“Don’t be afraid, the Lord formed you in the womb, and He
will help you" ~ Isaiah 44:2
Sandra’s son Carter had been born
out of wedlock and was little more than a year old. Her parents had handled the shame of
having an unmarried teenage daughter gracefully. She wouldn’t
hurt them like that again.
Besides, she couldn’t care for another child herself – she
had no education, no job, and no self confidence. Sandra knew it would be better for everyone if
she didn’t have this child. The only
option left was Dr. Wise.
She approached his clinic not knowing what to expect. Seth had promised he’d come with her, but at
the last minute he had to work. He’d given
her some money for the appointment, but what she really wanted was for him to
be here . . . for support.
The nurse looked up from her clipboard at the sole remaining
occupant of the waiting room. “You must
be Sandra,” she said warmly. Sandra nodded.
“Dr. Wise will see you now. Right
this way, the nurse motioned Sandra into a comfortable office.
Moments later, the door opened and a kindly-faced chubby man
entered, wearing a white coat bearing the nametag ‘Dr. Wise’. He shook Sandra’s hand, then retreated behind
his desk. “How can I help today,
Sandra?”
Sandra looked down at her slightly swollen belly. “Well, ah . . . I think maybe I need an abor
. . .
“Abortion?” Dr. Wise interjected.
“Yeah,” she affirmed with a slight nod.
“Well, that’s certainly an option, always is. First, I’ll have to ask you a few questions,” he
smiled; a kindly, cherubic smile. Sensing
her lack of conviction, he hesitated before responding. “I think I have a better solution, one that’s
far less dangerous for you.” She relaxed,
expecting he’d agreed to her request.
He continued: “So that you won’t have to care for 2 babies
at once, let's kill your toddler instead. Then you could rest before the second one is
born.”
Sandra was horrified . . . but then the crushing wisdom of
his counsel set in. Before the shame
left her face, Dr. Wise continued.
“Dear, there are better options, and many willing to help you.” He’d made his point. He’d blessed several
lives just now.
For any girls out there in this situation, know that there’s
always hope and God has a plan for us all, even those unborn. Find someone you trust, and pray with them. Our loving God will never abandon you; His
grace will encourage you.
Lord Jesus, bless the incredibly noble women
who bear another’s child. Give them an abundance of happiness and love and
family. Let them feel Your grace each
Mother’s Day with inexpressible gratitude.
Amen
