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Why Every Life Matters: A Biblical Look at ABORTION and GOD's PLAN
- Jan 19
- 5 min read
When we talk about life and abortion, the conversation is often limited to politics, law, or personal autonomy. But for those who look through the lens of Scripture, there is a much deeper—and more ancient—story unfolding. It is a story of a cosmic battle between a Creator who gives life and an enemy who seeks to destroy it.
To understand the weight of this subject, we have to look back at the very beginning.
The Original Conflict: The Seed of the Woman
In Genesis 3:15, right after the fall of man, God issues a prophecy that would define the rest of human history. He tells the serpent:
"And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and hers; he will crush your head, and you will strike his heel."
From that moment on, the enemy knew his defeat would come through a "seed"—a human child. Throughout the Old Testament, we see a systematic effort to "blot out" the line of Judah and David. Why? Because if the enemy could destroy the lineage, he could prevent the birth of the Messiah.
A Recurring Pattern of Slaughter
When we look at history, we see that whenever God was about to do something monumental, the enemy responded with the slaughter of children:
In Egypt: Pharaoh ordered the death of all Hebrew male infants. He thought he was protecting his kingdom; in reality, the enemy was trying to kill Moses, the deliverer.
In Bethlehem: Herod the Great ordered the "Slaughter of the Innocents." He thought he was protecting his throne; in reality, the enemy was trying to kill Jesus, the Savior.
In Revelation 12:4, the Bible pulls back the curtain on these events: "The dragon stood in front of the woman who was about to give birth, so that it might devour her child the moment he was born."
The "Sent Ones": Prophets in the Womb
You may wonder, “What does this have to do with us today?” The Bible tells us that God does not create life randomly. He creates with assignment.
Jeremiah 1:5: "Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations."
Psalm 139:16: "Your eyes saw my unformed body; all the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be."
If God appoints prophets, apostles, teachers, and leaders before they are formed in the womb, then every life terminated is not just a "missed opportunity"—it is the potential silencing of a divine assignment. When we realize that the enemy has been trying to stop "Deliverers" since the beginning of time, we begin to see abortion not just as a choice, but as a strategic spiritual attack against the expansion of God's Kingdom.
The Magnitude of the Loss
We often don't realize how detrimental this is to our world. How many solutions to our current crises, how many spiritual awakenings, and how many voices of truth have been lost? When the enemy convinces us to sacrifice our children—just as he enticed the ancients to sacrifice to Molech—he is robbing the future of the light God intended to send through those lives.
To the One Standing at the Crossroads
If you are reading this right now and considering an abortion, please hear this: You are not just carrying a "choice"; you are carrying a Divine Appointment. The weight you feel, the fear of the future, and the pressure to find a "way out" are often amplified by an enemy who wants to keep you from seeing the glory of what God has placed within you. He wants you to see a burden; God wants you to see a blessing.
Insight: God chose you to be the portal for this specific soul to enter the world. He does not make mistakes in timing or placement.
Clarity: Whatever struggle you are facing—financial, emotional, or relational—God is bigger than that circumstance. When He sends a life, He sends the provision to sustain it. Don't let the enemy rob the world of the light this child was born to bring. Choose life, and watch how God opens doors you never thought possible.
To the One Walking in the Shadow of the Past
If you have already walked the path of abortion, the enemy’s strategy has shifted from deception to condemnation. He once whispered, "It’s not a big deal," and now he whispers, "You are unforgivable." Both are lies.
The sorrow you feel is a testament to the fact that you were created with a heart for God's truth, but that sorrow does not have to be your permanent home.
Redemption: There is no sin so deep that the Cross of Christ is not deeper still. Jesus Christ shed His blood so that your past could be washed white as snow.
Hope: God is the Master of taking our broken pieces and building something beautiful. Your story is not over. He can take your pain and turn it into a platform for healing others. He is not a God who stands far off in judgment; He is the Father who runs to meet the prodigal daughter. Accept His forgiveness today. Lay the burden of your "One" (or however many) at His feet. He doesn't just forgive you; He restores your soul. You are loved, you are seen, and in Christ, you are brand new.
A Prayer of Release and Protection 🙏
If your heart is moved today, we invite you to pray this prayer. Whether you are seeking forgiveness for the past or strength for your future, God is listening.
“Heavenly Father, I come before You acknowledging that You are the Author of Life. I thank You for the truth that I am fearfully and wonderfully made, and that You have a plan for every life that begins in the womb.
Lord, for the times I did not understand the spiritual battle, I ask for Your mercy. I lay my past at the foot of the Cross. I receive Your forgiveness for every abortion and every moment I agreed with the enemy’s plan instead of Yours. Wash me clean, heal my heart, and remove the weight of shame. I believe that You are the God who restores.
For those facing a difficult choice right now, I ask for Your supernatural strength. Silence the voice of the enemy and the spirit of fear. Open their eyes to see the 'Prophet' or the 'Leader' they are carrying. Provide for every need—physically, emotionally, and spiritually—and give them the courage to choose life.
We declare that the enemy’s plan to devour the children is broken in our lives. May Your Kingdom expand, and may we be a people who protect and cherish the 'Sent Ones' You give us. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”
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