Two Words - Regret and Guilt

As I reviewed the new client's initial paperwork I saw she had already had four abortions. "This could be a tough one," I thought. Quietly in my mind I prayed, "Oh Lord, please help me show her the truth." She had two children and she was only 25 years of age. Then I read two words that gave me hope. "Regret." "Guilt." These were the feelings this client wrote down on the section that asked if any residual emotional effects ensued after an abortive procedure. There was hope and through the valley of Baca, this woman could find the blessing of grace and mercy through Jesus Christ. I headed into one of the counseling rooms with her determined to share the gospel of Jesus Christ.

We walked out of the counseling room 45 minutes later. I shared with her the options before her - to parent, to place for adoption, or to abort and add to her regret and guilt. I discussed the support she could receive through the services of our prolife center and the place of healing and peace that was possible. She listened. She had questions. She didn't know what to do. She was confused and scared. She cried. And I, well I was overcome by the love of God towards her. His compassion, His mercy, His grace seemed to fill my spirit and it poured out as I shared the gospel with her.

There is hope. She agreed to come back for an ultrasound. Her baby will be ten weeks. He will have a perfect little body with every part formed, just very tiny. I pray that he will put on the best audition for his life that he could ever display for his mom. Perhaps today God used me to save a baby. Perhaps today God used me to save a soul. "Regret." "Guilt." May they be replaced with "Forgiven" and "Saved."