Right now, Facebook is on fire with people updating their statuses to reflect either their incredible joy or horrible sadness at the outcome of the election. I'm holding back on writing anything because I simply don't know how to say anything about this election that can fit in just a few lines. I also don't have the mental energy to get flamed for raining on the Obama lovefest that is going on over there. I didn't have the emotional connection to McCain they have with Obama, but I voted for him because he was more committed to respecting life.
I will say this: I know I will have a hard time not crying (we're talking ugly cry here, people) when I go to this year's March for Life because two days earlier we will have just inaugurated the most pro-choice president we've ever had. I know I live in great fear of the day that President Elect Barack Obama makes good on his promise to sign the Freedom of Choice Act. I know that if that day comes (but hey, here's hoping he doesn't keep his word!), I will be filled with great sorrow. At that moment it will be little consolation to me that I voted against him because babies will still die. However, I know many, many people who voted for Obama and I really wonder what they will feel at that moment. Because they voted FOR him... and babies will die. I am not judging -- I am truly curious how they will react. I wonder what "change" will make that worth it.
I have always maintained a respect for the office of the presidency even when it was held by someone I did not respect. I am not going to start bitterly proclaiming that I am moving to another country. I'm not going to be sour or hateful in what I say right now. My prayer right now is that I am proven wrong. So I will pray for TRUE change. It would be easy to say "1.20.13" and act like I don't care what happens between now and then, but I'd be lying. If our new president keeps his promises in the arena of abortion, there will be so much carnage between now and then, so many lives lost. I pray - fervently - that as this new time in our country begins that this new leader will somehow listen to the voice of those who can not speak for themselves. If he doesn't, no amount of "yes we cans" or "change you can believe in" will stop the loss of innocent life.
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
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OBAMA!!!!!!
Anonymous/Idaho, did you read the post or just the subject line?
Dear Lord,
I pray for this individual who is writing these close minded comments. I pray that she will open her eyes and realize that there is more to respecting life than voting for or against abortions.
Love
Who are you, anonymous(es?). I'm so not a fan of anonymous posters. So, anonymous posting is turned off. Man up. Or woman up. Whichever.
Thank you for the prayers, I can always use 'em. However, they were misguided. I'm not closed minded; I'm sorry you perceive me that way. I should have clarified: I believe STRONGLY in a consistent life ethic but unfortunately there was not a candidate that shared this belief. So, I had to go with the one who I believed would respect life more.
Dear Lord,
I pray for those individuals who communicate to others through public prayer, may they realize that while there is more to respecting life than voting for or against abortions, there certainly isn't anything more important than the blatant and open murder of thousands of babies daily. Not since WWII and the bomb have we seen such blatant disrespect for life treated as a non-issue. So Lord, grant us the wisdom to see the world as you see it, full of beautiful people who long to see your face.
oh wait, people who pray publicly for other people... I guess that's me. oh well, I need the prayers too.
Christine - my response to anonymous trolls is to delete the posts and give no response. It's good for my blood pressure. :)
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