My Rescue Story

Intro

I was raised in a Catholic home, attending Catholic church regularly. As an infant, I was baptized. I was in a Catholic school from 2nd grade thru 12th grade. When I was a young girl, I was an alter server & cross bearer during Catholic mass every Sunday morning. In grade school, I received my first confession and my first holy communion. At the age of 16, I received the Sacrament of Confirmation.

That was it, I thought I was saved.

I thought by following the rules and traditions of the Catholic church I was on the right path set before me. However, something inside of me felt incomplete (empty & lost to be exact.)

And as I was growing into a young adult, I was feeling more empty and lost. I didn't read my bible. I was putting my trust in the wrong places, pursuing unhealthy relationships, chasing after something to fill this void in my heart.

While in my 20s, I continued to attend church but I was severely detached, drifting and not living a righteous life.

Empty, lonely, lost, hopeless, loveless and absolutely depressed. I tried very hard to find love anywhere I could, but no matter what I did, I always felt more empty & lost. My despair only lead to greater sin. And that sin only lead to greater grief and sorrow.

I was rock bottom.

My life was falling a part.
Nothing was going in the right direction.

At 27 years old, the life that I grew up knowing had fallen a part. My parents separated and my dad stopped talking to me. I was crushed and I was past the point of weary. My heart was so broken and shattered into a million pieces. For a couple years, I laid in bed crying with the covers over my head. I couldn't keep a job and I was not making good choices. I was living in complete sin.

Until one day, I found myself laying on my floor crying in complete agony. In my heart, I knew there was nothing anyone or anything that could help me. I needed a miracle as I was weeping in my mess of tears. I was begging God to forgive me of all my sins. Right there, on that lonely floor, I fully submitted and surrendered my life to Jesus. I genuinely asked for His Forgiveness, Grace, and Mercy over my life. I needed God and God was there waiting for me. It was the most amazing moment when I had nothing left to bear, when I thought my life was no longer worth living.

God literally saved me.

**Finding New Life in Christ:**

From that day forward, my life began to change in ways I never thought possible. The weight of despair, which had felt so suffocating, began to lift as I placed my trust in Jesus. I started reading the Bible, and for the first time, the words felt alive, speaking directly to my heart. I realized that all the emptiness I had felt for so long was because I was searching for fulfillment in the wrong places.

As I grew in my faith, God began to restore and bless my life in ways I couldn’t have imagined. He brought along my wonderful husband, and together we’ve been blessed with two beautiful children. My family is a constant reminder of God’s faithfulness and the new beginnings that come with a life surrendered to Him.

**A Journey of Reconciliation:**

Not long after I got married, my father was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. Our relationship had been strained for many years, but during his illness, I prayed for him non-stop. Despite the challenges, I continued to hold onto the hope that God could bring healing, not just physically but spiritually.

In God’s perfect timing, just one week before my father passed away, he apologized to my mother and me for everything he had done. He expressed regret for his sins, and I believe in my heart that he gave his life to Jesus in those final days. Knowing that he made peace with God and that he’s now in heaven brings me immense comfort and joy. God not only healed my broken heart but also brought about reconciliation between my mom and my dad, showing His incredible mercy and grace even in the most difficult moments.

**Living in His Grace:**

Today, I am not the person I once was. Though life still has its challenges, I face them with the confidence that I am not alone. God’s presence in my life is a constant reminder that I am deeply loved, forgiven, and redeemed. My faith has become the foundation on which I stand, and it has given me the strength, purpose, and a life in the freedom that comes from knowing Christ.

I am forever grateful for that moment on the floor, where in my deepest despair, God met me with His unconditional love. He has turned my mourning into dancing, my sorrow into joy, and my emptiness into fulfillment.

**Closing:**

I share my testimony not to highlight my past, but to glorify the One who saved me and to encourage others who might be feeling the same emptiness and despair I once felt. There is hope, there is healing, and there is new life in Christ. All you have to do is surrender to Him, as I did, and let Him work in your heart.

I thank God every day for saving me, for the family He’s blessed me with, and for the reconciliation He brought to my relationship with my father. I am committed to living a life that honors Him, sharing His love with others, and walking in the light of His grace.

Every day, I strive to be a shining light for Jesus in this world. I love Him so much and am immensely grateful for all He has done for me. My deepest desire is for others to experience the incredible peace and joy that comes from having a personal relationship with Him. Walking with God and being led by the Holy Spirit is the most amazing journey, and I want everyone to know the love, grace, and fulfillment that only Jesus can provide.