The moment you pick up the phone and hear the tears and the words…” I had the abortion, please don’t hate me. I need you. I made a mistake.” This is what happened to me last night.
Sometimes, even after months of giving help, support and counseling… life and circumstances and fear of what the future holds can be so overwhelming. A decision based in that moment changes lives forever.
How do I respond? As the Lord would want me to… with His love. I am a sinner myself, so I am not in the position to judge. I do not support abortion. I abhor it. It makes me sick. It makes me cry big tears to think about it. But, I do continue to love the one who has experienced it and I certainly could never turn my back on someone who needs my counsel and prayer afterwards. She knows my feelings about abortion. She knew I was here for her before. She trusts me still.
So after hearing her, talking to her, praying with her, sharing God’s concern and love for her – she thanks me. Then we hung up the phone and I cried.