Falling pregnant after one month in a relationship was one of the worst mistakes Sbongile made when she was 20 years old. The pregnancy came at the time when she was enjoying her life. Going to parties, festivals and drinking alcohol over the weekends.
Falling pregnant was the last thing she expected Falling pregnant was the last thing she expected especially not with someone she had just met.
Her pregnancy was kept secret from both the boyfriend and her mother because the intention was quietly to terminate the pregnancy, but all her efforts to do so failed.
At a later stage when she was eight months her mother noticed her feet were swollen. She confronted her and demanded to see the boyfriend.
But the mother was there for Sbongile.
Sbongile gave birth and the boyfriend showed character. He cheated on her, spent little time with her and cut off communication with her. Sbongile started regretting the day she jumped into bed with him. She attempted suicide and woke up in hospital. She was unable to deal with the pain of her mistake. Now she believed that life held nothing good for her thus the suicidal thoughts.
Looking at the boy reminds her of her mistakes. She hardly knew the guy. She was now angry and bitter with the father of her son. After one of her friends invited her to church Sbongile understood that she needed to respect her body because it was a temple of God. She was then delivered from her promiscuous ways and alcohol. Today she is grateful to God who did not allow her to terminate the pregnancy. The whole experience brought her close to God. She is no longer angry with herself. She first forgave herself and then got over the relationship she had with the guy. Today she lives in the abundance of God’s love. That is the love that was supposed to be shared.
I believe most woman with kids got pregnant before they were saved. You need to change your attitude, believe in yourself and the abilities God blessed you with. Sought God’s presence and He will always give you wisdom and strength to live a life He planned for you.
Kholwa Magazine
