Jenna's Story

Jenna was set on abortion. She was one of the most determined clients we’d ever seen. As soon as we prepared the pregnancy test she said, “…I’m getting an abortion.” We knew at that moment that we had to put our prayers at the forefront of anything else during her visit. We asked God to help us guide a woman who was so hurt– she felt terminating the life of her unborn child was her only option.

When we talked in the counseling room, she confessed that she had recently lost her job and already had a young child. Jenna also shared she had purchased abortion pills from a lady in her neighborhood. We let her know her pill source was concerning and it was not something that should be taken so informally. 

Jenna was at crossroads because she loved her son but felt she just could not have another child. This led into a spiritual conversation. We were surprised at how she turned out to be a walking bible! She was quoting verses, sharing concepts and talking about her life in light of God’s Word, yet she did not connect her beliefs to what God’s Word said about the sanctity of human life. We asked her what she believed God said about the value of life and what abortion would do to her and her baby. We asked he why she believed that it’s what she wanted to do?This simple question seemed to have snapped her back to reality and she realized that it wasn’t an option she really wanted to take. She realized it was all a big mistake. Thankfully the Holy Spirit took the blindfold off her eyes so effortlessly! She had her first ultrasound and she was amazed at how active the new baby was and she felt she could love this baby too. She decided to continue the pregnancy and step out in faith. We let her know she didn't have to be concerned about where to start. We had case managers at the center who would start her on this journey.​Jenna left with much more clarity. She even mentioned she was going to try to get her money back for the pills she had purchased. We have kept in touch with her and followed up with several appointments. Her approach to her faith and life is different since she encountered the truth of what God said. We are praying she finds a job soon, but in the mean time we’ve connected her with a help for her medical needs, and other community resources. Let’s continue praying that Jenna grows in her faith and confidence."But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all the truth. He will not speak on his own; he will speak only what he hears, and he will tell you what is yet to come." John 16:13​The client's name was changed for confidentiality purposes. 

The story was shared with the client's written consent