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Meant to Be
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Meant to Be – What a powerful Christian film! This one really causes you to think and for those that have been through an abortion experience it brings healing and forgiveness. Check out the CFDb Movie Review and don’t forget to leave a comment on this film once you’ve seen it!
Meant to Be
Film Description:
Meant to Be - When 20-year old Nathan Burr (Bradley Dorsey) loses his career and his girlfriend, he questions his purpose in life. Compounding his struggle, Nathan grew up in a foster home and never met his birth mother. Nathan sets out on a quest to find his mother and somehow come to terms with her rejection of him. His journey begins by flying to the city where he was born.
Upon his arrival, Nathan checks into a hotel and meets Mave (Della Reese) the hotel’s housekeeper. Encouraged by Mave’s wisdom and the help of a hotel guest, Shelly, (Kristen Renton) Nathan finds the address of his mother, Linda Dixon (Erika Eleniak). Linda is a social worker who agonizes over the decision she made with Nathan 20 years ago. In an effort to admonish the guilt of giving up her son, Linda is caught up in the life of a teenage mother, Tori (Erin Sossoman) who is conflicted by the decision to abort her baby. When Nathan gathers the courage to meet his mother, he uncovers a terrible secret that totally redefines what was meant to be for his life.
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| FILM CONTACT DETAILS | |
| Company: | Pure Flix Entertainment |
| Contact Person: | |
| Phone: | 480-991-2258 |
| Fax: | 480-473-9811 |
| Email: | Email Contact |
| Release Date | 2013, January 29 |
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| Runtime | 90min. |
| MPAA Rating | Rated PG |
| Format | Blu-ray, DVD, Video on Demand |
| Director | Bradley Dorsey |
| Producer | |
| Writers | Bradley Dorsey, Lori Marett, Marshal Younger |
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| Cinematographer | |
| Language | English |
| Production Company | Dorsey Productions, White Door Media |
| Distribution Company | Pure Flix Entertainment |
| Casting Director | |
| Cast | Aaron Webster, Bradley Dorsey, Colleen Foy, Danielle Hoetmer, Dean Cain, Della Reese, Erika Eleniak, Erin Sossamon, Kate Rene Gleason, Kristen Renton, Leticia Robles, Michael Gross, Stephen Petree |
| Other Crew | |
| Category | Abortion, Adoption, Drama, Youth |
My review:
I have some mixed feelings about this flick. It was written by friends of mine and I really wanted to think this was a must see movie. The message was one that needs to be brought to the world. Young girls need to be made aware of the ramifications for their future when they opt to go through an abortion. And Christians who fight tooth and claw against abortion need to be ready to help candidates for an abortion deal with an unwanted pregnancy through love and caring instead of judgmentalism. You know the axiom: hate the sin but love the sinner. The complaint I had about this movie was some skewed realism – which I can discuss in detail without spoiling the ending of this movie. You might have zippo problem accepting this approach. I’m just too bogged down in pragmatism to accept this without mentioning that this story used a gimmick that some people might think is cool and mysterious, but it messed with my mind. If you’re in the group who accepts the gimmick (like the Dove reviewer), you might love this flick. I just liked it, but I promise you I’ll never forget it.
It was very sad for me. Brought back some sad memories. For the first time in more then twenty years, I gave some serious thought to what I had done. That life was made more real to me then any time before. It brought me to tears. You are forgiven, but you never forgive yourself.
Good film, makes you think. What was the scripture they quoted from Psalms?
I’m sorry I haven’t seen the film yet so I’m not sure. I know of a great Scriptures from Psalms that it could be though. Psalm 139:13, 14 – For thou hast possessed my reins: thou hast covered me in my mother’s womb. I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.
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Cindy Navarro – Her full review will be found under the Film Review link…
I recommend this film, especially to teens, in hopes they will think before they do something that will always stay with them…and consider their options. It also has a strong message to others who protest from the sidelines, but do no more.
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This movie touched my heart so much and is a step in the right direction for the issue of abortion, there are many different sides to look at and many woman and other people are unaware of the lasting wound this can leave on a person, I really appreciate the aspect it placed on the christian community being a more loving and merciful group as apposed to the very unkind and judgmental group, I cried my eyes out, but it was a blessing, Thank you so very much for making this movie!
Thank you for trying to expose the eternal truths about abortion. Each child aborted is known to God by name and he does have a plan for them. There are things they would have and could have done on earth, if they’d just been given that opportunity by their mothers. It’s sad to think how much we are missing out on in this world because of poor choices of women. However, I am grateful for an Eternal Father, who has made a way for suffering and mistakes to be overcome and used for good. He still has a plan for each child created, no matter if they are unwanted by their earthly mother who created and aborted them. Each child created has been given an eternal purpose and their life and purpose will continue because of the wisdom and love of a kind, loving, and unchangeable Heavenly Father. We, each of us, is indebted to the God who gave us life and His Son who offered up His own life to bring us hope and freedom from the pains, sufferings, challenges, mistakes, and evil acts we and others create or make.
Before I knew about this movie I had actually thought of an idea about trying to make a TV series that would focus on showing the significance of the people that are missing in our lives because of abortion. It would be about different people and issues they are having because of the lack of someone in their life. Each episode would be about the challenges of certain people caused because they lacked a person who was aborted in their life. That person missing, an aborted child, would some how be made known to those people missing them. Maybe they appear as a spirit or are discovered by some circumstance that helps those missing them realize why they are missing the help or other person they need or want in their life. In some cases the aborted child could be traced to the mother who aborted it, like maybe some genetic situation brings doctors or scientist to her and if she had a child it could help in a cure for some disease, but she aborted her child. Some other situation could be that someone is single and alone because the person she or he could have married or been helped by was aborted. Another situation could be a much needed solution to some illness or issue that someone aborted could have helped to solve because they would have been really smart in the area needing help like the medical field or technology, etc. Another situation could be a couple that are missing out on the blessings of a child because there aren’t children to adopt because of abortion. Another situation could be some big calamity or need for a great number of people happens, and nothing can be helped or accomplished because of the great lack of people to help because of babies being aborted each day, month, year, etc who are missing in the world. There are so many different scenarios that could be created and be realistic. I was thinking maybe it could be done through volunteer work such as how the church that created “Facing the Giants” and “Fireproof” did. The proceeds could go towards programs that help people adopt children, and mothers who would abort their children because they didn’t have support and encouragement. If anyone would be interested and able to make this a reality I think a series like that could really make a difference in the lives of some women who would choose to abort their babies.
I saw this movie a couple of nights ago on Netflix Instant. It impacted me deeply. I think this was the best movie for showing that God planned every life at conception. Every abortion leaves a life not traveled. I recommend this to everyone that thinks they are a true believer & follower of Christ. I recommend it to everyone considering abortion. An excellent treatment of the subject, without rancor or judgement.
Just watched this movie and it had tears rolling down my cheeks near the end. Societally, we have sold the myth that abortion is a nice, simple end to a problem. Wrong it replaces a temporary perceived problem with a permanent heartache. Wish everyone would take the time to watch this movie with an open heart.
I found myself wishing there would have been (in real life) somebody there telling that scared 18 year old it would be okay. Reminding her that God was still there and would carry her and support her. Reality is there are too many people who are there telling you it’s okay to end that life. People there telling you this “mistake” is going to ruin his life. Telling you that you are not capable of doing it on your own. Like the mother in the film the guilt and shame are unbearable. Forgiveness from the Lord is a blessing forgiveness from yourself elusive.
I LOVE this movie!!! I was checkin out the movies I could stream on NetFlix…& found this one…& just clicked on it to play. WOW!!!! This movie HIT HOME cuz I had an ABORTION back in 1979. It was a lil boy. I was ALMOST in my fifth month to where I felt lil butterflies in my tummy. My parents MADE ME Abort…they paid for it. Because the father is a paranoid schizophrenic & they were afraid the baby would have those genes. HA!!!! My other three children do NOT & they are 31, 30 & 28. So, parents do NOT know EVERYTHING!!!! And, now, I must LIVE WITH THE GUILT of what I did. EVERY DAY. And, this VALENTINE’S DAY, my Son SHOULD HAVE turned 33!!!! OH, IT IS HARD!!!!!!!! I advise ANY WOMAN WHO IS PREGNANT…I DON’T CARE IF YOU WERE RAPED: DO NOT ABORT. HAVE YOUR BABY!!!! GIVE HER/HIM UP FOR ADOPTION. YOU DO NOT WANNA SUFFER FROM GUILT THE WAY THAT I AM, NOW!!!!!!!! {for the rest of your life!!!}
Thanks so much for sharing your personal story with us Heather. I am so sorry you were forced to do that and so thankful that your children are all perfectly healthy.
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It is such a sad thing that there aren’t more people with true love and care for each other. That alone would help a lot of young scared girls who get pregnant. I’m so sorry that someone wasn’t there for you. Thank God for His forgiveness.
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I loved this movie. I had an abortion 14 yrs ago and there isn’t a day go by that i don’t think about the child that i didn’t give a chance. I think about the life that we would of had together and the things he could have done. I was in a very abuse relationship and at the time didn’t think i could go through bringing a child into that situation. I just should of let God handle it but i was too scared. I think that this movie really helps you forgive yourself because you know that God has forgiven you. It also helps women of any age really think about the repercussions of having an abortion even years and decades later. the movie is real life and if you have an abortion it stays with you FOREVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you Holly for sharing your story with us. I can’t begin to imagine the pain you’ve gone through and still go through as a result.
God’s forgiveness is so awesome. My prayer is that all women who have had abortions would find that forgiveness as well.
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I thought this was a very well made movie, but I had a problem with the fantasy part, the hotel, the others in the hotel, the mother never forgiving herself, that’s not scriptural, that’s bondage and very sad. The young man forgiving her and saying how much he loved her, the part with the flower – I wish she could have done that for herself. The movie ended with the mom never really having a relationship with God. God’s love and forgiveness is what makes us whole, whether it’s a girl who had an abortion, a boy who sleeps around, a liar, a cheater, His love and what His Son did on the cross, and accepting that makes us whole. I did not see that clearly portrayed in this movie. It’s is a well made movie, but the touched by an angel into fantasy of “what could have been” really bothered me – especially the hall way of pictures. I thank the Lord that poor abandoned souls are not really living like that.
Hi Kim, we just finished watching this one as well and I do agree that I’m thankful they aren’t living like that too but the film is very realistic because most woman have a difficult time finding that forgiveness for themselves. It is a sort of bondage but I can’t understand it because I’ve never gone through an abortion. We know that God can heal all wounds through even the deepest but it does take time. I thought God’s love was portrayed greatly and the pain was realistic but now that you point it out, it would have been nice to see an actual conversion as a result. That would have made the movie perfect for me.
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To Kim, actually, I think the inability of the woman to forgive herself was very real and applicable, both in reality and spiritually. Only God’s forgiveness is truly “real” and without that, we can’t actually forgive ourselves (and should we??). I believe the boy was passing on God’s forgiveness (for his new boss), and she had that new ability once she could finally accept from the source. Now to people in general, I believe the fantasy part (not just the hotel) allows a number of people who have experienced loss due to sin (not only those in an abortion situation) to understand God’s forgiveness ….. for them, for us all ……
To Dee and Annelie, you asked about Psalms, I hope you aren’t forgetting Jer 1:5 “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you,” And the Psalms excerpt goes on into v 15 to 17 as well, I’ve included the entire section from NIV:
For you created my inmost being;
you knit me together in my mother’s womb.
14 I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;
your works are wonderful,
I know that full well.
15 My frame was not hidden from you
when I was made in the secret place,
when I was woven together in the depths of the earth.
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.
17 How precious to me are your thoughts,[a] God!
How vast is the sum of them!
How magnificent and what magnitude are the thoughts of God toward us and for us! May we “magnify” Him in return, all our days!
That’s perfect Randy – WONDERFUL! Great verses – all of them.
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It seems like the film gives a guilt trip on the subject. Women should not have feel guilty about this years down the line. It depends on their life circumstances and the reasons why they had to abort. Sure I love the beauty of a baby and child just as much as anyone, but this is a complicated subject.
Everyone looks at this film a little different based on their own backgrounds I suppose. What I saw was God loving us and having a purpose for each one of us even from the womb. The rest of the film was about the realities of our choices. Similar to David who was forgiven for his act of adultery and murder. I don’t believe he ever fully recovered from it as the consequences of his sin stayed with him throughout the remainder of his life and even affected his offspring. I believe there is a difference between remembering so as not to repeat the sin than remaining there where no healing can take place. With any loss, we suffer, but God’s love and time is supposed to heal our wounds. ONE DAY…in Heaven there will be no more pain, no more tears any longer – that is the DAY I’m looking forward to.
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I often wonder what my two children that I aborted in 1989 and 1991 would be now. Now that I am saved and I am a Christian, I wonder what God’s plan was for them and it makes me sad to know that I ruined it. This movie caught me by surprise as I watched it with my 17 year old daughter. My husband and I have three girls who we have taught and continue to teach the word of God and how we are supposed to live our lives to honor Him. It doesn’t erase what I did but this movie was great to make people aware that a life is a life at conception and that God has a plan for everyone of us.
I’m sorry for your pain Sonrisa. I had 2 miscarriages and although it’s not quite the same I believe that someday in Heaven we can have our children grow up in Heaven with us and that will be for eternity. That’s my hope although I realize there is no exact Scripture for that belief.
Thanks Sonrisa
I just finished watching this movie and it blew my mind. Like you, I had two abortions 1995 and 1996, and there is always an ache in my heart fot what I did. I think about how old they would be now and what their personalities would have been like. The years after 1996 were full of regret and heartache. I finally found peace in God on 2010 thru a Bible study that I started participating in 2004. God works for our happines, and praise Him for He has done so in my life. He has forgiven me and I’ve finally forgiven myself.
I had no intentions on watching this movie and had I known it’s contents I would not have. I have to forgive me and God has already has he seen it all before it happend.
This movie is so poignant and thought provoking for me. I had an abortion in 1988, right before I went to college. My parents found out I was pregnant and they flipped out. I remember it like it happened yesterday. I came into my living room and my whole family was there…I mean grandparents, parents, aunts and uncles, and my brothers and their families. They had decided that I would have an abortion because the small town I lived in, and the fact that my mother was a very prominent teacher, was just not going to handle me pregnant. I told them “no!” and went to my room. I heard my mother on the phone a couple of days later, making an appointment for me with an abortion clinic in Chicago for the next weekend. I remember crying for days. I was so upset that I wouldn’t and couldn’t have a say in my own life. I was 18 at the time, so I was technically an adult, but I had been so sheltered that I was told I would get kicked out of the house, disowned, and left to fend for myself if I didn’t go through with it. On the day of the abortion, my good friend and later on boyfriend came with me. He held me while I lay in the back seat crying…all the way to Chicago, IL. I kept begging my mother to let me keep it, but she wouldn’t talk to me. We pulled up to the clinic and their were protesters. We walked in and filled out the paperwork. My step-dad tried to pay with a check and was told they only took cash, so he left to cash a check at a bank. I remember sitting and then laying on the table, cold and terrified. The nurse came in and told me to get it together, it wasn’t so bad and I would feel better after it was all done. The sucking sound made me throw up and the pain and cramping was horrible. Afterwards I heard the nurse and doctor talking to my mother about how far along I truly was, I thought I was about 9 weeks. They had preformed an illegal abortion because I had been almost 5 months at that time. I asked the nurse if she knew what the sex of the baby was and she said it had been a girl, but that I was young and healthy and should be able to have many children after this was done. Crying was all I could do from that point on…for a long time. It put a definite strain on my relationship with mom. I think about the little girl who would now be almost 25 today. I did not believe in abortion and felt I was ready to live on my own. I was a statistic…I ended up having a baby within 1 year from the abortion and I had my son, Alex. I remember the day so vividly and think about the abortion everyday. I am so sorry for killing another human being. I just cant seem to forgive myself, although I am sure God has forgiven me. I pray that if you are looking for a way out of your situation. God forgive me and Love me dearly! Amen
Hi Paula,
My heart is truly broken for your pain. What a terrible situation to find yourself in and feeling like you didn’t have a choice. I am so sorry. The comments made on this page have been truly heartbreaking and I know it breaks God’s heart as well. He loves us so much! What a forgiving God we have.
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All i can say is wow! The movie started out a bit slow, i wasn’t too interested, but when i kept going and watched to the end. Definitely a tear jerker for me. It really made me think about all the lives that could have been lived and enjoyed but werent because of the choices that so many young girls made. God has plans for us but he does give us choices. Sometimes hes not happy with those choices but he allows them. Very powerful movie and i recommend it to anyone really.
This was an amazing movie and very well written. The message is very necessary in our times.
I thought the movie was slow at first but it hit me by surprise when Nathan discovers he does not exist because his mom had an abortion. I came face to face with my own abortion and realized the fact that I had never dealt with it. I still married the man I fell pregnant with and went on to have two girls. I was so moved to hug my children and realize that God gave me two more chances to be a mom and that even with my first daughter, I took the morning after pill and though they say it is not an abortion pill, I think it is because at my sonogram at 7 weeks, I had two fetuses but ended up with one daughter. So today, I just realized I had two abortions and I have only owned up to one.
” No judgments here, just an observation…
The only part of the movie I struggled with are these lost souls in a hotel because their mothers aborted them. Our children’s spirits are all in the bosom of the Father where they belong and they are not on earth trying to find their mothers.
Another troubling part is why the children seem only to hold their mothers accountable. While I know that mothers bear the bulk of the burden of abortion, this aspect further stigmatizes women how have had to make these choices.
And I love the part where she challenges Christians to do more than just picket abortion clinics from their high horses and actually reach out to a mother who is making this choice.
Finally, I love people who say, “I do not know what its like because I have never had an abortion.” It sounds like Christians who say, “I thank God that I am humble.
Remember this is a movie making a point, it’s not at all to be considered Biblical, especially the part about the hotel.
The reason people say the statement that they don’t know what it’s like is because that is the truth. It’s the same as someone
that wants to comfort someone who just had a loss. They can’t understand it so it’s better to say they can’t understand instead of “Oh I understand what you
are going through” because they don’t. I hope that makes sense. It has NOTHING at all to do with false humility. We all sin and fall
short of the glory of God so where someone may not have had an abortion doesn’t mean they haven’t sinned. I hope that makes sense.
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I wish I had been able to see this movie ten years ago. I know God has forgiven me, but I still think about my selfish decision and how things might have been different if I had looked beyond myself at the life I was taking away.
This movie made me very sad. I had an abortion 23 years ago and have never been able to forgive myself. God must have forgiven me because he gave me 3 beautiful children. Ill always wonder what if….
Hi Monica, giving you a hug – God forgives us whenever we ask, no matter how bad it is. Take assurance in that fact. He promises in I John 1:9 – if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
I claim this one a lot – we all have difficulty forgiving ourselves. I am SOOO thankful that you have 3 beautiful children and maybe…one DAY…in Heaven you can be reunited with this other child. That is my dream for my 2 children that were lost in miscarriage. All I know that is one DAY there will be no more tears or pain and that is what all God’s children can look forward to.
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This movie touched my heart. I understand the pain Linda feels. Even though, as her husband tells her, God forgave her a long time ago, it isn’t as easy to forgive yourself. For those of you who have had an abortion or miscarriage and wonder about that child, please read Heaven is for Real by Todd Burpo. It gives an insight of Heaven from the perspective of a very young boy who died on an operating table and was taken to Heaven and came back. I cried my eyes out, but in a good way. It details what happens to babies who never had the chance to live, due to abortion or miscarriage. I miscarried and it gave me such peace and joy. I think it may do the same for you. God bless you all.
I was not aware of what this movie was about and it seemed to start slow so I considered not watching it. Something made me continue to watch and at the point it began to discuss abortion I knew it was meant for me to see. I too had an abortion 30 years ago. I know that Jesus Christ died for my sins and I am forgiven. The bible reassures me of that and Easter renews the dept that was paid for our sins in which I am so thankful. It is hard to forgive yourself because you never forget, you regret the decision and will always grieve the loss and for not allowing your child a chance at this earthly life. So this movie helps remind those of us who have had abortions that God loves us, loves our child and we know where he/she is with our Father in the most perfect body in the most perfect place Heaven. Thanks for allowing comments
So many touching stories, I thank everyone for sharing them.
I have never been able to forgive myself for two selfish abortions I had at a young age (35 yrs ago). I take responsibility for them, though felt pressure from the fathers. Two different fathers. I now have four awesome Christian children and will always carry what I did with me. I know they say God forgives all, I just can’t get passed forgiving myself.
I had no clue what this movie was about, but I do believe I was meant to watch it and that God played a part in that. God, once again, I beg for your forgiveness and pray that I can someday forgive myself.
Picked this movie on a whim. I will never forget it. By the end of the movie, I was bawling. Society needs to become aware of the horrific nightmares of abortion. Life is too precious, and we have an obligation to defend those whose voices can’t yet be heard. I’d watch this movie again and again.
Outstanding movie … Great Cast … Lots of food for thought …
A SILENT VOICE
You knew me before I existed
All I would ever be
Your works to accomplish
I know you were depending on me
You formed me in my mother’s belly
And called me from her womb
You sanctified me unto yourself
A prophet to a world filled with gloom
To be a voice for those who could not speak
A light to show the way
Opening up blinded eyes
And helping the lost along the way
Oh! To think what might have been
If only I had been born
The changes that would have taken place
The love I could have shown
I know you are still my God
And you’re always in control
But somewhere along the line
This abortion has to go
My mother made a decision
It is called a woman’s right to choose
Now all the joy I could have been
Was her mistake to loose
There are wrongful laws of our land
Protecting this right of choice
I have this question of all mankind
Who will be my voice?
Bowen
I too came across this movie on Netflix and did not know at first that it was about abortion. On March 20th 2013 my apartment burnt down. I lost mostly everything and had just moved into the apartment on Jan. 14 2013. Didn’t get around to getting my renters insurance yet. The things that made it through the fire was my bible, pictures and letters. Things that are not replaceable. I too had an abortion around 8 years ago. Afterwards I tried to block it from my mind and justify my reason. Was also in a bad relationship and didn’t know how I would pay my bills and lots of other excuses. I prayed to God what should I do for days before I actually did it. I told him the situation I was in and how could I possibly make it through a pregnancy and have a baby with the guy I was with. After the fire, I had so many blessings coming from all directions and it was obvious to me that it was Gods hands working in my life, to put me back on the path that he had intended for me to be on. I prayed and asked God for the first time since I had the abortion 1 day before watching this movie. Like I said before, I had no idea what this movie was about before I started watching it. So I know that He showed me that he heard my prayer for forgiveness and was proving it to me by me watching the movie the very next day after I had after 8 years of blocking it from my memory asked him for forgiveness for having the abortion. I know that my baby he/she is in heaven with God and that one day I will meet my child and be united with my family in heaven and I am now going through the process of forgiving myself. For the longest time I felt like, How could God forgive me for doing this. That is why it took so long for me to even ask him for forgiveness. But from reading everyone’s comments I know that He has forgiven me and I need to forgive myself. I have had a little girl since then. She is 3 years old. While I was pregnant I prayed for a little girl and I got a little girl. Everyday I tell her she is my angel and my best friend and my princess. And sometimes I will say what are you to mommy and she will say I am your angel, your best friend and your princess. Thank you Jesus for dying for my sins and thank you God for your mercy and forgiveness. Please pray for me that I will come to a place where I can forgive myself. God bless everyone and I hope to see all of you in Heaven, where there is no more pain or tears. And us all reunited with our loved ones.
Thank you so much Cynthia for sharing that with us – we are so thankful you’ve asked for and received that forgiveness. I know your words will bring encouragement to many people. We are all sorry to hear about your apartment burning down as well. That is horrible. Did you go to the Salvation Army to get some replacement items? If you haven’t, please go to them because they help out a lot of people who have been in a fire get back on their feet again.
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i also was caught by surprise when we found out the guy was aborted. its a wednesday & i almost never just watch a movie on my netflix app. in the middle of the week. i spotted it & started watching which is unusual for me.
so, i had to run to my closet because my daughter kept passing through the living room & i couldnt stop the tears burning in my eyes when the guy looked at his picture again. & then i was crying very much when he knelt by his mom & said he forgave her. im so happy my baby is with the King of Kings & not wandering earth, but i do long to hold my sweet baby & hear her voice & tell her im so sorry. i know nothing i say can take away what i did. i had my abortion on may 11, 2001 when i was 16. i’ve asked Jesus out loud many times to forgive me, so i know He must have already. i love Him & He’s shown me His love.. i just wonder why i can’t live in the joy & peace of His forgiveness & why i still fall apart when i watch a movie like this..
im reading a book about Heaven & what the bible says about the New Earth that God will renew all things for His glory. its by randy alcorn. anyway, i believe that God in His mercy & special love for children covers them with Christs blood. he talks about psalm 8:2, also quoted by Jesus in matt 21:16, “from the lips of children & infants you have ordained praise” & it says the inclusion of infants is signifigant because they wouldnt be conscious of giving praise. so although children are sinners who need salvation, God very may well cover them with Christs blood so they can be in Heaven. john the baptist was filled with the Holy Spirit in the womb (luke 1:15) God knew jeremiah before the womb (jeremiah 1:5)
so, i have MUCH hope to meet my daughter & when the old things have passed away & God makes all things new making a new Heaven & new Earth, i hope to have a few adventures hand in hand with Jesus & holding my other hand, my sweet daughter.