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I have been doing a lot of leg work research for Gunnar this week as our church is observing Sanctity of Human Life Sunday. This week marks the 35th anniversary of Roe vs. Wade and we are taking a week to talk about how every life, not matter how small is precious to God.
It has been a very heavy week as I read and learn more about the subject. I have learned a lot of interesting facts. Did you know that "Roe" in the court case never actually had an abortion? She actually had three children that she gave up for adoption. Did you know she actually became a christian and became very pro-life? You can read her very interesting story here. Did you know that 40-49 million babies have been aborted since Roe vs Wade? You can test your knowledge about "Roe" and find out more facts here.
As I read, I cried. I cried for all the babies who didn't have a chance. I cried for all the babies whose mothers didn't want them. I cried for all the babies who never had a chance to see the sunshine and discover new things. Who never learned how to smile.
I learned that most women who have abortions are young. My age and younger. Most are not married. I cried for all the scared girls who don't know what to do. I cried for the women who are told a lie, later to find out the truth and live with a burden of guilt and shame their whole lives. I cried as I learned about psychological, physical and emotional pain that women deal with as a result of their abortions.
So what can I do? I know God wants me to do something. I read these very challenging verses this week.
If you falter in times of trouble, how small is your strength!
Rescue those being led away to death; hold back those staggering toward slaughter.
If you say, "But we knew nothing about this," does not he who weighs the heart perceive it? Does not he who guards your life know it?
Will he not repay each person according to what he has done? (Prov 24:10-12)
But what can I actually do? Here is what I have concluded and I hope it will challenge you as well.
1. I can pray. God refers to himself as the God of the fatherless, of the widows and orphans. God cares. He can touch people's lives.
2. I can support my local crisis pregnancy centers. I visited one this week and they were wonderful. Multiple times during the tour of their facility Gunnar and I had to choke back the tears. You can find the pregnancy centers in your area here.
3. I can spread the word. I think a lot isn't done because not because we don't care but because we are so busy that we are distracted. It is an awkward subject at times, but it is important! If you can make a difference in one life, that is huge! You never will know unless you try.
4. I can teach Grace what God thinks. God loves children. He says they are are blessing from him. He also says not to have sex until you are married. That would solve a lot of problems now, wouldn't it? I can't talk to all girls before they are in trouble. But there is a precious one at my house (who is running right now around making duck noises) that I can have a huge impact on!
5. I can vote pro-life whenever possible. This is a hard one, especially in the presidential election where it could come down to picking the best of the worse. I think this issue is important to be thinking about as we consider who we are voting for. Thank God he has allowed us to live in a democracy! Research and go out to vote!
Well I will get off my soap box for now. :) But please, think about it. What can you do? What does God want you to do?
Focus on the Family does a lot to help the pro-life cause. You get more information from their website. http://www.family.org/
Thanks for reading! And go give your mom a hug and tell her thanks for having you! After all, if you are reading this, it is because you weren't aborted!
P.S. Since we were talking about the unborn, here is Grace's ultrasound picture. Every baby truly is a miracle from God.
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