Are you heartbroken?
You are not alone. Carmela Gozum knows exactly how you feel. Yet in her brokenness, God met her and gave her hope. So, if you feel lost, lonely, or broken, let her story inspire you.
At a young age, Carmela faced a life‑changing dilemma when she became pregnant. Her ex-partner refused to take responsibility and turned his back on her and her baby. In that moment, she felt the pressure of what lies ahead—the struggles she would endure and the fear of an uncertain future
“He wasn’t ready for such a big responsibility. So, does that mean everything falls on me? It’s not even all my fault. But why is all the responsibility—something so heavy for me—being placed on my shoulders?” Carmela had so many questions.
She tried to face the struggle alone by intentionally hiding her pregnancy from her parents. However, as time passed and the baby grew in her womb, the weight of regret grew heavier, leaving her crying through the night as she struggled with overwhelming fear and discouragement. She’s worried not just about her future, but also about the future of her child.
The deep sense of brokenness Carmela carried had become almost unbearable. Overwhelmed by her situation, she found herself contemplating the thought of ending her life.
“Just when I was about to reach for the knife, it felt as if Someone whispered to me. At that moment, I snapped out of it and realized, I still want to live. I have a child,” she recalled.
From that moment, Carmela realized the true value of life. She gathered her courage and did what she had long feared—she told her parents about her pregnancy. To her surprise, they embraced her with love and care, accepting her fully.
“Why didn’t you tell me? You should’ve told me,” these were the words of her mother, when she finally learned the truth.
The same way applies to God and His love for us—always waiting for us to come to Him with our struggles and heavy burdens. He is always willing to accept us as we are.
One night, Carmela came across The 700 Club Asia, which featured the testimony of Bettinna Carlos, who was also a single mom. Bettinna’s words resonated with her: that all we truly need in life is Jesus—our source of strength, the giver of life, and the very standard of love.
“Bettinna’s strength comes from the Lord alone. Maybe I can do it too if He becomes my strength,” Carmela realized.
And that’s God’s love in action. Carmela may have stumbled many times, but God’s love kept drawing her back into His presence—teaching her to release the past and step into the future God has prepared for her.
Now, Carmela has given birth to a healthy baby girl—a symbol of new hope and the future God has graciously entrusted to her. She named her Loureign Ruth: Ruth, after the biblical name, and Loureign, meaning “Lord, You Reign.”
“I keep saying sorry to the Lord for all the times I’ve failed, yet He’s still there. His love is so beautiful,” Carmela testified.
If you feel broken, if you are hurting, and you feel helpless, hang in there. Hold on to Jesus. In every trial and every failure, the Lord and His love continue to reign—constant, unchanging, and unconditional.
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