Life

Today, as I voted there were many, many important issues in my heart. They were the same issues that were present as I prayed this morning. I hope and pray that our nation will be a God-fearing, God-honoring nation. But I am so thankful that my salvation isn't tied to whoever wins the election today. Thank God that prize has already been won!

There is one issue that troubles me frequently, though I have not written about it here. That is the Pro-Life movement. Unfortunately, it is clear that being Pro-Life is more about being anti-abortion than actually being pro-life. To say that you are Pro-Life would suggest that you are for life. All life. All the time.

I continually tire of hearing people talk about the "sanctity" of life but arguing that we should not give poor children healthcare. Or people discussing how life starts at conception and with the same mouth listing reasons why food stamps and welfare programs that aid children and families are a "bad" idea, "socialist" and even "Marxist." (What about giving generously to those in need? If it makes me a socialist to follow the teachings of Jesus, then call me whatever you want). Or people who demand that abortion be illegal but can't be inconvenienced to care for foster children or orphans because of the bad influence those kids might be on their own children or the impact they would have on their own lives.

I read this blog today and I was brought to tears. Yes, abortion is a terrible thing. Yes, life is precious, given to us by the Creator. But if you are going to claim to be "pro-life," it is time to get out there and start taking care of the children that are truly in need. No more excuses about why I can't or someone else is more equipped. The battle for life starts with me. And you. Not a government program or a politician. And not with a vote. But with my own life.

p.s. yes, it is a new job more details to come.