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| Judah & Asher |
Today our pastor gave a heartwarming sermon on the blessings of children. He encouraged us to look at our children as an inheritance from the Lord and not to hinder them, but to get on their level and really listen to them because they are full of pure joy and love and they have so much to teach us. At the end of his sermon he prayed for the million+ babies whose lives have been ended by abortion in our country in the past year and he told us to thank God for our children and give them an extra hug before we left the sanctuary.
Tonight, before bed, my seven year old daughter asked me what the word abortion means. I wondered in the wisdom of telling her, but I wanted her to hear it from me before she heard it somewhere else and I wanted to give her only the barest facts, without too many details.
I challenge any adult in this world, who believes abortion is a valid choice, to be the first person to tell an innocent seven year old girl the truth. What they will see in her big green eyes is first confusion, followed by a look of unbelief, which is quickly replaced by a half smile as she searches your face to see if you're joking and when she sees the pain and tears in your eyes, you will then see pure horror on her face as her own eyes fill with tears. Your heart will then break to know that you just told her a harsh reality about the world in which she lives.
If a child, whose heart is pure and unsullied by opinions and debates and reasoning, who has never been told how to believe or been manipulated by millions of dollars being pumped into one campaign or another, and who has no understanding of partisan platforms or popular opinions, can look at you and tell you in a matter of seconds that abortion is wrong, than you can know, without a doubt, that it is.
Amen!!!
ReplyDeleteMy newphew, Ollie, was born almost two years ago with several heart defects and Down Syndrome. Four surgeries later, he is doing soooo amazingly well. And it breaks my heart to think many other families would've chosen to abort him, knowing he would be born with extra challenges. He's brought sooo, so, so much joy in our family's life and I know God has an amazing plan for him.
Three of my aunts worked with people who have disabilities, including many people with Down Syndrome and I was blessed by every one of them. Their passion and zeal for life bring a smile to your face and laughter to your heart. I saw pictures with you and Ollie on Facebook and I can see how much you love him. He's a blessed little guy.
DeleteLike Mel said, amen! Though I don't have kids yet, I know that they're such a blessing...no matter what. Every life is precious.
ReplyDeleteWhen my daughter looked at me with tears in her eyes last night, I hated that I had to tell her something so awful. I wish I could keep her world perfect for as long as possible. :( Every life is precious and we need to be bold enough to say so. Thanks for stopping by, Lindsay.
DeleteI've had to have some hard talks with my kids, too, and I'm so grateful to have the Bible to back me up. Our world shouts confusing messages constantly. What would I do if I had to rely only on my own feelings? It's so comforting to have the source of wisdom at my fingertips.
ReplyDeleteSo well said, Jill. I love that I can bring my children back to the Word and have a foundation for our thoughts and beliefs. Thanks for joining the discussion!
DeleteI do not look forward to the things I will have to tell my son when he is older. But like you, I would rather him hear the ugly truth from me, not from anyone else. It's tough being a parent in this evil, cruel world, and I can't wait for the Lord to come and get us. What a wonderful day that will be!
ReplyDeleteIt is hard parenting in this world, but I believe we have everything we need to do it victoriously. I've been so amazed at the wisdom God has given us as we've had to deal with different situations our children have encountered. But, I fully agree with you, I look forward to that glorious day!
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