Abortion isn't only a huge national issue.

It's also a personal tragedy that affects families one at a time.

It was about the day before the abortion, and I walked into the bathroom,

put my hands on my abdomen, and I just said, I'm sorry.

Those were the only words that I ever spoke to that child.

This is the Revive Our Hearts podcast with Nancy Lee DeMoss for Thursday, January 15, 2015.

On January 22, 1973, the U.S. Supreme Court made a decision that has now affected literally hundreds of millions

of women, children, and families.

Many churches will be marking sanctity of human life Sunday this coming weekend.

They're asking the Lord to have mercy and to bring grace and healing to parents who've been affected by abortion and to the

nation that has allowed this practice. This week, as we lead up to the anniversary of Roe v. Wade,

we'll be hearing the story of one woman, Jennifer Smith, who chose to have an abortion. As you

listen to Jennifer's story, you'll hear some parts that are a painful reminder of the deadly

consequences of sin.

But over these next days, I also believe you'll come away with a lot of hope.

So no matter where you've been or what you may have done, I hope you'll see that God can

forgive you.

He can heal you. And then he can forgive you. He can heal you,

and then he can use you to build his kingdom in powerful ways. Jennifer Smith is now the director of the Pregnancy Care Center in Niles, Michigan, just down the street from the headquarters

of Revive Our Hearts. As we're about to hear over these next days,

she now has the privilege day after day

of watching God at work in situations that look hopeless.

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