At First Baptist Church, our heart is to love people as Jesus loves people. And today, I want to extend a word of deep compassion to every woman who has ever faced the decision of abortion during a pregnancy.

We know these decisions are not made in a vacuum. They are often wrapped in fear, pressure, confusion, or pain. If you are carrying the weight of that decision, please hear this clearly: You are not alone. We are not here to condemn you—we are here to walk with you.

Our faith is anchored in grace and forgiveness. We believe that God’s love is boundless and His mercy is greater than our mistakes. Whatever path has led you to this moment, know that our prayers are with you. If you’re hurting, we are here to listen. If you’re searching, we are here to guide. If you feel forgotten, we are here to remind you of a God who sees and loves you.

As it says in Job 33:4,

“The Spirit of God hath made me, and the breath of the Almighty hath given me life.”

A Nation at a Crossroads

Since the landmark Roe v. Wade decision in 1973, our country has been divided over the issue of abortion. Few issues—perhaps not since slavery—have stirred such profound moral, emotional, and spiritual debate. And now, with Roe overturned in 2022, the battleground has shifted to the states, with places like Colorado taking center stage.

Abortion is not just a medical procedure; it is a moral question of life and death. Since Roe v. Wade, over 63 million babies have been aborted in the United States. That’s nearly 50 times the number of Americans lost in all our nation’s wars. Every year, close to 1 million unborn children are aborted. Statistically, nearly 1 in 3 babies conceived in America is never born.

Many abortions—over 90%, according to the Guttmacher Institute—are not the result of tragic circumstances like rape or the mother’s health. Instead, they are chosen for reasons related to career, education, or personal convenience. Abortion, in these cases, has tragically become a form of birth control.

The most dangerous place for a child in America is not a back alley or inner city—it is the womb of a mother being told that ending the pregnancy is her solution.

A Call to Action: Standing for Life

God’s Word calls His people to take a stand for the vulnerable:

Proverbs 24:11-12

“If thou forbear to deliver them that are drawn unto death, and those that are ready to be slain;
If thou sayest, Behold, we knew it not; doth not he that pondereth the heart consider it?...”

We can no longer turn a blind eye. The unborn have no voice in court. They cannot defend themselves. But Scripture makes it clear: we are to intervene for those being led to death.

We stand on three foundational truths:

1. Life Begins at Conception

Job 33:4 tells us that God gives life. Genesis 2:7 describes how God breathed into man the breath of life. From conception, God is at work. Medically, a baby has a heartbeat at just 18 days and brainwaves by day 40. Almost all abortions happen after this point.

To destroy what God is forming is not a small matter. On one floor of a hospital, doctors may be saving premature babies, while on another, older unborn children are being aborted. The only difference? Location.

2. Life Bears the Image of God

Genesis 1:27

“So God created man in his own image…”

Unlike plants or animals, human life carries the image of the divine. That’s why Exodus 20:13 says, “Thou shalt not kill.” Human life is sacred, not just functional. Every person—born or unborn—bears the image of their Creator and deserves protection.

3. Life is Formed by God’s Hand

The development of every child is not accidental. God told Jeremiah:

Jeremiah 1:5

“Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee…”

And to Isaiah:

Isaiah 49:5

“...saith the Lord that formed me from the womb to be his servant…”

God doesn’t just create life—He designs it with purpose.

A Word of Hope

To those who’ve had abortions, let me say again: You are not forgotten, and you are not forsaken. Our church is a place of healing and hope. We believe in a Redeemer who restores broken things and a Savior who loves unconditionally.

To those who value life, the call is clear: We must not be silent. We must speak for those who cannot speak and act for those who cannot act.

Let us not grow weary in this fight. Let us defend life—not with anger or condemnation—but with conviction, compassion, and truth. And let us extend the same grace that Christ extended to us.

There is hope. There is forgiveness. There is life.

You are not alone.

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