It was quite a few years ago, but I still remember a client who came in with a difficult pregnancy decision. She was unmarried and uncertain about the relationship she was in, thinking abortion was a good option for her.
She attended a local church, at least sporadically, and she mentioned that in the “reception” line after church, she said something to the pastor about her dilemma and about getting an abortion. He told her that would be against God.
“Why do you think he said that?” I asked her.
She didn’t know.
At that point we went through a booklet called What Does God Say About Abortion? We went over the various Bible passages, and the Lord used His Word to soften her heart.
She came back 8 months later to show off her baby. We had prepared a layette (a gift of baby clothing and other items) and I helped her load everything into her car.
As we stood in the parking lot, I asked her, “Do you remember eight months ago when you first came in?”
Tears welled up in her eyes. She said, “Yes, I do, and I’m so glad I decided to carry.”