[__ Prayer __] I really need prayer and advice...

[FuturePhil]

I'm an 18 year old guy that has been raised in a christian home my entire life. My whole life I have tried to seek God, but I always fall into the pitfalls of sin, and it takes me a long time to recover. A year ago I met Emily and she became my first girlfriend. She too was a christian and we enjoyed a happy relationship for awhile. We fell in love very quickly and soon turned to sexual things to express that love.

Long story short, about two months ago, in only a minute of passion, our genes came together and Emily became pregnant. I have no idea where to go or who i can talk to about this. My parents had constantly told me not to give in to these temptations, but i kept putting myself in bad situations where i fell prey to Satan's pressure. They would kick me out of the house and onto the street in a second flat if they found out. Their patience and forgiveness for me has run out and they've told me that.

Words cannot express my shame and it's been really bringing me down. My christan friends all trusted me with her and I let them all down. My parents too. I'm becomeing more and more depressed even as i think about it.

It's too late to go back, so the only thing i can do is move on and pray for God to use this situation for His glory. Emily refuses to give up the baby for adoption because of the emotional pain that she thinks she will feel. I'm about to start college and money is tight enough without the additional burden of a child. I'm worried that my friends will lose all their respect for me and I can't really envision my future beyond this baby right now. I relaly need your prayers and some encouragement right now.

 

[Rosalee]

Thoughts & prayers

I will be praying for you, the young lady & the baby. I pray that you'll ask God for His guidance in this matter. Have you talked to the minister of your church about this? He may have some answers for you. God Bless you-

Rosalee Decker

 

[lovely]

Phil,

You, Emily, and your child, are in my prayers.

I want to remind you that children are a blessing, even if you are just beginning college. I know it is hard to think that way, but I do not blame Emily at all for desiring to keep the baby.

I think you spend a lot of time pleasing others, and caring about what they think, and you should be just trusting God, and finding your righteousness in Him. You will never be perfect, but He is faithful...seek Him. He loves you, her, and He has formed that little child.

I know that your parents will be dissapointed, and probably even kick you out, as you said. It is so hard when we let others down, but now that you are going to be a Father there is another person that you must think of. I do not know what your plans are, and perhaps your parents will help...who knows, but you must seek God, and do what is right.

You are 18, and you are a man. Honestly, if one of my sons had done what you have, I would be furious, but I would also think of my grandchild...and help my son transition to Fatherhood...even if he were just starting college.

Be a man. Tell your parents. Talk with Emily, and her parents, and do what is right.

Again, you have my sincerest prayers. The Lord bless you.

 

[lovely]

Phil,

You, Emily, and your child, are in my prayers.

I want to remind you that children are a blessing, even if you are just beginning college. I know it is hard to think that way, but I do not blame Emily at all for desiring to keep the baby.

I think you spend a lot of time pleasing others, and caring about what they think, and you should be just trusting God, and finding your righteousness in Him. You will never be perfect, but He is faithful...seek Him. He loves you, her, and He has formed that little child.

I know that your parents will be dissapointed, and probably even kick you out, as you said. It is so hard when we let others down, but now that you are going to be a Father there is another person that you must think of. I do not know what your plans are, and perhaps your parents will help...who knows, but you must seek God, and do what is right.

You are 18, and you are a man. Honestly, if one of my sons had done what you have, I would be furious, but I would also think of my grandchild...and help my son transition to Fatherhood...even if he were just starting college.

Be a man. Tell your parents. Talk with Emily, and her parents, and do what is right.

Again, you have my sincerest prayers. The Lord bless you.