How I Found God Through My Abortion Journey (Part 2) - Cynthia Wenz

[@priscillavelazquezs]

When I lost my baby, In 2009, I called you guys and you sent me a package with a little card titled “My Precious One” I still have it, and though everyone forgot about my miscarried baby, I didn’t-and many times I’ve told myself, Focus on The Family thought of my baby as a real baby, so I will meet My child one day.

[@focusonthefamily]

Thanks for writing, Priscilla! We're so encouraged by your heartfelt testimony to the Lord's ministry to you during your critical time through Focus. May you continue to experience God’s love and care in the days ahead.

[@nicolettemoore7711]

Oh I love this. I lost 4 and birthed 4. My first miscarriage my Catholic husband at the time, got me a St Michael card for miscarried and aborted babies. When I connected pain of miscarriage and abortion I never truly believed in choice but was choice- that moment I became fully pro life

[@amymanus5561]

At 23,i had an abortion. BIGGEST MISTAKE I EVER MADE!!! I think about GODS CHILD HE WAS TRYING TO BLESS ME WITH. I DID'NT ONLY ABORT 1 CHILD I ABORTED GENERATIONS OF GODS CHOSEN!! I NEVER HAVE A DAY THAT I DONT THINK OF THAT CHILD, I KNOW IN MY HEART THE BABY IS A BOY,THE LORD PRESSED IT ON MY HEART TO NAME HIM,SO I DID...JOHN DANIAL,I WILL SEE HIM ONE DAY! BECAUSE THE PRECIOUS LORD JESUS HAS FORGIVEN ME AND I HAVE FORGIVEN MYSELF ALL THOUGH I STILL HAVE A HEART ACHE.

[@laurenshannon2703]

The hidden truth behind sin at every level. You can't imagine how much I understand your heart. Only by grace we stand. It will be our worshipful joy for eternity. He saved us. He loves us.

[@childofthesun8889]

I had an abortion years ago. I didn't want to do it but I was backed into a corner with my life and my mother had told me I need to have it done. I don't blame her because like this lady said, she was doing what she thought was best, but it has been about 7 years now and I'm still an absolute mess over it. I cry and repent almost daily. The funny thing is, I feel in my heart it was a boy, and the name that keeps coming to me is John. I would never choose that as a name as it's really old fashioned, but that's the name that's in my heart when I think about him. So when I saw this and you felt yours was named John, my jaw literally dropped.

[@focusonthefamily]

Hello, friend. We’re glad Cynthia’s testimony touched your heart in a special way. Also, we’re sorry to hear about your experience with an abortion in the past, and we can certainly understand the feelings you expressed. We’ll be praying, asking God to draw you closer to Himself and fill you with His strength and peace. On a similar note, we’d like to make you aware of two resources that we hope would minister to you: our Healing the Hurt booklet {media.focusonthefamily.com/heartlink/pdf/new-healing-the-hurt-2018.pdf} and an article series titled “Dealing With the Trauma of a Past Abortion” {www.focusonthefamily.com/pro-life/pre-born/dealing-with-the-trauma-of-a-past-abortion}. In addition, we invite you to browse our online list of recommended materials {www.focusonthefamily.com/resources-hope-healing-after-abortion/}. Of particular interest might be the book A Solitary Sorrow: Finding Healing and Wholeness After Abortion by Teri Reisser. It’s available through our online Family Store at store.focusonthefamily.com. If you’d like to discuss your situation at greater length, please feel free to contact Focus on the Family’s Counseling Department Monday through Friday between 6:00 A.M. and 8:00 P.M. Mountain time at 1-800-A-FAMILY (232-6459). When you call, just give your number to the Family Help Center staff member who answers the phone. They will pass along your contact information to one of our professional counselors, who will return your call just as soon as they’re able. May God bless and guide you, friend.

[@thekingsdaughtergh]

This is exactly my story 😢

[@GrannySanny]

My husband's cousin had an abortion at a young age. Later when she married and had a child she wanted, she could never forgive herself for the one she had terminated. She slowly started losing her mind, her marriage ended and she lost custody of her child. She took her own life. I wish she had ben able to come to a point of reconciliation. Keep telling your story and reaching out to those who need it.

[@GrannySanny]

@Sydney Hoskins Thank you for your sweet response. People don't always consider the cost down the road.

[@childofthesun8889]

that's so sad, if only she could have found someone to talk to like this lady, someone who could have shown her the way to redemption

[@liatsaad330]

I can completely relate to your cousin . It is indeed an unbearable pain and when in unplanned pregnancy it can be very challenging to keep it because the society tells us it’s the easy way out. But no one tells you how terrible the loss and regret afterwards. (From experience…) So you can’t say she hasn’t thought her options , only that it is really so hard and you cannot realise the magnitude of it only when it’s too late . Maybe if she had custody she would know she has to stay in this world to raise him

[@lynnettehorning915]

Cynthia is incredibly brave to share her story! Courage is contagious and she's giving someone else the confidence they need to tell their story and find healing.

[@CynthiaSWenz]

I 'see' the Chronicles of Healed for Life in our nation. Every mother's face on the cover of a book just like mine. the voices of moms united in the healing and redemption of Jesus to eradicate abortion from our nation. When the mother's heart is healed and speaks, the Lord can move mountains through it. Let it be Lord! Blessings Lynnette and thank YOU for encouraging me!

[@anamunguiacoach7676]

A heartbreaking story and such a redemption in Cyntia”s life! She is awesome! Congrats!!

[@pattydaly1779]

Such a beautiful and powerful story. Thank you for being so transparent and sharing your testimony. The Lord is working through you to show so many people He will redeem & forgive those who choose Him. I pray many will come to know Him through this message in their time of need.

[@idahoplantlady]

Oh how I've cried the last 2 days. Love this show. Thanks Cynthia for your testimony.

[@Michelle-by9fp]

Me too

[@lisawillis3]

This whole story is a beautiful example of God’s redemption and how He can restore fully. ❤️

[@merg1011]

I have done so much worse than her. I am not worthy of anything that God gives me but I always have a tiny little hope that may be he will forgive me. The self hate that comes with abortion is so real

[@wanjikz92]

He has forgiven you and he loves you more than you imagine

[@lonahall3147]

Sickening

[@TheGingering]

@@lonahall3147 what’s sickening?

[@emilyduby]

I pray you would know how much the Lord loves you and how much Jesus has washed you clean. May He redeem your story so that where there are ashes there would be beauty.

[@priscillavelazquezs]

I love love your show. I am so thankful to hear about others and God’s work in their lives, especially when I feel like mine is so crummy.

[@susanakahlhamer2015]

Wow! Unbelievable! Oh Lord! I thank you for your truth and mercy!

[@jimmymargie]

I needed this ✨

[@monicastoner2961]

What a powerful story . So many tears . You are so right . This is God’s story . Painful but beautiful story . Thank you for sharing

[@chikamsonwamara]

I so much love this show. Thank you so very much 🥰

[@alannaking5374]

Bless you Momma ♡♡♡

[@CynthiaSWenz]

Alanna I receive and appreciate SO much the blessing - YES I am indeed a Momma of both children here and in God's care. Much Love.

[@childofthesun8889]

thank you Cynthia, that was an amazing testimony. I'm crying so much but hanging on your every word, and will take your advice to read Romans

[@CynthiaSWenz]

God's freedom, redemption, and healing are afforded to all of God's children. Yes, read Romans in-depth, cry out to the Father, who will in turn reach out to you. I am praying for you, celebrating your tears, and appreciating the connection.

[@kristas9632]

Beautiful story Cynthia, thank you for sharing!

[@geloofie]

Tried to find her organization liberated for love but couldn't find it. Do you have the link?

[@focusonthefamily]

Hello, friend! You might want to check out her website, Healed for Life, bddy.me/3OxmHaY. God bless you!

[@adlihkristopher2906]

Amen 🙏

[@saviohrt]

Amen

[@rebeccaconway5038]

Having a Baby at age 12

[@GeorginaDanqwuah]

How about babies that have deformities, Is ok to abort?

[@CynthiaSWenz]

LIFE is always God's choice - I would pray children even with challenges are still afforded the freedom of LIFE.

[@NO-wp5tb]

Absolutely not!!! It is never okay to abort. Never!!!

[@GeorginaDanqwuah]

Thank you!