A while ago I was filmed by GOD TV for their powerful Life Matters Campaign and I spoke about God's incredible, incredible mercy and grace in my life. Not only did He save me from a life of drug and alcohol abuse, of promiscuity, self hate, shame and condemnation but He also forgave me and made me whole after having had two abortions.
When I had these two terminations I did not understand that I was taking the life of two unborn babies. I didn't understand nor, if I am to be honest, did I even truly care that the lives inside of me had a heartbeat, a functioning brain, developed organs, a destiny and a purpose. I was young, naive, scared and selfish. All I cared about was me, my own life, my own convenience and my own circumstances. Yet God is so kind and merciful. When I understood the gravity of my actions several years later, I repented wholeheartedly and God lavished me with forgiveness that I did not deserve - He cleansed me and washed me clean. He removed all guilt and shame and set me free from all condemnation.
Because of the love and Word of God and because of my own experiences I have truly come to know and understand and desperately value that no matter what, God has a glorious plan for each and every human life. Every single person, no matter how early in their conception is an image bearer of Christ, worthy of life and dignity. And none of us have the right to take another’s life, no matter how dire, impossible or difficult the circumstances surrounding a pregnancy may be. Yet there is so much divine mercy and comfort available for you if you have like me, aborted a child and there is also incredible courage, hope and strength available for you if you find yourself faced with an unwanted pregnancy. Please know that Jesus is so wanting to show His love, hope and grace to you and to help you choose life.
This is the God TV Life Matters Campaign where I share my own story of abortion. I sincerely pray this testimony of God’s love and mercy blesses and encourages you. It is my absolute honour, privilege and a mind-blowing redemptive blessing to be a voice for the pro-life movement and to honour the sanctity of life. x