As I think about the sermon Pastor Brian gave this weekend I was reminded of a time in my Life when I had to CHOOSE to say No to the world.
It was back in 1993 I was 17 years old. I remember that day as if it were Yesterday. I was scared, alone, confused and pregnant! What was I going to do? How was I going to tell my Dad? I can’t be a single mother I’m to young! These were just a few thoughts that ran through my mind that day.
I searched for answers in all the wrong places. My Friends told me to have an abortion, my Teacher said I can always put the Baby up for adoption. My Boyfriend said we are to young and a baby would only get in the way! I knew what the Word of God said because I’ve known the Lord my whole life! His Word said “I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future…” His Word also said “I will never leave you or forsake you.” But for whatever reason the words of the world seemed to be louder then the Word of God!
So 4 weeks later I found myself alone in a room waiting for the Doctor to come in. I tried to relax and say to myself…this will all be over soon and it will be just like a dream that never happened! While I was laying there, the Doctor begin to prepare the tools he needed to abort my child. Yes Abortion that was my CHOOSE…
The world convinced me that I was not ready to be a mother! I remember the Doctor saying to me ”are you ready?” Then the Lord said to me “NO”… I knew at that moment I had to choose my way or Gods way! I knew God wanted my child to live, I knew He promised He would be with me every step of the way. Was I going to obey God or was I going to Obey the world?
It was not because I was sure that everything was going to be ok. It was not even because I felt that I could do it! I CHOOSE to say NO to the Doctor because I had faith as small as a mustard seed! I believed Gods promise that He would take care of me and my child. I CHOOSE to obey God and keep my baby!
On August 26, 1994 I had a beautiful Baby boy. Not only did God bless me with a healthy baby but He was with me every step of the way just like He promised! He also blessed me with a wonderful husband who raised my child as his own. My son will be 15 years old this week. He has grown to be a man after God’s heart! He makes music for the Lord and his testimony has helped so many people who have lost hope. Obedience was all it took and my life was changed forever!
Is there an area in your life that requires OBEDIENCE?
“And lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Matthew 28:20b
What a beautiful and amazing story. Bless you for your obedience!
Your story made me cry – God is so good! Tell your son “Happy Birthday!”
Simply amazing. You are a true woman of God and I am blessed to know you. Keep on choosing God.
What an amazing story, Evita!!! You bless my life every time.