First, I want to say that I do not write this post to be offensive to you especially if you have had an abortion. God's forgiveness, grace and healing power are immense. I in no way want to turn any of you away from Him by my words. But, I do feel the need to share my opinion.
I have been pro life since I was old enough to understand what it meant. God's word is clear that He has created us from inside the womb, Psalm 139. I was also raised in a family that was heavily involved in the Pro Life movement. I remember waking up at the crack of dawn on Saturdays in highschool to go with our church to protest. My dad would always get us out of there just before the police would start to arrest. Those days made me passionate about my belief. I could debate with the best of them...and win. I remember persuading friends that their views were misconstrued and that they weren't factual, just plain propaganda.
Over the last two months, pretty much since Obama has taken office and vowed to overturn many of the abortion laws that have protected many babies and young girls, I have felt a tug at my heart to do something. I am not sure at this time, what, but it will be much more than me just making phone calls to senators to not vote in favor of abortion (as very important as that is) or sending my measly donation to the Pro Life Campaign. I cannot be silent anymore. Those who cannot speak need someone to speak for them. They need people to stand up for them.
And then, last month when we went to San Fran, we encountered March for Life. It was like nothing I had ever seen. Literally thousands and thousands of people were peacefully marching on the wharf. I began to cry as I read the signs, and was reminded of the facts. My Caden was almost one of those statistics, but God spared him. He is such a miracle and as hard of a choice that I know it was for her. I am so very thankful that she made that choice and gave him to me. There are hundreds of people just like me out there. Many are waiting desperately to adopt a baby.
The other day I received an email that we were starting a 40 days of prayer to end abortion, at our church. And this is where I will start and see where the Lord leads me.
3 comments:
Beautiful Carolyn. Thank you for sharing. Much love!
I have no idea why blogger didn't update me that you had written this... when the Lord does direct you, if there is anything I can dp to help, please let me know. XO
That was such an unbelievable experience, I could not believe how many people were marching, and that it never made the news! When I stood there and thought of Caden something welled up in me as well. It became very personal. And, i believe God is stirring something up that has been neglected by believers for too long. I will be praying for direction as well. And, that many women and unborn babies will be touched by the 40 days of prayer.
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