One of the things we do at Bridges of Hope is have ladies who are going through our program write letters to other women who have had an abortion(s) in their past. We do not give them a name; all we tell them is to write a letter to a woman who has had an abortion. When we read these letters, they are often overflowing with love, grace, and wisdom. If you have had a past abortion(s), these letters are from women who have experienced both the devastation of abortion and the redemption of God; these letters are for you.
“Dear Beloved Sister,
First, I want you to know that you are deeply loved by God and by those who walk with Him. Whatever you may be feeling right now- grief, guilt, confusion, relief, regret, please know that God is not far from you. He sees you, He knows you, and still calls you His.
You may wrestle with sorry or wonder if you’re beyond forgiveness, but nothing could be further from the truth. The blood of Jesus covers every sin, including this one. His grace is not just enough, it’s overflowing.
Please don’t let shame silence you. You are not alone. Many women, even in church, have walked this road. Healing is possible, not just emotional, but spiritual. “
“Dear Sister,
God is not a God who can lie; His love abounds. He sent His son for you and me. God loves you so much, and when you hurt, He hurts. Even though you made a decision to abort, you are allowed to grieve that decision and the loss.”
“Dear Beloved,
You may be living in a whirlwind of emotions after your abortion. I have been in a place similar to yours. Grief may be expressed in different ways by many people, especially women who have walked through an abortion. Just know that your decision, whether voluntary or coerced, doesn’t make God think any less of you. He loves you! Your child is also greatly loved by God and is with God.
You are not alone, have faith and trust in Him.”
Dear Sister,
After your abortion, many feelings will come; let yourself feel them. Most importantly, bring what you feel to God, the God that is love. It’s scary and feels almost wrong, but God knows your heart and thoughts. So many women have been in similar shoes, and God meets you wherever you are. Through everything, your worth has never changed. You are beautiful, loved, worthy, and known. Love you!”
These are the words of women who have suffered through the same things you may have. They are now walking in the redemptive work of Christ. They desperately want you to know that healing is possible. Even more than healing, they want you to know that you are deeply loved by Life Network, God, and these women themselves, even though they don’t know you.
If you have had a past abortion, no matter if it was a year ago or decades ago, we know that grief impacts every aspect of your life. Come and receive from women who have been where you are and long to show you that healing and redemption are possible.
