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Mother’s Day and Abortion
It is Mother’s Day, and your emotions are all over the place. If you do not have children here on Earth, you may feel alone and want to isolate by avoiding Mother’s Day celebrations all together. You may wonder what Mother’s Day would have looked like if your baby was with you in this celebratory moment.
If you have Earthly children, you may feel unworthy when your motherhood is being recognized and honored by your children and possibly your spouse. They may not even know the grief you are struggling with due to them not knowing at all about your precious one (s) in Heaven. After choosing abortion, you may not feel like you have earned any mother of the year award, but God has a different view on how He sees you. The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:18
When we are faced with abortion, there are many things we do not take into consideration. We are in such a dire situation with a future so bleak, bringing a baby into this world is the last thing we think we can do. Unfortunately, it is the aftermath of our abortion when all the, “What have I done?” thoughts come crashing upon us. From that point on we are faced with a landmine of triggers; guilt, shame, unforgiveness, the emotions can feel endless.
Holidays are reserved for families. Whether you have a large or small family or just you, family gatherings are spread over every advertisement, littered in every commercial, scattered throughout every store, and copied and pasted on every social media platform. We cannot escape it. If you have chosen abortion, this day can be extremely exhausting especially if you must fake your way through nieces and nephews, or your friend’s children. But God is a willing participant on alleviating your angst no matter the cause, bringing you peace during turmoil. Cast all your anxiety on the Lord because he cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7
It is normal to feel out of sorts in such a fragile situation, it is okay to not be okay during this time, and it is okay to capture alone time if you feel it is needed. Abortion leaves layered wounds which require much healing. God wants to peal each layer back in order to thoroughly work on your healing process. Because Jesus Christ himself experienced many losses, setbacks, ridicule, and mockery, it is by His precious blood shed we can feel His healing in more ways than we could imagine. But He was wounded for our transgressions. He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed Isaiah 53:5
You may think abortion is the unpardonable sin, that you don’t deserve to be acknowledged with love or show love on Mother’s Day, but because of God’s unfailing love, truth, and grace, He recognizes you as your precious baby’s mother. And by His grace, He will heal that hurt for you entirely as you trust Him. Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and from Jesus Christ, the Father’s Son, will be with us in truth and love. 2 John 1:3
Surrendering to God our everything allows Him to heal everything. It may be scary at first to acknowledge your hurt after abortion, but it is necessary and encouraged. In order to live the abundant life God has intended for us, we must trust and let go. Let God lighten your load. Ask Him to sit with you this Mother’s Day in the quiet, in the sadness, in the grief, in the uncertainty. If the tears need to fall, allow this moment of intimacy between you and a Father who loves you without conditions, without ridicule. Cry out to your father who weeps with you in your upsets. Because He loves you, He will never forsake you, not on Mother’s Day and not ever. And Jesus wept. John 11:35
If you feel you are ready to receive God’s full healing, please connect with me or Yvonne at 770-466-3900. We are here to offer His hope, healing, and life after your abortion.
Tasha Fiedler