Be a Mentor

Being an abortion mill sidewalk counselor is not for everyone. Don't get me wrong -- the thrill of dodging things thrown at you, or smiling as vile language and the finger are flashed by occupants of speeding cars who swerve to hit you, or being spit upon, or threatened to be beat up are all exhilarating....but not everyone is wired for that level of excitement. Yet, many people are pro-life and want to help. What can they do?

Guess what!??? We have a solution for you! Currently, the sidewalk counselors not only are dedicating several hours each week to standing on the frontline of life and death decisions, but also follow and intercede in the lives of the women who choose life. I am currently involved with four moms who chose life, two of them with multiple and overwhelming needs. I wouldn't do it if I didn't feel called to do it, and frankly, walking alongside those moms and helping them make better choices in life is very gratifying. But, it is also very hard, and very time consuming, and many counselors burn out quickly.

Cities4life is committed to providing these moms with the support they need in a variety of areas from the moment of decision for life until their baby is past toddlerhood. We need mentors that are willing to step in once the counselors have helped the moms choose life. The mentors would be the contact person for the new mom in helping her to use the cities4life resources to find a church, find a doctor, improve their living situation,  and pursue financial counseling. The mentor provides emotional support and encouragement, helps coordinate baby showers, and is available as a friend during the inevitable rocky portions of the mom's journey. Cities4life is networked with all these resources, but a mentor could help the new mom plug into the services that she needs.

Nearly every day, at least one mom saved from the horror of abortion will text me, sometimes just to say "hi", so that she knows she is not alone in this. Another will text asking for a Bible verse to help her cope with a rough day. Another will text asking when her baby shower will be scheduled, because she needs something to look forward to during the challenging times. And then there are the texts that keep me going, "Will you come see my baby when she is born?" "Will you come to my baby shower?" "I'm so glad God sent you so I would feel this little miracle inside kicking me." "I need a friend. Are you busy?"

Would you be that friend? Are you busy? If God is tugging at your heart, please contact Lisa Metzger at LisaMetzger@Cities4Life.org and tell her you want to help change two lives as a mentor to a mother who chose to let her baby live.

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Hebrews 13:16 

Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.

Philippians 2:4

Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.

Luke 6:38 

Give, and it will be given to you. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For with the measure you use it will be measured back to you.”

1 John 3:17 

But if anyone has the world's goods and sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against him, how does God's love abide in him?

Matthew 25:35-40 

For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me.’ Then the righteous will answer him, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you drink? And when did we see you a stranger and welcome you, or naked and clothe you? And when did we see you sick or in prison and visit you?’