I have a terrible problem. I am 24 and I recently found out that I am pregnant. The child's father, who is 25 years old, doesn't want the child. I am currently doing a degree in business administration. He said that having a child now would have a negative effect on him and his goals, and that his mother and friends would be disappointed if he is not able to go back to school.

He wants me to abort the child but hasn't given me any money to do so. One minute he will behave as if he cares, the next, it is as if he doesn't.

I don't know what to do. I feel like committing suicide.

Please pray for me and this innocent child I am carrying.

S.A., Mandeville, Jamaica

Dear S.A.,

I cannot encourage you to do an abortion. Have your baby. God is not dead. He will see you through.

This man is just as responsible as you. Both of you had unprotected sex and, as a result, you became pregnant. Don't allow him to put any pressure on you. Even if you may have to drop out of college for a while, it would be better to have your child than to be haunted by the fact that you aborted the pregnancy.

Pastor