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Don't Do It!

Dear Project Rachel,

I used to be you. In a situation I didn't want to be in, heading into a place I thought would easily get me out. Don't do it. I know you're looking for relief. And you may even feel relief after you come back out of there. I did. But it doesn't last. You've already got one regret on your life list. And even though you think what you're about to do will get rid of your one regret . . . give yourself some time. You'll have another regret--and you'll find it's even harder to live with than your first.

It took me four years to finally admit I felt that way. For some people, it takes longer--10, 25 years to realize the hole in their heart is from grief and sorrow over a decision they thought would bring them relief. Don't take 4, or 10, or 25 years out of your life for this. You have already discovered that your life can change in an instant. A moment that you thought would just disappear like other moments. And now you know just how wrong that belief is. One moment and you're pregnant. So, in one moment . . .Do not think one more "moment" will put your life back where it was.

You are forever changed. Few people know that you're pregnant, and I know you're here to keep it that way. Later in your life you will struggle to keep your abortion a secret, yet it will scream inside of you--killing you to get out. Some women turn to drugs, alcohol, and meaningless, empty sexual relationships. Or they become hard and more driven than before--seeking successes, looking for approval from other people, hoping to one day approve of themselves again.

A few women find the one true source of healing, Jesus Christ. I did. Four years after I sought "relief", I finally found it. I accepted Him as my Savior, and put my trust in Him to forgive my sins and be Lord of my life. He has healed me of the pain of my past and the hole in my heart. The abortion wasn't my only sin, but it felt to me like it was my worst--my biggest. All sins are the same size to God. They all break His heart just the same. And all sins lead to the same place--death, which is hell. (Romans 6:23, 2 Peter 2:4-10) But when you sincerely ask Him to, he will forgive you of your sins. (1 John 1:9) But do not think that you can just use Him to do what you want and then go to Him later to ask for forgiveness.

Even though He is merciful, loving, and forgiving (Deuteronomy 4:31; Psalm 31:16; Numbers 14:18), such a prideful and selfish attitude will lead you to even more destruction, so don’t develop it. Don't do what you came for. You can get help right now. You can save yourself from a regretful decision, and Jesus can save you from your sins and death.

Call Project Rachel (1-800-618-HEAL). They will help you get through this. If you want, they can also tell you more about Jesus Christ's salvation. The salvation is free and you can receive it right now. It's simple, just like A B C. Accept that Jesus died to pay for your sins. Believe that He is the Son of God and that He rose from the dead. Confess your sins to Him and stop doing them, accept His forgiveness. You can pray right now, and when you sincerely pray to be saved by Jesus--He’ll save you. You'll receive forgiveness and eternal life, which is heaven.

If you want, you can pray this prayer right now: Dear Lord Jesus, I know that I'm a sinner and I need your forgiveness. I believe that you are the Son of God and that you died to pay for my sins and that you rose from the dead. I now admit my sin and turn to You, trusting you alone as my Savior, and receiving Your gift of forgiveness and eternal life. In Your name I pray, amen.

If you prayed sincerely--then you are forgiven, you’re saved from hell. Now, call that number. They'll rejoice with you over two saved lives today. So will Jesus. So will I.

A sister

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