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“Abortion: From Debate to Ministry" part 2

Jody was listening with intense interest. “So having an abortion was a good thing for you… right?”

Judy thought for a moment… “Actually, for me it was not good at all. My financial situation improved shortly after the abortion but I’ve never completely recovered from the idea of losing my baby. Birthdays and holidays are still difficult even after eleven years. At times, I think about what might have been: where my child would be. Rather than feeling relieved, my parents were actually brokenhearted at the thought of losing a grandchild. But Jody, something good did come out of this experience.”

“What was that?” Jody asked.

“At first, I struggled with depression but a friend asked me to attend a church service with her. I had not been to church in years and had no desire to return but I admired how she had overcome a few tragedies of her own. My friend seemed so content and I wanted desperately to feel the same way. So, I reluctantly went with her but just as I entered the church, I regretted it. The sermon was, ‘Restraining Your Sexual Desires.’ Can you believe it? It was not the message I wanted to hear.”

Jody quickly chimed in, “I can identify with that.”

“But I was so wrong,” Judy quickly added. “I can’t remember much of what the pastor actually said but I remember feeling that he really understood my loneliness but then he offered me another way to cope. Here is the best part… by the time the message was finished; I could feel God’s forgiveness cleansing me and filling me with hope. I knew there would still be struggles but I was no longer alone.”

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“All of that from one sermon?” Jody asked doubtfully.

Judy laughed, “Probably not! But after that one sermon, I kept coming back for more. Plus, everyone in the church was so friendly that it was hard not to return. Eventually I told the pastor about my abortion. Jody, he was so patient as I rambled on and on. I cried and talked and cried some more. Then he gently took my hand and said a prayer asking God’s forgiveness and healing. I don’t know how to explain it but somehow, I was different… for the first time in a long time, I felt truly loved.”

For a moment, Jody’s face betrayed no emotion but then her lower lip began to quiver and the tears flowed. Judy quietly rose from her chair, wrapped her arms around the young girl and together they cried. After a few minutes, Judy smiled at her newfound friend and said, “Jody, I cannot tell you the right choice to make but I urge you to wait and pray. God loves you and will help you decide.”

Abortion is about more than winning a debate. Whatever position you select, there are consequences. If you are pro-choice, you must consider the fate of the baby. A decision to be pro-life must also consider the very real crisis facing the mother. As Christians we have a responsibility to offer viable ministry for everyone involved. How do we do that? We boldly reach out with God’s love and faith.

Shortly after leaving the hospital, Jody attended a class on parenthood. A local businessman was invited to talk about managing a budget. Half way through the presentation, he whipped out a wad of $20 bills and began to distribute one to each student. Now he had their complete attention: “Someday each of you will be a parent. This $20 is a gift of love from my church to you for your future child. I have written our church phone number on each bill so that you can call us for anything you need.”

While the other students joked of spending the money, Jody sat at her desk stunned. She had been told God would guide her choice. Was this it? Quietly, she bowed her head and prayed for courage.

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