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If you knew someone contemplating an abortion... - 12/4/2008 7:32:39 PM
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zoebob
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If you knew a woman/teen who was pregnant and contemplating an abortion how would you treat them? how would you relate to them? What would you do?
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RE: If you knew someone contemplating an abortion... - 12/4/2008 7:49:22 PM
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I would treat them with love and compassion first of all, we've all sinned and I'm not one to cast stones. I would help them in any way I could. I would make sure they got in contact with any agencies I thought could help them. I of course would try to influence them as much as possible not to get an abortion. I would give them a place to stay if needed and help them financially if I am able. I would give them all my support and let them know I am there no matter what they decide. I would remind them that Jesus loves and cares about them and will forgive them if they truly repent from their sin. I would be the best friend I could possibly be.
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RE: If you knew someone contemplating an abortion... - 12/4/2008 8:00:56 PM
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Excellent answer from His 4 Ever.
A woman contemplating an abortion needs love, compassion and understanding, rather than us judging her and her decision. I would try my best to make her change her mind, and would help get her professional advice and assistance.
I would also pray, a lot, about this situation.
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RE: If you knew someone contemplating an abortion... - 12/4/2008 10:02:04 PM
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If you knew a woman/teen who was pregnant and contemplating an abortion how would you treat them? how would you relate to them? What would you do?
First, as I pray, I lend an ear - letting them tell me THEIR side of the story rather than telling them what I think right off. Then with every ounce of love I can squeeze out, I tell them how much G-d loves them. I am finding that this disarms them quickly - they aren't expecting love, they're usually expecting an argument or a show of disappointment. By the time they muster up enough courage to tell it, they've hardened themselves to the idea quite a bit and are bracing for the initial reaction. I tell them about where their baby is developmentally, making mention that it IS a baby. I then tell them about life - adoption options, etc. I've tried various methods - this is what works most often for me and those I encounter.
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RE: If you knew someone contemplating an abortion... - 12/4/2008 10:12:34 PM
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If you knew a woman/teen who was pregnant and contemplating an abortion how would you treat them? how would you relate to them? What would you do?
Listen to their story. Then I would share with them the truth. I'd begin with a video of a fetus in the womb. I did this for my sixth grade SS kids many years ago. I wanted them to see with their own eyes and hear with their own ears the life that is within. And I would share with them the Giver of Life. And I would pray that they choose life. But I would love them regardless.
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RE: If you knew someone contemplating an abortion... - 12/4/2008 11:56:24 PM
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I would probably direct them to my wife, who would talk about getting pregnant at 19 and finding the Lord as a single mother. In turn she would probably introduce the woman to our oldest (my step-daughter), who is now a lovely, bright, capable twenty-year-old woman who loves the Lord - and who wouldn't exist had my wife chosen the easy path.
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RE: If you knew someone contemplating an abortion... - 12/5/2008 9:19:40 AM
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This is something that I have had to do far too frequently, but I counsell then with sincere compassion and empathy (empathy because I had a teen daughter get pregnant, and now have a wonderful grandson is college that came from that pregnancy).
Scripturally I usually use;
(1Co 10:13) No temptation has taken you but what is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted above what you are able, but with the temptation also will make a way to escape, so that you may be able to bear it.
And show the girl that God loves her and has made a way for her to excape the temptation she is facing.
(Deu 30:19) I call Heaven and earth to record today against you. I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing. Therefore, choose life, so that both you and your seed may live,
Showing that God does care for her and her baby and wants them both to live.
Then depending on how many weeks or months she is I show her the relevant photos of what God is doing inside of her; These photos can be seen HERE,
I usually bring into the discussion this verse;
(Php 4:13) I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
Then I offer the prayers and support of my wife, my Church, and myself.
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RE: If you knew someone contemplating an abortion... - 12/6/2008 1:03:56 AM
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Pray, listen, talk, help out physically.
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RE: If you knew someone contemplating an abortion... - 12/6/2008 1:00:08 PM
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I would refer them to the local crisis (pro life) pregnancy center which would be better dealing with the situation that I am.
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RE: If you knew someone contemplating an abortion... - 12/6/2008 1:07:44 PM
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If you knew a woman/teen who was pregnant and contemplating an abortion how would you treat them? how would you relate to them? What would you do?
First and foremost I would love them. I would tell them about Jesus and how much He loves them no matter what they might have done or will do in the future. I would tell them about hope. I would make suggestions of alternatives other than abortion. I would hold their hand, hug them, and walk the along side that long road of decision. I would pray, pray, pray and pray some more.
In the end, if the decision for abortion was made, I would continue to hold their hand and love them through it. Pointing to Christ the whole time. I wouldn't walk away unless they walked away from me. Even then, I would still lift them in prayer.
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RE: If you knew someone contemplating an abortion... - 12/8/2008 9:18:33 AM
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I'm not a naturally loving person so I would have to let the Holy Spirit take over any discussions with someone in such a situation.
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