I once heard someone say, “There’s a difference between forgiveness and healing,” but it wasn’t until God led me on a twenty-five year journey that I finally understood the profound truth of those words.
Today, many women still suffer in silence. Even, perhaps especially, inside God’s Church. Like me, they have abortion in their past. While they may have come to regret their decision, the choice cannot be undone.
The truth is that all of us have suffered the pain and regret of past choices. The wounds of abortion are especially difficult as we often hesitate to talk about them. Even after receiving God’s forgiveness, many continue to suffer shame and regret in silence. But there is hope.
The Need for Healing
For some of us, even if we receive God’s forgiveness, the struggle to forgive ourselves still lingers. While only God has the power to forgive, our suffering is still real. It exposes the truth that there remains a deep wound in our heart. Even if we have embraced God’s love and forgiveness, the aftermath of our tragic choices can remain – perhaps for a lifetime – if left unhealed.
The reality is that there is a difference between forgiveness and healing: we need both. Have you suffered the heartache of abortion? Do you struggle to forgive yourself?Â
I know what that’s like. For years, I kept my abortion a secret. I know what it’s like to suffer in silence. Worthy of Love is more than a Bible study. It’s a journey of hope – and a promise of healing.
Are you are ready to embrace the love and forgiveness God offers? Get your copy of Worthy of Love today and let the healing begin.
“Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace and be freed from your suffering.” – Jesus (Mark 5:34 NIV)
Shadia is a passionate Bible teacher, award-winning author and speaker who has a heart for seeing lives transformed by the power of God’s Word. She holds a master’s in biblical and theological studies and is author of several books and Bible studies.
I bought your book today. Oh I needed to read it. Im having a hard time moving past my abortion. It was on 6-12-13. I..its still hard to process, everything happened so fast. I have asked God to forgive me, Im having trouble forgiving myself.
I’m so glad that God is patient in waiting for us to trust that His forgiveness is enough. It saddens me to think how many years (more than 25) I sat silently within my church families, not trusting or believing that it was ok to go to my pastor with this shameful, painful secret of abortion. And even when I gathered the courage to do so, it felt as though he was symbolically putting his finger to his mouth and whispering, “shhh”. Thankfully, God does want us to live victoriously, and He found ways to reach through His servant’s “shhh” to truly hear me and put me on the path to discovering the depth of His forgiveness and healing. I am so grateful for the way He used Worthy of Love as part of my healing!
Praise the Lord, Sandi! Even when we as His servants (whether pastors, fellow believers, etc.) fail Him, He remains faithful 🙂
Sandi, I to suffered in silence for over 30 years. When I finally spoke to my pastor, I found mercy and grace. He led me to the healing journey, Save One. I pray you will find the right heading journey for you. Our babies are in Heaven. God bless you, Lynda
Lynda, I’m so sorry I did not see this until now….yes, our babies are in heaven, and I look to the day I will see my daughter. I rejoice with you that the Lord has shown you the path He set aside for your healing, just as I have found complete healing. Praise Him for His grace, forgiveness, and heart for healing His deeply wounded children. Bless you, dear sister!
God bless you!!!!
Thank you for your sweet words, Lynda! May the Lord bless you as well with His glorious peace 🙂