Let Them Live and Be Loved

I realize there's a huge debate going on right now in the Idaho Statehouse about whether or not a mother should need to have an ultrasound prior to having an abortion. In fact it's a very heated debate and at times downright nasty (well nasty from the side that's anti-life). I believe that a every child has the right to live life, which includes those in the womb. The Bible clearly states in Psalm 127:3, "Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a reward from him." Recently I've had a first hand opportunity to watch a young mother do what God has called her to do and that's to love her baby. I've seen her cherish, nurture and watch over her little gift from God. This is something that all parents are called to do. Every baby desperately needs love. Unfortunately in our culture, babies can often be seen as inconvenient, a burden and even a mistake. How could anyone even think that? When you look at the intricate handiwork of God that's seen in a baby's face, hands, feet and the rest of their body, how could you not cherish these little bundles of life and energy. There really is something amazing about life. Having the opportunity to hold life in your hands and see it grow and blossom. I take my hat off to every parent who values a child's life and sees a children as gift from God. Being a parent is one of the most incredible responsibilities someone could ever have, and at the same time it's one of the most rewarding. Today I challenge every parent to see their child as a gift from God, and to love their precious little ones just as the Lord does :)