Before Embrace Grace, I felt like my life was completely off track. After calling off my wedding because of my first daughter's father's infidelity, I found myself making choices that pulled me further away from God. Later, I met my second baby's father, and although we hoped to build a relationship centered on God, it didn't last. Just two days after we broke up, I found out I was pregnant. When I told him, he immediately wanted me to have an abortion and said he wanted nothing to do with me or our baby. His rejection left me devastated. I became depressed, lost weight, and questioned how I could possibly raise another child on my own.
Everything began to change after my OB connected me with Embrace Grace. At first, I only went to get out of the house. I had very little hope and wasn't sure anything could help. But week after week, God began to restore my heart. One story in particular mirrored my own and reminded me that I wasn't alone. As I continued coming, my faith grew stronger. The lesson on forgiveness became one of the most meaningful parts of the semester. God showed me that forgiveness wasn't about what someone else deserved. It was about trusting Him with my future and allowing Him to heal my heart.
The day before I had a scheduled abortion appointment, I cried out to God and asked Him for a sign. Almost immediately, He answered my prayer through a video that reminded me every life has purpose. I canceled my appointment that morning and chose life for my son. Looking back, I know Embrace Grace was part of God's answer to that prayer. I honestly don't know where I would be if I hadn't found Embrace Grace. God used this ministry to help me choose life, not only for my baby, but for myself as well. Since then, I've continued growing through Embrace Life, gave my life to Christ, and was baptized on Easter. Even though life hasn't been easy and I'm once again raising a child on my own, I know God has been faithful before, and I trust He'll continue to carry us forward.
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