I don't feel the need to reiterate all of that today, but I wanted to address the side of things that we don't hear about nearly as often. Some babies are dearly wanted, but their lives are still ended prematurely. I wanted to address the exception that so many make to the pro-life stance and challenge the thought process behind it to simply say that life is precious. Every person has been perfectly created in his mother's womb by God.

I recognize that this is NEVER an easy choice. I am not here to condemn anyone. There is always pain involved--no matter what choice is made. But I do believe that our God is sovereign, and that He is willing to bring blessing and reveal Himself through the life He has created...no matter how long or short it may be. It is a difficult trial to face, but there can be healing in the midst of the difficulty. God will be glorified when we choose to accept even the tiniest of lives as His handiwork and consider them sacred.
I came across this video that chronicles that process in the life of one family. Let's weep with them, and feel their joy. Let's choose to see beauty in every life that God has made.
99 Balloons from Igniter Media on Vimeo.
source: Justin Taylor at Between Two Worlds
For you formed my inward parts;
you knitted me together in my mother's womb.
I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.
Wonderful are your works;
my soul knows it very well.
My frame was not hidden from you,
when I was being made in secret,
intricately woven in the depths of the earth.
Your eyes saw my unformed substance;
in your book were written, every one of them,
the days that were formed for me,
when as yet there was none of them.
- Psalm 139:13-16 ESV
That is one of the most amazing heartfelt things I think I've ever seen! I can't even begin to imagine what joy and sorrow this family must have felt. I know I don't say it enough but I am very proud of you and proud to say that you are my sister. You give me such encouragement and inspiration. Thank you for being you!
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