Dear Prayer Warriors,
I couldn’t believe my eyes when I read one of the front-page
headlines in USA Today: “U.S. Faces Critical Adoption Shortage”. Could it be, I thought, that as we approach
the 40th anniversary of Roe v. Wade this month that the reporter might
delve deeply into the truth? Sadly
no. Reasons addressed were that other
countries are limiting or closing their doors to U.S. adoptions, the birthrate
is declining, and with the acceptance of single parenthood, fewer children are
being placed up for adoption. But how
did the reporter ignore the elephant in the room? Could a major factor in the declining
birthrate be that outside of contraception, approximately 3700 babies are aborted daily in the U.S.? And since
85% of all abortions are performed on single
women, it’s not just that single women are keeping their babies, it’s that many
are aborting them. That creates a baby
shortage.
You formed my inmost being; you knit me in my mother’s womb. I praise you, because I am wonderfully made;
wonderful are your works!
Psalm 139:
13-14
Today, I would like to pray for the dignity of each person,
from conception to natural death. Let us
pray for all parents natural or adoptive, who are open to life; May they be
blessed for their loving hearts. Let us
pray that all parents will trust that the Lord will walk with them and guide
them throughout their journey of parenthood. And finally, let us pray that we do not fear
“new life”, but embrace it.
For it is the LORD, your God, who marches with you; he will
never fail you or forsake you. Deuteronomy 31:6
Peace, Joy, and Love,
Janet
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