On Monday, Kathy and I were counseling an abortion-minded woman. She has a son that is almost 2 and is approximately 2 months pregnant. We listened to her give her reasons as to why she "just can't have another baby right now."
After showing her the procedures video and discussing with her all the risks, as well as her other options, she was still set on having an abortion.
Also while talking to her, however, we discovered that she goes to church every Sunday. While we were talking about the possibility of parenting, I heard her mumble under her breath, "He doesn't give us more than we can bear." I smiled and asked her to repeat it.
I told her that even if she hasn't listened to anything at all that we have said, she needs to listen to the words that just came out of her mouth. Those words are more true and full of hope than anything we could have said. God created this child in her womb, and he will not abandon them.
I'm still worried, however, that she didn't quite believe these words. She has a sonogram appointment next week, so please keep her in your prayers!
And always remember:
"No trial has come to you but what is human. God is faithful and will not let you be tried beyond your strength; but with the trial he will also provide a way out, so that you may be able to bear it." 1 Corinthians 10:13
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