I'll be honest. My heart grieves at the turn our country took today. I have so many reasons why I would not have had Barack Obama become president. But if there is no other reason, it would be because of the unborn. President-Elect Obama said on July 17, 2007 that the first thing he would do as president is sign the Freedom of Choice Act. This Act will essentially nullify the state laws and restrictions that have been placed on abortion, including parental notification, restrictions on government funds and, tragically, the ban on partial birth abortion. As a result, our nation will see at least 125,000 more abortions per year, in addition to the 1.3 million that already take place. (http://www.lifenews.com/nat4359.html) This is a tragedy that grieves my heart more than I can express.
But even as I write this, I am listening to the International House of Prayer lift up Barack Obama before the Lord. And as much as my heart and human understanding lead me to grieve, I know that my Lord's leadership is perfect. He has given us this man for his purposes and his purposes are good. So, Father, I want to join in the prayers being lifted up for President-Elect Obama. Would you reveal yourself to him for who you truly are. Will you visit him with dreams and visions. Will you show him how great and wide and deep is your love for him. Thank you for what you are going to do through this man as he leads our nation. And thank you that you are faithful in all your ways.
I was so blessed today to hear from an amazing young woman regarding the abortion issue. Would you please take some time to hear her story?
