Marcia Montenegro's journey from a professional astrologer to a devoted follower of Jesus is a profound testament to the transformative power of God's love. Raised in an environment where religion felt dull and distant, Marcia's early exposure to Christianity left her unimpressed. As a teenager, she drifted away, drawn instead to the allure of astrology and Eastern religions.
Professional Astrologer in Atlanta
Immersed in New Age practices, Marcia's life was filled with seances, Tarot cards, and spirit guides. Her career as a professional astrologer in Atlanta marked a period where she was deeply entrenched in these beliefs, holding prominent positions and even teaching astrology. Yet, despite her success, an unexpected compulsion to attend church tugged at her heart.
God's Overwhelming Love Breaks Through
In the early 1990s, Marcia reluctantly entered a church, seating herself cautiously near the exit. There, she encountered God's overwhelming love. "I felt God was telling me, 'I love you,'" she recalls. This moment marked the beginning of a profound transformation. As she engaged with the Bible, Marcia realized her separation from God and the need for Christ in her life. "I turned my life over to Christ at that moment," she says. "And I knew right away that I was a new creature. There was a complete change."
Abandoning Astrology for Christ
Soon after, she felt God impressing upon her the need to abandon astrology. "It wasn't a decision I made on my own," she admits, recognizing the divine intervention in her life. The radical change was evident to those around her, as former friends began to drift away, unable to reconcile with her newfound faith.
Ministry to New Age Seekers
Today, Marcia uses her experiences to warn others of the dangers of astrology and the occult through her ministry, Christian Answers for the New Age. She educates Christians and reaches out to those still in the New Age movement. Her story is a powerful reminder that, as she puts it, "nobody is beyond the reach of God."
