Now that we are on the same page, I want to share my heart.
Abortion. The utterance of that very word can start an argument like a match starts a fire in a haystack. It's an extremely sensitive topic no matter which side of the coin you are on. And I think, because of the fear of offending, we as Christians stand back and do nothing. Or we feel so strongly about our beliefs on the matter that we jump on the bandwagon of hate. Can I be so bold as to tell you that neither of these actions do anything to bring glory to God? And they certainly don't solve the problem.
As a Christian, a woman, a mom, and an adopting mom, I do NOT believe abortion is an acceptable solution to any problem. As a woman, I can understand how our country has come to the conclusion that it is the woman's choice. And I can respect that. God gives us free will to make our own decisions. Abortion is a decision that must be made.
But, fellow women, there is a better decision.
This decision is a hard one. It's not one that can be brought about through hate, boycotting, picketing, or negative marketing. This decision must be brought about through LOVE.
Sadly, the church has failed you in this way. I wish I could apologize for all of us. But I can only apologize for myself and those around me. I am deeply and utterly sorry for the hate you have experienced as a result of your situation. I'm sorry for the judgement I used to pass on you. I now know how scary pregnancy can be and how much children change your future. And I respect your right to choose to not raise your child. I can only imagine the pain that comes with that decision.
But I have a solution for you. And it's not abortion. It's called ADOPTION. A beautiful, amazing, inspiring picture of both LIFE and CHOICE. The choice to give your child LIFE.
And that's where the church must step in.
Church: we must put aside the hate surrounding this issue and embrace the love and grace of Christ. We need to step in and help these women who have nowhere to turn. Stop the hateful speeches and judgmental rants. Show love. Show acceptance. And give a solution.
We need to be a safe haven. A place of refuge where women can come in their fear and find ANSWERS. And by answers, I don't mean words. I mean actions. We need to be ready to step up and offer a family for the child whose mother cannot keep him. We need to offer support for that mother as she carries on with her life. We need to be an adoption minded people. We cannot sit on the sidelines and condemn the choice a woman makes. We need to get involved. Get dirty. Fight for life. And give the opportunity of life to the women who must make that decision.
Step up. Share the vision. Share your knowledge. Share your story. And be ready to watch God move mountains!
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