life: the condition that distinguishes animals and plants from inorganic matter, including the capacity for growth, reproduction, functional activity, and continual change preceding death; the existence of an individual human being or animal
- Webster's Dictionary
most of the time I try to stay away from hot-button "political" topics on social media because I don't think it ever produces anything helpful. it merely invites people to make noise, call each other idiots, and creates confusion. it rarely ever brings light to a subject and rarely do people ever listen. however, in light of the videos that have come out over the past few weeks, I cannot sit in silence. I cannot idly watch the "debate" unfold. as a believer, I am called to faithfully and lovingly speak truth into the darkness (proverbs 27:5-6). it would be one of the most unloving things for me to just sit in silence in the wake of this mess.
one of the most interesting things I've seen from the pro-choice side is a graphic with a picture of a woman, an animal, and a sonogram of a baby. it asks: life? animal (yes), sonogram of baby (yes), and woman (meh). underneath this graphic is a statement proclaiming that if you are an educated woman and also pro-life, you should throw all of your education, rights, and independence in the trash because you clearly do not value any of those things.
I am a woman; I value my right to vote; I deeply value the education I have been able to receive and am continuing to receive; and, I stand for life.
I also have a tendency to believe lies; lies that lead to decisions that lead to heartache and brokenness. I believe that lie that God is holding out on me; that if He really loved me, He would want me to be happy; if He really loved me, He would give me what I wanted (see Genesis 3 & the original sin). early in college I doubted His goodness, took matters into my own hands, and didn't wait for His gift of sex in His timing. I took it out of the context of marriage and was left empty, broken, and hurting. in God's goodness, He did not allow me to get pregnant and have a "choice"; although, that was a time in my life I might have chosen what is now unthinkable in my mind. I cannot pretend that choosing life is always an easy decision; in fact, I realize it can be incredibly hard & always life-changing. I realize there are circumstances and situations involving rape, abuse, and heartache. however, God redeems even the hardest of circumstances. He is sovereign, and His plans, although rarely easy & pain-free, are always good, pleasing, and perfect. psalm 139 tells us that He loves us and has a plan for our lives before we are even born! before I was born, before you were born, before they are born, He loves us.
so what am I saying? God loves, cherishes, and values each and every life, no matter how small or seemingly insignificant. we all make mistakes, and He loves us still. He redeems broken stories, like mine, and makes beautiful pictures of His grace and mercy we can share with others. we were each created on purpose, for a purpose. these babies' lives matter. there are other choices besides abortion. please don't sit silently in the midst of this great darkness; join me in lovingly spreading the light of the truth.
I also have a tendency to believe lies; lies that lead to decisions that lead to heartache and brokenness. I believe that lie that God is holding out on me; that if He really loved me, He would want me to be happy; if He really loved me, He would give me what I wanted (see Genesis 3 & the original sin). early in college I doubted His goodness, took matters into my own hands, and didn't wait for His gift of sex in His timing. I took it out of the context of marriage and was left empty, broken, and hurting. in God's goodness, He did not allow me to get pregnant and have a "choice"; although, that was a time in my life I might have chosen what is now unthinkable in my mind. I cannot pretend that choosing life is always an easy decision; in fact, I realize it can be incredibly hard & always life-changing. I realize there are circumstances and situations involving rape, abuse, and heartache. however, God redeems even the hardest of circumstances. He is sovereign, and His plans, although rarely easy & pain-free, are always good, pleasing, and perfect. psalm 139 tells us that He loves us and has a plan for our lives before we are even born! before I was born, before you were born, before they are born, He loves us.
so what am I saying? God loves, cherishes, and values each and every life, no matter how small or seemingly insignificant. we all make mistakes, and He loves us still. He redeems broken stories, like mine, and makes beautiful pictures of His grace and mercy we can share with others. we were each created on purpose, for a purpose. these babies' lives matter. there are other choices besides abortion. please don't sit silently in the midst of this great darkness; join me in lovingly spreading the light of the truth.
I've always admired and appreciated how you communicate truth with boldness, honesty and love. This is the perfect picture of that. Thanks for sharing. Love you, friend!
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