Pomp and Circumstance

I don't talk politics a whole lot. Because I think it is a pretty good practice to keep your mouth closed when you don't really know a whole lot about the topic.

But I know what I know and I know what I think. And today, I am going to venture into that political field, ever so slightly.

I admit that I didn't vote for Barack Obama, but as a citizen of this country I will support and pray for our current leader even though many of our views are different. I don't mean I'll support all of his decisions, but I will support him as our nation's leader.

So I watched the inauguration with my children, mainly because it was such a historical moment for our country. And it was amazing and fun to witness. I have never watched an inauguration (see...I am not into politics), but witnessed most of this one from 9 AM until after noon. I even flipped the TV back on that night to watch some of the festivities for our new first family that evening.

It was absolutely enjoyable. I have to admit that I got caught up in the pomp and circumstance of the evening as well and celebrated this momentous occasion along with the rest of our nation.

But inauguration day has passed and I am reminded this week of a reason my heart sighs deeply for our nation in these next 4 years.

This past week the March for Life took place in Washington DC. While President Obama was invited to address the group, he did not. His past record and statements make it clear to me that he is pro-choice and does not intend to protect the sanctity of unborn human life.

In fact, this same week he began using our tax dollars (even in light of economic struggle) to begin paying for abortions in foreign countries again, something President Bush had put an end to. Another act, The Freedom of Choice Act in particular saddens me because President Obama stated that he would sign it if it should pass through Congress.

My heart cries for the voices of the unborn children who do not have a leader in our country who will fight for their life. Instead, many of them will be allowed to suffer an early death at the hands of their own mothers.

During this pregnancy I have seen ultrasounds at 6, 8, 12, and 16 weeks for various reasons. I have seen that life growing in my body and can't imagine anyone denying the existence of its precious soul. I have watched my baby wiggle his/her fingers, put his/her hand behind his/her head, and I have seen that tiny heartbeat assuring me that this little LIFE is growing.

(The picture here happens to be a baby at 20 weeks, which is 1 week older than the baby growing in my womb)
I know the economy is on the minds of most Americans as our main challenge at this time, but this week my heart was saddened as I thought about these unborn babies. Decisions are being made in this presidency which will result in the deaths of more and more of our nation's children.

I know that there is someone who knows intimately each of these unborn children. He knows what their purposes were and what the plan was for their lives. Many Americans may not think a life was lost, but God knows each and every life that was lost and I have no doubt He weeps for them as well.

"Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart..." Jeremiah 1:5

You do begin to wonder what these unborn children had been set apart for that they will never become.