As I stood there on the Mall, in the whipping cold on Monday, I realized exactly why I was there.
If we do not stand up and say, "Enough," who will?
Tens of thousands of people, young and old, from all over the country, marched for life on Washington that day... to do just that.
The aim of the day wasn't about social programs or political parties (although the Republicans in this Congress did say they will rightly work to eliminate taxpayer-funding of abortion).
Most people went to the March for Life simply to stand up and affirm that pre-born life deserves lawful protection from slaughter. Period.
It was about shining the light on the unborn... something many in this nation lack the moral courage to do. We know they lack the political courage.
And of course they went to the March to pray.
To pray for the victims... unborn and grown.
And of course, to pray for an end to the atrocity, mistakenly accepted as a necessary evil, that has led to the killing of more than 5o million babies nationwide, and millions more worldwide.
I was touched by the women, and men, who courageously stood up to say they regretted their abortions. They said they were told at the time that this was a "solution to their problem," but that it had only brought on greater problems. They said that they had been the "consumer"... and they were there to tell us that "the product is no good!" The audience brimmed with love and support for each one of them.
It is time for more sunlight. Time for telling the truth. Time for guiding the many regretful consumers toward the forgiving arms of the Father.
It is time for healing.
It is time for life first.
Enough of the horror that we have allowed to shroud our nation in death.
Enough of the justification.
Enough of the self-indulgence and reliance on self only... the elevation of material comfort over life itself... the disregard for Natural Law... and the distrust in God's providence.
Enough of the lies.
Enough of the very act that I still try to shield my youngest child from knowing exists, for even children know it to be included in the stuff of nightmares and horrifying side shows.
Enough.
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
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Well said (as usual : ) You are so fortunate to be among so many standing up for the truth. The march I attended was quite small compared to yours, in the town of Olympia Washington, our state capital. In fact the first year I went I was shocked at how few were there after having grown up going to the march in DC. We drove two hours north to get there and I would have driven 3 more if I had to. Each year I attend I always think, "Where is everyone else?!" But that is prideful I now realize. I simply am there for the same reasons you lay out. And each year, by the grace of God, there are more and more people standing up for life. God bless your day! xoxo Sue
ReplyDeleteGreat post Cheryl!
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