Thursday, February 5, 2009

Dear followers; this entry is our last until February 11th. This heavy subject must be considered because of the possibility of great changes ahead. Don't just ponder these in your hearts but share with one another and ask the Lord for courage to face what is what is ahead.
FOCA or AUL
The Freedom of Choice Act is a measure that will codify Roe v. Wade’s protections and guarantee the right to choose for future generations of women. It would allow partial birth abortions; it would do away with requirements of information given to women getting abortions; Anyone could perform abortions; It would do away with parental involvement. In short FOCA would eliminate every restriction on abortion nationwide. FOCA will compel taxpayer funding of abortions and will force faith-based hospitals and healthcare facilities to perform abortions.

Psalm 139:13-15; For thou hast possessed my reins: thou has covered me in my mothers womb. I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; marvelous are thy works;
and that my soul knoweth right well. My substance was not hid from thee; when I was made in secret, and curiously wrought in the lowest parts of the earth.

This is what David wrote concerning himself and how God knew him. If we truly believe
that God is......then we will want to keep his commandments no matter how inconvenient it is....God loves us and wants us to be happy.....we can only be happy if we do what is right, that is how through Christ, we can put on His righteousness.

Why is this important for us as Christians who do not believe in abortions? It is important for us to know where God stands so that we can let others know how we stand. You may never have considered this option for yourself....but I know that you know of somebody who has. Have you been prepared to stand for what is right or have you given in to the situation and agreed upon the option taken? Perhaps you experienced this yourself! Sometimes when we talk about it with a loving friend or loving family member it helps us to take the guilt and place it before the Lord and allowed Him to cleanse our soul.

As we are in Christ we must show love and understanding to these girls and women who find themselves in situations that are difficult for them to handle alone. Don’t shun them! Don’t avoid them! Reach out to them! Mistakes happen and so do criminal acts of rape and incest. I believe we can help them to lift their heads and square their shoulders back and say; "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me".

AUL; ‘Americans United for Life’. A pro-life law and policy organization, that is prepared for battle and a battle it will be. Become involved and don’t turn away, "For our struggle is not against rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, but against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places"; Ephesians 6:12. Lets remember that aborting babies was "never commanded by God", "and it never entered His mind"! Satan is at work!

PRAYER OF SERENITY: God grant me the Serenity to accept the things I cannot
change; Courage to change the things I can; and Wisdom to know the difference. Anonymous
References:
1. The Defenders Study Bible (NKJ)
2. Center for Reclaiming America for Christ (Abortion)
3. The Oregon Family Council reports 1996 & 2006
4. Bill O’Reilly’s TV show; "The Factor"
5. (Internet) A Project of AUL Action
6. (Internet) Freedom of Choice Act (FOCA)

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