In the intimate moments of thankfulness with the Holy Spirit of how my life has been thus far, worshiping and praising God for this grace and His gift of life to me
And sometimes where my faith, gratitude and conviction converge, the issue of abortion stands as a profound challenge for myself and I would like to express, with many within the Christian community as well.
It’s a subject that evokes deep emotion, philosophical debate, and intense personal reflection, sometimes wondering how many are still in support of this horrific movement.
For many of us Christians, the question of abortion is not merely a political or ethical dilemma
But a heart-wrenching spiritual crisis that touches the core of our beliefs, manly because we understand how it is a gift and a privilege of knowing Christ in this earthly realm
And understanding who He can be to His Children, and above all, the freedom and peace that one experiences living for Him amidst the trails and tribulations the world throws upon us.
So, let’s delve into this topic and perhaps find some empathy as we read, for the souls that will never get to experience the life of a believer while on earth, and never live out their full purpose because someone else selfishly decided that for them.
At the heart of Christianity lies a commitment to the sanctity of life. And understanding how much it is a privilege to experience it.
Jesus Christ in His teachings, often emphasized love, compassion, and the inherent value of every individual regardless of what stage of life one has met them on.
From Psalm 139:13-16, where David the psalmist writes about a profound statement of being “knit together” in the womb, leading one to the belief that every life is a gift from God, yes, this means that one’s life should begin to be valued at the point of conception.
The biblical narrative upholds continuously the preciousness of this human life that has been gifted to us.
As Christians begin to understand these teachings, they begin to lead us to view abortion with deep concern, seeing it as a direct challenge to these sacred values and commands that Jesus and our forefathers preached and wrote on.
Yet, behind every statistic and theological argument that has been presented to us, there are real lives and real stories of a lot of women facing complex, and more than anything, harrowing circumstances that one bleeds with empathy upon hearing them.
These are stories of young women grappling with unplanned pregnancies that were out of their control, of mothers dealing with severe health risks upon conception, and of families struggling with socio-economic pressures and literally have no food to feed or clothing to cover their child upon birth.
It is also important to have grace and also to recognize that each of these stories is unique and deserving of empathy, respect, and acknowledgement.
But still begs this argument, as believers, we all know that we are on earth to be vessels of the kingdom of heaven, in all that we do and all that we bring forth.
Child-bearing is one of the acts that one needs to understand that you are bringing forth God’s plan and purpose into the world, you have no idea the path and purpose that the Lord has for the child’s life you wish you end.
Looking upon your unfortunate circumstances and deciding the fate of a child’s existence should not be up on any human, God knew the child way before they were born
He knew the environment they will be brought into and how they will navigate the face of earth, choosing to end a life at any stage is very unbiblical and should never be considered by any Human ever, as it is murder.
The struggle of reconciling faith with the reality of abortion can be intensely personal even more for the one who believes in God.
For us Christians, the decision to terminate a pregnancy is seen as an act of desperation, a last resort in a situation, a decision made when everything under the sun fails to work.
The emotional weight of such a decision can be overwhelming, often accompanied by feelings of guilt, fear, and a profound sense of loss and more than anything, going against the will of God for human kind.
Contrariwise, many Christians feel a deep sense of responsibility to advocate for the unborn child regardless of the stage of life they are in as they understand the consequences of such choices, viewing abortion as a grave moral and ethical wrong and definitely not a part of God’s divine plan.
For us, the call to protect life is intertwined with our deep faith and belief systems, and we believe that advocating for the unborn is a fundamental expression of our spiritual values.
Values that the bible calls it murder because life begins at conception, it is not giving the unborn child free will to decide for themselves and also, believing that this life is not our own therefore who are we to decide who and who shouldn’t be a part of this world we were given?
But still, it is important to remember as Christ followers that, navigating these opposing views requires compassion and a willingness to listen with grace and not judgement.
For those of us who believe in the sanctity of life, it’s crucial to extend compassion and understanding towards women who find themselves in challenging situations because
Not everyone might be exposed to the word of God, and not everyone understands the detrimental effects of choosing such options.
Likewise, it’s important for all Christians to recognize that the decision to abort is not taken lightly; it is often a heart-wrenching choice often made under pressure.
In grappling with this issue, the Christian faith calls us to embrace both our moral convictions and our compassion for even the most sinful person we can think of, is someone Jesus thought to die for and therefore, we must love them and treat them the way Jesus himself would.
It urges us to support women in crisis with love and practical assistance and advice them on things that they don’t know any better on, to advocate for policies that offer real help and hope rather than judgment and making them seem like a hurt to humanity for making such choices
And to engage in honest dialogue that respects both the sanctity of life and the complexities of human experience and most importantly, to pray for them and ask God to reveal His true nature to them and convict them of their choices.
Ultimately, the intersection of faith and abortion is a deeply emotional and multifaceted issue as most of us can agree.
As it challenges us Christians to balance our commitment to the sanctity of life with the call to show unconditional love and support to those in need the most.
It’s a journey that demands empathy, humility, and a recognition of the profound complexities of individual circumstances, therefore calling on the Holy Spirit to help us with that.
In the end, what remains central to the Christian faith is the call to love one another, to offer grace, and to walk alongside those who are struggling in their human choices on earth.
As we navigate these difficult conversations, let us do so with hearts full of compassion and guidance from our Father (God) and minds open to understanding and not bitterness
Always striving to reflect the love and mercy, that is the essence of our faith, and always standing in the gap with prayer for those that are struggling with such decisions in life.
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Thanks for the compassion you share in this post. May we embody Christ as we love one another and navigate this challenging issue!
Thank you for pointing out that there is so much more behind the decision, and the best approach is to approach it with compassion. I haven’t always done that and spoken before thinking. I was adopted at birth; therefore, I could have been one of those souls not walking the earth today.
A really thoughtful piece about a complex and emotive subject.
Yeah bookmaking this wasn’t a high risk determination outstanding post! .