Life is precious. We hear that so often that maybe we have forgotten what those words really mean. Life is a gift from God. Children are beautiful, and they are blessings. "The Lord gives and the Lord takes away. Blessed be the name of the Lord!" These words come from the book of Job as Job proclaims God's sovereignty over life. This servant of God lost his children to death, but he knew that it was God that gave them life, and God who took it. ONLY God has that right. He is the Creator of all that lives, and He is the only One who knows the right time for a person to die.
Yet, in our society, we throw away the message of life being precious. Sure, we preach "human rights" and "self worth". But have we forgotten that from the time a child is being formed in the womb, they are- in fact- a precious life that deserves rights and is worth soooo much?
Our society fights endlessly against child abuse. Yet, it seems we've forgotten the ultimate child abuse- abortion. What could be more abusive than brutally murdering a helpless child? And this abuse is excused and encouraged in the name of "choice"?? America, what have we come to?
The feminist agenda is alive and well. We hear that women deserve rights. The right to live and prosper just as much (and more than) men. But we turn a blind eye the the beautiful young women that God is creating within the womb...the young women whose lives are ended before they had a chance to live or prosper.
The suffering of people throughout the world is brought to our attention, as it should be. But our society wants to hide the fact that our very own children are suffering right under our noses.
What happens when a man with a loaded gun heads toward a public elementary school? I think you know what happens. But in American cities everywhere "doctors" murder our babies and no one does anything about it. This brings to mind Abort73's logo "Would it bother us more if they used guns?"
And what exactly CAN I do about it? Well, right now in Colorado we have a chance to do something BIG. This ammendment- http://www.coloradoforequalrights.com/ - NEEDS to pass. If you are a voter in Colorado, please vote "yes". If you aren't, we need your prayers at this crucial time.
Another way to help is to look on http://www.40daysforlife.com/ to see if you are close to one of the campaign spots. If you are, please volunteer for a few prayer shifts. Sadly, Fort Collins doesn't have a spot in this campaign. But I will be fasting and praying with 40 Days for Life. Please consider participating.
Also, consider purchasing one or more shirts/bags/hats from http://www.abort73.com/ . I have 3 shirts (love lets live, and 2 better off alive shirts). They were, imo, very reasonably priced and they're nice shirts. Already they've sparked some interesting conversations. And I pray that at least one person will see the website on my shirt and go to the site to see what abortion really is.
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In our quest to promote the sanctity of life we must be consistent. If you believe that abortion is murder, do you not have a moral obligation to each child brought into this world to ensure they receive basic health care, that their parents can make a living wage,that they receive a decent education, and we fund the social services to ensure these children are not left to fend for their safety, health, and developmental needs. If you believe in the sanctity of life and feel a moral compulsion, you must have an equally passionate conviction that you and our society must fund and suppport the development of such precious souls after they are brought into this world. What have you done and what will you do to help those children who are in dire need of help, guidance, and love right now?
I state my beliefs on my blog. You have also stated yours, yet you won't put your name with them. I'd be happy to answer you when and if you place your name along with your comments. Until then, have a blessed day!
I agree with you again, Randi! A friend of ours went to this place (I'm not sure where it was) and got a bunch of signs about that amendment and fighting against abortion to put up in their front yard. Maybe that is something you might check in to? Anyway, great post!
Nicole Jones
That's a great idea, Nicole. Unfortunately, because I live on church property I can't post signs like that anywhere in my yard, which is really sad.
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