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God's Unfailing Forgiveness
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Marcia
New York,
United States
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My testimony is an example of my God’s unfailing forgiveness, love and faithfulness.
After making several bad choices, my life became very chaotic at an early age. I met my soon-to-be husband through a friend and became a wife and a mother before I was 16. By the time I was 17, I was the mother of three. I had no idea how to really care for these children – I was a child myself. My husband was not able to help me because he was trying to cope with his many issues. I’m not sure why, but I mainly kept all my struggles to myself –never sharing them with anyone. It all became such a blur at that time.
I became pregnant two more times. In each instance I chose to have an abortion because I was so overwhelmed with my life. I felt so alone, and I was making so many bad choices. Afterwards there were times I felt such guilt and shame that it was unbearable. You see, I had a hard time forgiving myself. I wanted to forget my past and just move on, but the shame and guilt kept surfacing – reminding me of my many mistakes and kept me from experiencing lasting joy and peace. Yet God was there and so patient. I found help through counseling and prayers of several friends and family members. I was able to ask for and accept God’s forgiveness and say “Good-bye” to my shame and guilt. Through His death on the cross Jesus did for me what I could never do for myself.
God is showing me He can take my past and use it for good by the power of His amazing grace. You see, I regularly pray for young girls who are facing unexpected, and often unwanted, pregnancies and for those going through the guilt and shame of an abortion. There are resources available. I hope and pray that you find the healing you are looking for.
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