Abortion to Hope: Broken to Beautiful - CBN.com

[drumheadcircle]

What if there really is a judgement day? How are all these murders getting in then? Only the beheaded and martyred are allowed in the kingdom

[inlovewithjesus1980]

I may be ashamed of what i did....but i am not ashamed of the gospel of God's grace, forgiveness and His salvation. The more i wanted to share my own testimony too so that God's healing power can be preached to the nations. God is a restorer and He wants to heal hurting people and people who are broken. God doesnt dish out punishment but He teaches and disciplines us from our mistakes

[inlovewithjesus1980]

Just think for a moment....when you made mistakes, will you prefer to be handled gently, and graciously with God's truth and conviction in your heart so you can seek God's forgiveness for your sins? Rather than being judged for our mistakes? So if anyone thinks that they are righteous, i would suggest that they should compare themselves with God, not with themselves. No one is righteous, except for God Himself. Treat others with compassion and love, rather than being judgemental.

[inlovewithjesus1980]

For those who are judging gwen and other women who went through abortion, before you cast your first stone on anyone, please examine yourselves first and search your heart if you are sinless and all perfect like Jesus. Please stop being so self righteous for your own sake!!! Christians are not perfect people thats why we need Jesus in our lives. We need God's grace and forgiveness when we make mistakes. All of us are fallen human beings and we all fall short of God's standards!!!

[inlovewithjesus1980]

Gwen.... i am also glad that you did share it with your church. It actually took a lot of courage to admit your mistake and feel convicted for what you have done. God sees our heart when we truly repent for our sin and He cleansed us from our sins and forgive us for our iniquity. Just because we are christians, that doesnt make us perfect. We are still humans and we make mistakes. Only Jesus is perfect. By his blood, we are washed clean as white as snow. :)

[inlovewithjesus1980]

I am really touched and thankful for your testimony. It moved me because i once had an abortion too....when i was 24. I can totally relate to you in every way and i went through the same emotional experience as you did. I was ashamed of myself and i felt really depressed after the abortion. I totally regretted the abortion and often wonder the sex of the baby. I am so glad that you shared this story. It actually took a courage for you to share it because it wasnt easy. God bless you. :)

[inlovewithjesus1980]

I am really touched and thankful for your testimony. It moved me because i once had an abortion too....when i was 24. I can totally relate to you in every way and i went through the same emotional experience as you did. I was ashamed of myself and i felt really depressed after the abortion. I totally regretted the abortion and often wonder the sex of the baby. I am so glad that you shared this story. It actually took a courage for you to share it because it wasnt easy for you.

[MizzStrawBerry101]

that was Just Beautiful to understand what you did was wrong and to admitt it to the world is the most brave and Intellegent thing ever and i thank you....for letting ppl understand what an abortion can do to you and how it can affect your life

[crumbducks]

what a whore gwen was having premarital sex like that. she's been a christian since age 9 at least and should know better. at least jesus had the good sense to punish her mistake with a baby.

[loverboyz1393]

@crumbducks FYI. God don't punish, but teaches.

[crumbducks]

@loverboyz1393 ohhhhhh, ok. that's right. jesus is the enforcer, while god is more of the good-cop type. thanks for clearing that up.

[loverboyz1393]

@crumbducks lol. Not sure if you are being sarcastic or not. Anyway, Right now we are losting there are more people going to hell, than there are people going to Heaven, which is really sad. I don't mind bearing the hardship of this world knowing that i can rest and enjoy heaven. Than enjoy this world and loss my soul in Hell. WHICH PEOPLE ARE DOING.

[BigmanSDMF]

ABORTION IS ABOMINATION - PLAIN AND SIMPLE MURDER-

[Sueezee1]

@BigmanSDMF says abortion is murder

~~~~~~~~~~~ Youre a prolife LIAR. No, it is not! Dont you have any truths that will work for you?

[Sweetheart630]

People can be so judgmental, but it takes a lot of courage to speak out and admit your mistakes. To the people judging Gwen - don't be hateful towards her, but look at yourselves and evaluate your own sins and mistakes.

[belauidid]

I love this

[RichPeru63]

"Sunday Best" is so stupid! At church, we should think of each other as listeners--knowing that we ourselves are also imperfect and know that each one of us are sinners, only saved by the Grace of God. Personally, I would tell Gwen thank you for sharing and that other people need to know what she went through without stupid judgmental attitudes! Yes, she did sin, but don't we all. As long as she learned a lesson, that's all that matters.

[TexasBornNRaise]

they goin 2 hell

[ChristiansofAsia]

Thanks for the upload!

[teddybeartoe]

Oh PLEASE, she just wanted some ass.

[Sueezee1]

these weak, whimpy women are enjoying punishing themsleves. Its the attention and punishment they are looking for because they have no confidence in themselves or their decision. ABORTION DOES NOT CAUSE PAIN. Problems after an abortion are SELF induced! Recurrent and intrusive thoughts are a CHOICE for women!

[LeeL29]

true true

[MsMirrorMirror]

"I can't believe I had allowed myself to get into that position." Oh, enjoy it!

[alee192]

She's not brainwashed. She's blood washed! Praise God for His great grace and mercy.

[stingingnettles]

Alee, you need to get deprogrammed, fast! Try freemindsdotorg

[LeeL29]

you only prove how brainwashed you really are.

[Kayelle1980]

Poor girl, she's been brainwashed by the church from the age of 9.

[stingingnettles]

@Kayelle1980 Sad, isn't it? It happens pretty easily to people who aren't too bright.

[Kayelle1980]

It's not even about brightness. If you get them young enough, you can make kids believe everything.

[jennylangness]

Many Crisis Pregnancy Centers provide Post-Abortion support Groups that will take women thru a confidential, intimate Bible study that allows women to experience forgiveness and healing. If you or someone you know is suffering in silence - you don't need to any longer. Look for a group near you.

[taffygirlgood]

I am christian, so im sure that GOD forgives you...But im sickened by this story, u were ashamed for haveing sex, but compounded that sin by murdering an innocent child...what made me gape in shock, was ur husband saying how cld GOD let this happen? WHAT?! GOD gave us the gift of free will, he wnt let us be tempted passed our ability to turn away, but if u do something its YOUR CHOICE. seems to me ur a christian only when u want to be.

[jennylangness]

I hope you never make a poor choice out of percieved desperation. The bible says all have sinned and all sin causes separation from God. thank god we have aloving God who chose to give His life for us. Your judemental attitude is why so many womwn suffer in silence. 43% of american women have had an abortion and many, many are

christians . but for the grace of god go I - and you.

[bebespider]

True! I'm willing to guess that it's more like 55% because not everyone admits to theirs and I have SO many friends who have had abortions... Take Care

[hoosipower]

wow!

who are you to judge??

you must be perfect then?

I dont think so..... Only Jesus is perfect.

Thankyou for your testimony Gwen. May your testimony reach out to everyone who are willing to listen.

[stingingnettles]

And you ain't sowin' much, poor baby!

[yamagoof]

I'm not understanding why people are giving you thumbs down. What you said is true.

[bebespider]

Ok stupid..you're the reason why people think all Christians are stuck up. I'm a Christian..I had an abortion at 4 weeks due to a medical risk. It was a HARD decision and I suffer for it every day. I never judged women before..and I surely don't judge them now. I know abortion should NOT be the answer to a pregnancy..but in some cases...mistakes happen...or there is an extreme issue. So shut up. You sound stupid.

[taffygirlgood]

@bebespider .. Wow, you really sound like a christian. But you're not, there is NO excuse for abortion & THIS woman killed her baby because she didnt want anyone to know she was having sex..... Then the father actually says "why me" ... & you shld read the sermon on the mount my dear, its very unchristian to call people names. Kisses!

[bebespider]

You're a nobody..so can you explain to us why we she care about your opinion? You have no basis.

[ghettomelody]

@bebespider You need to read the bible every day. It will make you less carnal...  And you are not a saint but you need to become one if you want Jesus to let you in to heaven. Our goal here is to emulate the perfection that Jesus blood is so that people can see Jesus through us.

[bebespider]

No taffygirl..you're just an idiot lol. Yes, I'm a Christian..but I didn't say lead by my example. I'm not cruel to people, but I do call it for what it is. I'm no saint. I love God. That doesn't mean I'm perfect. I will openly admit it and let you know how stupid you really are.

[loriadebbie]

I'm so thankful you shared your story. I had an abortion and can totally relate to everything you said. I had the same emotions. I wondered what my baby would have looked like and if my baby was a boy or girl. I also totally regreted my obortion. I'm so glad you told your story because it is nice to know that just because your christian doesn't mean that you don't make mistakes. Your story has blessed me and has helped with my healing. Hearing your testimony has given me hope. Thank you!

[bebespider]

I am a Christian and also had an abortion. I was extremely early on and felt there was a medical risk. I was slightly mislead, in my opinion and was truly trying to educate myself. It was something I was very against and never wanted to do. I hope to heal as well. Take Care

[Sueezee1]

@loriadebbie says: I wondered what my baby would have looked like

~~~~~~~~~~~ Why in the hell have you CHOSEN to do that and make youself miserable? You love doing that dont you? You think you are so disgusting for aborting that you deserve the beating up you give yourself? Weak, whimpy Women with NO self assuredness in their decision making shouldnt abort.

[warmhandswarmheart]

@Sueezee1 You are some piece of work. I am pro-life and I have more compassion for this woman than you do. So in your perfect world, women should have abortions and never have regrets or wonder what might have been. She didn't call herself disgusting (you did) and she isn't weak or wimpy. It takes a strong brave person to admit to herself and others that she made a choice that was wrong for her. That doesn't mean she isn't self assured it means she is human.

[Sueezee1]

@warmhandswarmheart says: So in your perfect world, women should have abortions and never have regrets or wonder what might have been

~~~~~~~ Who in the hell said that, dumbass??/Can you read? if not, stop reposnding to me, because I hate people who cant comprehend a simple sentence!

[Sueezee1]

@warmhandswarmheart says"she isn't weak or wimpy. It takes a strong brave person to admit to herself and others that she made a choice that was wrong for her

~~~~~~~ No darling, its takes a dumbass, with no self assuredness in her decsion making powers, to do something then regret it! A smart women know BEFORE hand not to abort if its not the right thing for her.

[Sueezee1]

@warmhandswarmheart says: That doesn't mean she isn't self assured it means she is human

~~~~~~~~

 Deciding not to be an intelligent, thinking, planning, adult with self esteem, is NOT being human..its being stupid. Dont blame abortion, blame ignorant women.

[hihosilverlining2]

@loriadebbie - God bless you x

[JM1375]

@loriadebbie Murderer!! ur going to hell

[adoerfler]

I think a lot of times it is social pressure, sometimes imagined pressure, that drive us to do things we know are wrong. A young couple in our church became pregnant and had the baby. Really, I bet the number of us who were virgins on our wedding night was probably close to zero, so we understood. It was a little embarassing for the couple, but time passes and that is forgotten. Gwen, thank you for sharing.

[Ck87JF]

Part 2:

She went off to college and for a short time, went to a church there and was even in the choir, but not long after that, stopped going all together. I think at one time, she may have held some belief, and maybe even now she has a little bit, but I just feel she's so far from God, and I think part of that may be because she's not faced what she did, but I don't know how to help her.

[audio31]

Hey there. Gwen Smith here. I would strongly recommend that you get your sister my book, Broken Into Beautiful. It features my testimony...and the testimonies of many other women who have experienced all different types of brokenness...and clearly points the reader toward the healing arms of Jesus.

Blessings in HIM,

Gwen

[Ck87JF]

Hello, thanks for the book suggestion. I'll check it out and see if my sister will read it.

[Ck87JF]

Part 1:

My sister has been through part of this. She went to church in high school, but I think it was to be with her boyfriend, whose family was well-known in the church. She got pregnant by him, aborted the baby, and broke up with him, then told me years later what she had done.

I can remember times when she would be up late crying, and I didn't know why, but she wouldn't tell me.