, Former Executive Director, BASIC College Ministries; Lead Pastor, Love Joy Church

Over the years, Rachel and Victor have served in a variety of ministries. Rachel spent 15 years as the church advisor for B.A.S.I.C. College Ministries at The College of St. Rose in Albany, New York, mentoring countless college students during—and often long after—their time on campus.

God only writes the best stories. Worth the Wait offers hope and practical encouragement to trust His timing, thrive in waiting, and dream boldly again.