Having an abortion as a consequence of sexual gratification means that a woman ultimately has to not only come to accept that she has murdered her child for pure physical gratification but then she must accept that the only way to find peace (clear conscience) is to find divine and personal forgiveness for the act.
Very tall order!
But one than can and is being done daily. I am the representative of my church for CareNet. CareNet provides information to young women and men who are faced with an unwanted pregnancy. They offer ultrasound services so the parents can see exactly what is going on inside the womb. That the child is not just a lump of tissue, but it has movement and life. This past year, 80 children were born in our county that would have ended up in an abortionists trash heap had it not been for the counselling they received. The women are also provided with health care options. they are told about hopw important it is to get regular checkups throughout the pregancy. They can get diapers, formula and clothing for their newborns as well.
There is also counselling given to women who have gone through and abortion and who are suffering mentally and spiritually because of it. It is estimated that nearly half of the women in the US have had an abortion. (I think the number is 2 out of 5....and growing daily) This issue is huge. And one that desparately needs to be addressed. CareNet is a Christian based organization that truly changes lives... by given sound information to parents who find themselves in an unwanted pregnancy.
The shame that surrounds an abortion can be devastating and crippling for the survivor parents. The guilt can be overwhelming...not just for the women but the fathers as well. CareNet provides counselling for post abortion men as well.
Many years ago, I too had an unwanted pregancy and chose to end it through abortion. I hid that bit of information for many years...from my friends and family. The shame was unbearable. I also hid it from myself. I chose to tuck it deep within me and I ended up suicidal and depressed. I started drinking.
Through all the pain I eventually was found by my Savior....drunk and broken...sitting in a lump on my kitchen floor. He came to me that night and poured love all over me. I was overwhelmed by a God who came into my pit ...the stinking stench of my life to find me and to lift me up. I grew up in a church that taught me that I must be clean before I can approach God. But Jesus came to me just as I was....a sinner... and He redeemed me by His grace and not by my works.
It wasn't until years later that I became involved in the CareNet organization. I recieved counselling for post abortion stress....and found out that Jesus even forgives abortion. He is in the forgiving business and loves to redeem those who appear to be wholly unredeemable and who are shunned and judged by some of his so called flock.
I can testify to what He has done in my life. It IS a tall order, but not an impossible one. He can change you and He can restore you. He is using my life to help those who may want to follow in my footsteps. I am able to testify to others the devastating effect abortion has on the life of the abortive mother. It may seem like a quick fix....but it has life long consequences.
Wonderful post, thx. He has rescued and restored me and I can't imagine living one moment without Him.
" I grew up in a church that taught me that I must be clean before I can approach God. But Jesus came to me just as I was....a sinner... and He redeemed me by His grace and not by my works. "
Sounds like the same Gospel that got me. "Nothing in my hands I bring, simply to thy Cross I cling", great hymn that got it right.
You are a gift from God. Bless you.
WOW! Praise the Lord!!
Our local pregnancy center is a CareNet affiliate. Great organization.
Amazing testimony, leenie. God bless you.
Wonderful post, BTW. Glad to have you in The Family.
,,, God's Blessings on you! Wonderful account you've written here. Superb.