At 18 months and weighing only 9 lbs., George’s adoptive parents, from the United States, welcomed him into their family. They gave him a new name, care, food and, through the power of their unconditional love, changed his life forever.

George’s parents put no limits on what their son could do and at eight years old, George began learning to play the cello with his feet. George later taught himself guitar, electric bass and basic piano, and after a video he created went viral, he found himself on stage with a popular band performing in front of 7,000 people.

Today, George travels the world sharing his music and his story, which includes the dark times he endured while being bullied in high school. He described how he hated himself, saw himself as worthless and did not believe his life mattered. He said he viewed himself the same way others viewed him as an orphan in Romania. He questioned God’s love and wondering to himself, “If God is so good, why did he forget to put arms on me?”

George said the physical challenges, however, were nothing compared to the emotional struggles.

Then God led him to this verse:

You formed my inmost being; you knit me in my mother’s womb. I praise you, because I am wonderfully made; wonderful are your works! My very self you know. Psalm 139: 13-14

He allowed God’s Word to soak in. Even before he was born, God had a purpose and a plan. George began to truly believe, with God’s grace, that he was indeed wonderfully made.

In these days post-Roe, we must continue to believe and remind others that God has a plan and purpose for each life. George reminds us that no life is worthless, a mistake or an accident. May his testimony and the example of his parents stir within us a desire to accompany others, to witness to life by supporting the unborn and born alike. May the Holy Spirit fill us with peace, kindness, goodness, generosity and gentleness in our conversations as we move forward. And may we each know and believe the depths of God love for us.

Come Holy Spirit!