Mark 5:24-34

“…while abortion is sin that requires repentance, it’s also trauma that requires healing.” - Kendra Dahl

²¹ And when Jesus had crossed again in the boat to the other side, a great crowd gathered about him, and he was beside the sea. ²² Then came one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name, and seeing him, he fell at his feet ²³ and implored him earnestly, saying, “My little daughter is at the point of death. Come and lay your hands on her, so that she may be made well and live.” ²⁴ And he went with him. And a great crowd followed him and thronged about him. ²⁵ And there was a woman who had had a discharge of blood for twelve years, ²⁶ and who had suffered much under many physicians, and had spent all that she had, and was no better but rather grew worse. ²⁷ She had heard the reports about Jesus and came up behind him in the crowd and touched his garment.²⁸ For she said, “If I touch even his garments, I will be made well.” ²⁹ And immediately the flow of blood dried up, and she felt in her body that she was healed of her disease. ³⁰ And Jesus, perceiving in himself that power had gone out from him, immediately turned about in the crowd and said, “Who touched my garments?” ³¹ And his disciples said to him, “You see the crowd pressing around you, and yet you say, ‘Who touched me?’” ³² And he looked around to see who had done it. ³³ But the woman, knowing what had happened to her, came in fear and trembling and fell down before him and told him the whole truth. ³⁴ And he said to her, “Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace, and be healed of your disease.” (Mark 5:21-32)

“Right now, you may feel like this woman did initially. Take some time to think about her story. Then think about your own. How long have you been suffering from shame, isolation, or other emotional torments from your abortion? What lengths have you taken to be rid of the pain and guilt of your past? She recognized Jesus as her only hope for healing and she risked everything to receive it. Are you willing to boldly approach Him for the healing you need?” -Camille Cates

³⁴ And he said to her, “Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace, and be healed of your disease.” (Mark 5:34)

1. Find healing in Jesus

2. Find healing in His Word

“My past abortion haunted me. Ultimately, God led me to find biblical healing and renewal through the Scriptures. …I came across a ministry specifically focused on helping women struggling with post-abortive trauma. I went through an in-depth Bible study and God used it to transform my life. dealing with the events leading up to my abortion, processing the abortion itself, and working through the many thoughts and emotions that came afterward allowed me to apply God’s truth to my heart. This brought me tremendous healing.” - Camille Cates

3. Find healing in confession