I was young and careless at the time of my abortion. It didn't seem like such a horrible thing at the time. That was what young girls did when they had an unplanned pregnancy. The effects of the abortion both emotionally and spiritually did not affect me until I was in my late 20's . It was at that time that I suddenly started going back to church. I joined a prayer group and read my Bible constantly. The Holy Spirit really had a grip on my soul! Then, slowly as I prayed, I began to feel such deep remorse and a sense of filth over what I had done (even after I confessed my sin) that I was reduced to my knees almost every day begging God to forgive me. Every day I felt that guilt and shame penetrate my whole being. I thought I was never going to heaven . But now I am 30 years old and I'm finally beginning to feel that God loves me no matter what. I welcome His invitation of "come...let us set things right". I hope anyone reading this will find it helpful. God HAS FORGIVEN YOU .