They Are Made By God, And God Has A Plan For Their Life

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Greg Laurie discusses the topic of when life begins, asserting that it starts at conception. He supports this view with biblical references, noting that God has a plan for each child before birth. Laurie shares his personal story of being conceived out of wedlock, expressing gratitude that his mother chose life over abortion. Laurie criticizes the current Democratic platform on abortion, contrasting it with the previous "safe, legal, and rare" stance. He argues that society doesn't value life as it should, emphasizing the innocence of unborn children. To illustrate the importance of protecting life, Laurie recounts the story of Mia Mativa, a Samoan woman who chose to give birth despite having a life-threatening condition. Although Mia died during childbirth, her decision led to a legacy of 67 descendants, many of whom are involved in ministry. Laurie addresses common arguments for abortion, such as danger to the mother's life, by highlighting the sacrificial nature of motherhood. He warns about the potential long-term psychological effects of abortion on women, mentioning higher suicide rates among those who have had abortions. While acknowledging the difficulty of the decision, Laurie strongly advises against abortion. He encourages women facing unplanned pregnancies to consider adoption or raising the child themselves. For those who have had abortions, Laurie offers hope, stating that God can forgive all sins and that they will see their child again in heaven if they put their trust in Christ. Throughout the talk, Laurie emphasizes the value of every life, arguing that each child is made by God with a specific plan. He concludes by expressing gratitude for his own mother's decision to choose life, which allowed him to exist and share this message. ___________________________________________________________________________ Thank you for watching, tune in live here on YouTube every Sunday and Thursday for more messages of hope and encouragement from Pastor Greg Laurie! To support the ministry of Pastor Greg Laurie and help us continue to reach people with the life-changing message of Jesus Christ, visit here https://harvest.org/donate/ Stay Connected Main Website: Harvest.org/ Daily Devotionals: https://harvest.org/resources/devotions/ Greg Laurie YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/greglaurie Greg Laurie Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/harvest.greglaurie/ Greg Laurie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greglaurie/ Greg Laurie Twitter: https://twitter.com/greglaurie Harvest Christian Fellowship HCF Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/harvest.org HCF Twitter: https://twitter.com/harvestriv HCF Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harvestriverside/