My heart breaks for the lives that have been lost in Philadelphia and in other so-called "clinics" around the world. As details are aired on the news, I am deeply saddened that this goes on in our world, and even more saddened that abortion is defended in so many circles. How can it be? I don't understand it. My prayers go out to those who would have been mothers as the pain of their choice tugs at their hearts.
As we set our sites on God's direction and vision for 2011 at LaVie Earlly Pregnancy Clinic, I am more determined than ever that our services are needed. We must be a voice for those who do not yet have a voice. We must be a safe place for women who are scared and facing what is likely the biggest decision of their life.We must offer hope, acceptance, confidentiality, encouragement and God's love to every woman who walks through our doors... and we must have our doors open!
I am thankful for the clinic that stated out as the Billings Crisis Pregnancy Center 20 years ago. I am thankful that God has blessed our ministry and allowed us to grow to meet the needs of so many little ones and their moms... and many dads too. I am thankful that we are able to offer ultrasound at two locations in Billings. I am thankful for our staff and volunteers, and I am thankful for the women who come through our doors and choose life. I am thankful for our partners in ministry... for those who trust us to use their resources to reach those who need us.
Life... it's a beautiful choice!
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Sunday, January 9, 2011
Power of Prayer
So many people have prayed for our family over the course of the years. We first felt the incredible power of many prayers being offered on our behalf when our son was born with a heart defect. He was carefully monitored and dilligently prayed for over the course of his first 2 years of life. When the time came for him to need open heart surgery, it was just a couple of months after his second birthday.
As we loaded our car for the trip to Denver Children's Hospital, we knew that literally hundreds of people were praying for our safe travel and for the doctors, nurses and our little patient. The day before surgery was loaded with pre-op appointments, and Adam had no idea what lay ahead. As mom and dad spent hours visiting with surgeons and specialists, he quietly played in each office... no small miracle in itself.
All went well, his heart is fixed; however, I cannot even imagine going through such an ordeal without the peace of Christ and the covering of prayer. Yet, I know that there are those who do not have that peace and support who do face crisis with their children's health, or their own health, every day.
This world is broken and bad things happen. Christianity does not shield us from the world and it's brokenness, but faith in Christ does give us an eternal perspective... it provides a context that allows us to live in the big picture rather than simply in the moment. That context is that I don't need to know all of the details, why's or how's. It's God's job to see the whole picture and how everything works together to complete it. He's all about answering prayers, even when sometimes we cannot see the answer, or the answer is not what we expect; the answer is always what we need. Never give up praying and be encouraged to commit to pray for each other.
1 Timothy 2:1 "I urge you, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone."
Philippians 4:6 "do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God."
As we loaded our car for the trip to Denver Children's Hospital, we knew that literally hundreds of people were praying for our safe travel and for the doctors, nurses and our little patient. The day before surgery was loaded with pre-op appointments, and Adam had no idea what lay ahead. As mom and dad spent hours visiting with surgeons and specialists, he quietly played in each office... no small miracle in itself.
All went well, his heart is fixed; however, I cannot even imagine going through such an ordeal without the peace of Christ and the covering of prayer. Yet, I know that there are those who do not have that peace and support who do face crisis with their children's health, or their own health, every day.
This world is broken and bad things happen. Christianity does not shield us from the world and it's brokenness, but faith in Christ does give us an eternal perspective... it provides a context that allows us to live in the big picture rather than simply in the moment. That context is that I don't need to know all of the details, why's or how's. It's God's job to see the whole picture and how everything works together to complete it. He's all about answering prayers, even when sometimes we cannot see the answer, or the answer is not what we expect; the answer is always what we need. Never give up praying and be encouraged to commit to pray for each other.
1 Timothy 2:1 "I urge you, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone."
Philippians 4:6 "do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God."
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