.....Continued 3. For the Fear of a Ruined Future: God’s Plans Over Our Plans • The Claim:"This ruins my future, my education, or my career goals." • The Response: God’s plans are redemptive, and He can weave unexpected changes into a beautiful future, especially with the church supporting her goals. • Scripture Foundations: ◦ Jeremiah 29:11:"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope." ◦ Proverbs 3:5-6:"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths." ◦ Romans 8:28:"And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose." 4. For the Unprepared Mother: The Heroic Option of Adoption • The Claim:"I am simply not ready to be a mother." • The Response: Carrying the child to term is an incredible act of sacrificial love, and adoption is a beautiful picture of the Gospel. • Scripture Foundations: ◦ Psalm 139:13-14:"For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother's womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well." ◦ Ephesians 1:5:"He predestined us for adoption to himself as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will..." (Shows that adoption is a holy, God-designed concept). ◦ Proverbs 31:8:"Open your mouth for the mute, for the rights of all who are destitute."