But Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” —Matthew 19:26
Tia found out she was pregnant and didn’t think she had the means to provide for her child. Abortion was her only option. Or so she thought.
Tia went to the City Health Department looking for an abortion referral, but they suggested she visit the Pregnancy Care Center in Rocky Mountain, North Carolina. At first she was scared they would judge her, but when she walked through the doors, they accepted her with open arms.
The peer counselor at the center offered Tia hope and assurance. She explained how God has a plan for everyone, and that included her child. She told Tia that God would take care of both of them if she would let Him. That day, she gave her life to Jesus Christ and chose life for her child.
The center arranged for Tia to have an ultrasound, which revealed that she was having twins. She was excited but a little anxious. This news motivated her to begin parenting classes at the center and also attend a Bible Study. Through the parenting classes, Tia learned how to take care of herself, as well as her children.
Through the Bible Study, she learned how to draw closer to God and how to make positive decisions for the future. Today, Tia is the proud mother of twins, a boy and a girl—and plans to complete a degree in nursing.
To other women faced with an unplanned pregnancy, Tia offers this advice: “Never give up. Put all your faith in God, because with Him, anything is possible!”
How does Tia’s story give you hope to face seemingly impossible situations?
Dear Lord, today I lift up women who are in the same situation that Tia faced. Let them know they are not alone.
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