Abby is only a few days away from leaving her position as Director at Planned Parenthood and finds herself struggling while in the building where lives are taken. . .
“I looked into the waiting room and saw clients with sad lives waiting their turn for our help, and wondered if each of them was simply a dollar sign, a source of revenue, to this organization.” -- Abby Johnson Unplanned page 143
After Abby realized she wouldn’t be gone before the next scheduled round of abortions which were to be performed that day using chemical abortion drug RU-486, she broke down into tears. She decided she had to leave, and while walking out of the Planned Parenthood door, Abby saw the greeting card that sidewalk counselor Elizabeth had given her two years prior:
Abby immediately left Planned Parenthood and drove to Coalition for Life’s office across the street; where she met with pro-life volunteers and her well known adversary, Shawn Carney. Abby expressed that she didn’t know what she planned to say once arriving there. It is clear that deep down inside Abby knew she would find refuge and acceptance in that office.
From this chapter, I learned the importance of consistency and the expression of love to those who disagree with us about abortion. You never know when someone you’ve talked to may turn away from abortion. With persistence, patience, and love, abortion advocates will always know they can come to us. I encourage you to reflect on the idea of patient, loving persistence in your pro-life vocation, as I plan to myself, and always be available for those who may, one day, turn their back on abortion.
Do you know anyone who has changed views from pro-abortion to pro-life? Comment and share the story.
After Abby realized she wouldn’t be gone before the next scheduled round of abortions which were to be performed that day using chemical abortion drug RU-486, she broke down into tears. She decided she had to leave, and while walking out of the Planned Parenthood door, Abby saw the greeting card that sidewalk counselor Elizabeth had given her two years prior:
“The Lord has done great things for us and we are filled with JOY.”
Psalm 126:3
I am praying for you, Abby!
- Elizabeth
Abby immediately left Planned Parenthood and drove to Coalition for Life’s office across the street; where she met with pro-life volunteers and her well known adversary, Shawn Carney. Abby expressed that she didn’t know what she planned to say once arriving there. It is clear that deep down inside Abby knew she would find refuge and acceptance in that office.
From this chapter, I learned the importance of consistency and the expression of love to those who disagree with us about abortion. You never know when someone you’ve talked to may turn away from abortion. With persistence, patience, and love, abortion advocates will always know they can come to us. I encourage you to reflect on the idea of patient, loving persistence in your pro-life vocation, as I plan to myself, and always be available for those who may, one day, turn their back on abortion.
Do you know anyone who has changed views from pro-abortion to pro-life? Comment and share the story.
Standing In Defence of the Voiceless,
Timmerie Millington
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