Mariah's Story

Growing up, Mariah went to church, Sunday school, church camp, you name it. She was actively involved in learning about Jesus as a little girl.

When adolescence hit, Mariah remembers a dark cloud coming over her life.

She felt it during bullying experiences at school. Internally, a gradual wave of depression crept in, leading Mariah to doubt her worth … or even her desire to exist.

Mariah attempted suicide for the first time at the tender age of 13.

Mariah went from self-harm to complete self-destruction through excessive drinking, progressive drug use, and eventually prostitution.

Multiple times, Mariah thought she should be dead, but God continued to spare her life. She didn’t think she would live past 18.

A wake-up call finally came when a man planning to purchase Mariah for a “job” saw her, emaciated, bruised, and scarred, and said, “I’m not paying for this.”

But Jesus was willing to pay the ultimate price to redeem Mariah’s life!

In an act of providence, one of Mariah’s childhood best friends gave her information about Hoving Home. Mariah courageously weaned off her drugs and medication prior to coming. And when she did, God welcomed Mariah with open arms.

When Mariah joined our program, she was overwhelmed by the freedom to learn who Jesus truly is. She soaked up time in the Word. She prayed with women when her past haunted or triggered her. She prayed for God’s protection when the spiritual warfare raged in her heart and mind. Like He does, God answered and delivered!

It’s been over 10 years since Mariah graduated from Hoving Home!

In a true act of rescue, the Lord has taken Mariah’s brokenness and turned it into ministry to others. She started working for a partner ministry and visited Africa on mission trips multiple times. She even wrote a book about God saving her life!

Today, Mariah is married to a wonderful Christian man, and they have four precious children. God has truly brought beauty from ashes in Mariah’s life – and she is eager and obedient to share His work in her life!

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