I have been so desperately torn as to how to respond to this crisis... this crisis that has existed for decades that I have gladly avoided for years. I have been able to blindly remain apathetic about what abortion truly is. These videos have awakened me so deeply and devastatingly that my head has been spinning as I attempt to grasp a firm position. I am for life and always have been, but I've been able to still remove the "humanness" of these babies that were being killed. Crushed. Torn apart. And now, we have come to find out, bartered and sold in a deceptive market. I do not side with the Pro-Life movement, as I do not agree with many of their right wings stances (often neglecting and refusing to provide social services, welfare, and education to our most needy, poor, and disenfranchised). I desire consistency in my life, and I want to support life in all circumstances, even if it forces me and my family to sacrifice on behalf of another.
The only thing I can begin to think to do is begin a movement of prayer. I begin to reflect on prayer throughout the Scriptures, and noted that both prophets of old and Christ himself had 40 day prayer "rhythms". And so, I seek to do the same. I would love for others to join me as we pray for these helpless babies, our nation, and our families. I will post one "focus" a day and will post my own prayer. I encourage you, if you are comfortable, to post a prayer in the comments section as well. If you disagree with my position or focus, that is fine. I'm not Scripture, nor the Holy Spirit. I am not meaning to condemn or judge. All I ask is kindness in your words and a Spirit of unity to be present in our lives.
Emily