God's Unfailing Forgiveness

	Marcia New York, United States

	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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