Waiting. There are about a million things I would rather do than wait…but that seems to be what God is asking of us in this situation with “Jane” and her baby.
I want to recognize the fact that if “Jane” had abided by her original plan, her baby would not be alive at this time. She had planned to have an abortion last Saturday. From what I heard, she still has not taken that fatal action. Praise the Lord! He has intervened thus far and He is more than capable of doing so in a definitive way.
I do not have a very detailed update concerning the situation with “Jane” and her baby, but I do know some more details that I think will be helpful prayer information.
“Jane’s” ex-boyfriend, the “father” of the baby, has been a real adversary in this situation. In a conversation between “Jane” and her ex-boyfriend, he threatened her multiple times saying, “If you have this baby, I will shoot myself in the head.” When I heard this I must confess that my thoughts toward “Jane’s” ex-boyfriend were anything but loving. What a coward! What an irresponsible, selfish, gutless excuse for a man! Not only were his words disdainfully manipulative, they are grounds for a criminal offense. “Jane” was obviously devastated by his words and came away from the conversation only more confused and upset. Pray that her ex-boyfriend stays far away from her. Even better, pray that she gets a restraining order against him! A ”man” who would make such a calculated threat is certainly capable of violent and compulsive behavior in order to get his way.
After having her ultrasound last Friday, “Jane” found out that her insurance would not cover an abortion. This was good news since it delayed the process even more; however, it means the “Jane” is again looking to Planned Parenthood for “assistance.” She has not been very forthcoming with her thoughts or feelings to my friend this past week. We have a suspicion, however, that she may have seen and heard the baby during the ultrasound because it seems as though the hospital conducted the ultrasound as it would for a woman who was planning to carry her baby to full term.
I am waiting for more information. I do not know what “Jane” is currently thinking or if she has set another appointment. I do know, however, that God is sovereign and He has heard all of our prayers. We do not need to know all of the details in order to ask for God’s intervention. I am still expecting a miracle.
This is our God… “For HE delivers the needy when he calls, the poor and him who has no helper. He has pity on the weak and the needy, and saves the lives of the needy. From oppression and violence he redeems their life, and precious is their blood in his sight.” ~Psalm 72:12-14
