Words Every Woman Considering Abortion Needs to Hear

Our son holding his baby girl

who also would not have seen life

had I listened to a doctor 

and ignored the voice in my heart.

Reading the Christmas story this morning reminded me of my own unexpected and troubling pregnancy 38 years ago.

"You are pregnant. Perhaps you should consider an abortion." The doctor's words stabbed my heart. Beauty and ugly, life and death spoken in one breath.

After two successful, but complicated, baby deliveries, I was advised by my doctor that I was taking a risk and to have no more babies. But here I was pregnant with baby three. This delivery could mean my death. Joy and fear filled me.

The virgin Mary was afraid too. In those days an unmarried pregnant woman was sentenced to stoning. What would her love Joseph say or do?

My baby reveal came from a doctor offering no hope or plan or encouragement other than

 "abortion."

Mary's baby reveal came from an angel assuring her,

"The Lord is with you. Do not be afraid."

Funny, I didn't know it then, but I know it now, Mary and I both responded in much the same way.

Eight months pregnant, still facing death, I surrendered my life and my baby to God when I prayed at my kitchen window,

 "I give my life and my baby to you, Lord.

Do with us whatever you please."

God pleased to do a lot. Fear left my heart and peace entered. I still felt that I may die, but I knew whatever happened, the Lord was with me and I didn't need to be afraid.

Mary, as well, surrendered with her prayer

"I am the Lord's servant. May it be to me as you have said."

Two pregnancies. Both brought forth precious baby boys.

How will your pregnancy end? An abortion or a baby? If you are making that choice, please don't listen to words that offer no hope, plan, or encouragement.

Hear God's Words to you:

 The Lord is with you. Do not be afraid.

 There is hope for you and your baby. 

There is life after birth.

Perhaps you aborted your baby. Please know the Lord is still with you. He is merciful and loving. God will forgive you and heal your pain. Surrender to Jesus Christ. He was born to be your Savior. Just ask Him.

 If you want to know more about the Christian life, have any questions, or desire prayer please contact me.I'd love to help you on your journey.

May this blog bring Splashes of Serenity to a woman making a difficult decision today,

A Teenage Pregnancy Wake-up Call

What do you think of when you hear of unwed teen moms? I confess I haven't given that subject much thought since I breathed a sigh of relief when my own three children walked down the aisle without babies in arms. My opinion changed last week when I spoke to Teen MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers).

Listening to their stories, hearing their concerns, and watching their pain-filled tears, I realized I had it all wrong when it came to teen pregnancy. These girls were precious. They loved their babies and lived to do the right thing. Some were abused by their parents. One found her father dead when she was four years old. Most didn't have nice things to say about the men who fathered their babies or the schools that rejected them or their peers who mocked them by deliberately pushing heavy objects into their blossoming bellies.

These girls sought love and found pain. Society's opinion of them lowered their already low self esteem. These young girls care for their little ones, look into their infant's eyes and pray their child will be free from the pain they feel.

What about us? What can we do to bring a splash of serenity into their impossible-to-imagine young lives? I applaud TeenMOPS and Pregnancy Care Centers who reach out and help. As Christians and as churches let's love these girls and their babies like Jesus loves them--unconditionally.

May the person who is without sin cast that first stone. Afterall, except by the grace of God go I. Praying for hurting girls whose greatest sin is their desire to be loved. May they find that love in us because Jesus lives in our hearts.

Splashes of Serenity,

Elaine