The Decision You Cannot Hide From God
There are some decisions people spend years trying not to think about. They bury the memory, avoid the subject, change the language, blame the pressure they were under, or convince themselves that what happened is now too far in the past to matter. But if your conscience still becomes uncomfortable when the subject of abortion comes up, you should not keep running from that conviction. Bring it honestly before God. Scripture speaks about life in the womb with seriousness. Psalm 139:13 says, “For thou hast possessed my reins: thou hast covered me in my mother's womb.” The Bible repeatedly presents unborn life as known by God. That should make you careful about treating pregnancy as though it concerns only convenience, timing, money, relationships, reputation, or fear. You may have been frightened. You may have felt abandoned. You may have believed you had no support. Someone may have pressured you. You may have been worried about school, family, finances, or shame. God knows the whole story. He knows what happened and why you made the decision you made. But knowing your circumstances does not mean you should refuse to examine the decision before Him. The answer is repentance, not denial. Acts 3:19 says, “Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out.” Repentance means you stop defending what God is convicting you about. You agree with Him. You confess it. You turn. You ask for mercy and begin living differently. This warning is not only for women. Men can carry responsibility too. A boyfriend or husband who pressures a woman to end a pregnancy, threatens to leave, supplies the money, or insists that a child would destroy his plans should examine himself before God. Parents or relatives who force someone into an abortion because they fear shame or inconvenience should also repent. Responsibility can belong to more than one person. You must also guard yourself from the opposite danger: hopelessness. If you have participated in an abortion, do not conclude that Jesus Christ cannot forgive you. First John 1:9 says, “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” The words “all unrighteousness” matter. Your past is not stronger than the mercy of Christ when repentance is sincere. That means you do not need to spend the rest of your life destroying yourself with guilt. Confess the sin honestly. Receive God's forgiveness. If restitution or reconciliation is possible in any related area, seek wisdom about it. Then let the rest of your life become evidence that grace changed you. You may become someone who supports frightened mothers instead of condemning them. You may help women who feel trapped and think abortion is their only option. You may encourage fathers to take responsibility instead of disappearing. You may support children, families, adoption, counseling, or practical care. Repentance should not only produce sorrow. It should produce fruit. At the same time, do not use God's mercy as an excuse to remain careless. Hebrews 9:27 says, “And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment.” Your life is moving toward an appointment with God. You are not promised an endless series of chances to repent. That is why delay is dangerous. The hour when excuses collapse will come. On that day, fear, money, relationships, reputation, and the opinions of other people will no longer be able to answer for you. You will stand before God personally. That should make you serious now. If you are currently considering abortion, do not make the decision in isolation or panic. Seek wise, trustworthy support. Speak with people who will help you think about both you and the unborn life involved. Do not let fear force you into something you may carry for years. If you have already made that decision, do not hide from Christ. Come to Him. If you helped someone else do it, come to Him. If you pressured someone, repent. If you mocked the value of unborn life, examine your heart. If you have become hardened because the subject makes you uncomfortable, ask God to soften you. But also remember that you are not saved by successfully avoiding one particular sin. Everyone needs Jesus. Romans 3:23 says, “For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God.” The person who has never been involved in abortion still needs the same Savior. Your greatest need is forgiveness and reconciliation with God through Jesus Christ. Do not wait until your last breath forces you to face what you kept postponing. Bring your past, your fear, your guilt, and your sin to Jesus while mercy is still calling. Heavenly Father, I come to You in the Name of Jesus Christ. I admit that I am a sinner and I cannot save myself. I believe that Jesus Christ died for my sins and rose again. Lord Jesus, forgive me, wash me with Your blood, and have mercy on me. I repent of my sins and turn away from my old life. Come into my life and be my Lord and Savior. Give me the strength to obey You, follow You, and live for You from this day forward. Write my name in the Book of Life and help me to remain faithful to You until the end. Thank You for saving me. In Jesus’ Name, Amen. AMEN