As part of the October Pro-Life tour headed by Erika Mathews and Ryana Lynn Peterson, many bloggers are getting together and sharing pro-life posts to state their personal beliefs and reasons why, remind their readers of the sanctity of life, and encourage others to join us in the fight for rights for the unborn.
When I signed up for this a few months back, I began thinking of different things I could post. Honestly, without personal experience, there wasn’t much I could say. After all, the Bible makes it clear that children are a gift, that life is infinitely precious, and that He is Lord over all that lives and breathes. I can’t say it any better than how He did, now can I? So I put it off, waiting for the Lord to put the right prompt on my heart.
It took a while, but He finally did. And this post isn’t to dive into the scripture behind why I’m pro-life and why you should be too (if you aren’t already, which I doubt). It’s not to convince you of the evils of abortion. It’s not to rant and rave...no matter how much I enjoy it.
No, instead of discouraging y’all by going on about all that’s wrong with the world, I want to thank you.
You’ve taken a stand. I know you have. You, who chose to keep your baby. You, who adopted or fostered a child. You, who have obeyed and been fruitful and multiplied. You, who didn’t take birth control. You, whose womb remains open. You, who delights in the promises of the Lord. You, who wishes for a child. You, who march for the rights of unborn children. You, who comforts those who grieve. You, who rally against unjust and wicked regulations. You, who proclaim the scriptures. You, who support pro-life causes. You, who waited until marriage. You, who sought His will. You, who voted for pro-life officials. You, who changed a pregnant girl’s mind. You, who is making a difference.
Thank you.
People like you, who give one dollar, who say one prayer, who give one hug, who loves one child, who repeat one verse, who take one step...one. Just one. Only one can make a difference, and many can make all the difference.
Thank you.
Thank you for taking that stand, for voting pro-life, supporting pro-life, living pro-life. Thank you for loving those precious unborn children, those struggling parents, and those who have done wrong. Thank you for praying for every life, for every mother and father, for every doctor and nurse. Thank you for waiting until marriage, trusting in God, and doing what He called you to do. Thank you for choosing to have an open womb rather than take birth control or tie your tubes. Thank you for being a mother or father to an unwanted child or an orphan.
Why?
Because being pro-life doesn’t just mean being against abortion. It means having an open womb and being pro-reproduction. It means loving children who aren’t yours and might not have anyone else to love them. It means viewing all people—no matter how sinful—as precious in the sight of God. It means being against homosexuality and transgenderism, which malign God’s intentions for life and stifle the ability to procreate. It means choosing to live another day rather than take your own life. It means praying for those who have made mistakes and had abortions in the past—because their lives matter too. It means praying for those who have performed abortions or administered drugs. It means praying for those who have convinced others to abort. It means speaking up and being bold about life and God’s purpose for each of us.
I hope you’ll take a stand as well, if you haven’t yet. Because if God loves the lives of humans so much that He would send His Son to sacrifice His...then we should as well. And remember that you can be pro-life without ever donating a dollar or casting a vote. All you have to do is pray and love. Take a stand and be an unmovable beacon of hope to those who struggle.
The way you live your life could save a hundred others.
Thank you.
The Tour
In honor of the release of not one but TWO pro-life novels this month, the authors Erika Mathews and R. M. Peterson have put together a Write for Life Instagram/blog tour for the entire month of October. I invite y'all to join me and countless other Christian bloggers and Instagramers as we share about being pro-life and support these two pro-life books! Below is the blog tour schedule, and if you keep an eye on your social media feeds, you'll find pro-life graphics and posts being shared all month long!
October 1
Erika Mathews at Resting Life - tour intro
Autumn Lehman at Bursting Through the Darkness - Why I am Pro-Life
October 2
Erika Mathews at Resting Life - Read the First Chapter for Free
Grace A. Johnson at Of Blades and Thorns - Thank You for Taking a Stand
Katja Labonté at Little Blossoms for Jesus - Sustainer’s Smile spotlight
October 4
Joy C. Woodbury at Discipleship With Joy - prolife post
October 5
Madisyn at Madi’s Musings - Ten Responses to Common Abortion Arguments Part 1
October 6
Jen Rose at Living Outside the Lines - Sustainer’s Smile spotlight
Akira Rodriguez at With Joyful Praise - prolife post
October 7
Eva-Joy Ruth Schonhaar - Sustainer’s Smile review
October 8 - To Save a Life Cover Reveal
Kylie Hunt at Kylie Hunt - The Film Director’s Wife - Sustainer’s Smile spotlight
Autumn Lehman at Bursting Through the Darkness - prolife post
October 9
Grace A. Johnson at Of Blades and Thorns - Sustainer’s Smile spotlight
Kylie Hunt at Kylie Hunt - The Film Director’s Wife - To Save a Life post
October 11
Joy C. Woodbury at Discipleship With Joy - Sustainer’s Smile review
Katja Labonté at Little Blossoms for Jesus - Sustainer’s Smile character spotlight: Liliora
October 12
Madisyn at Madi’s Musings - Ten Responses to Common Abortion Arguments Part 2
Lauren Compton at Novels That Encourage - prolife post
October 13
Jen Rose at Living Outside the Lines - Sustainer’s Smile character spotlight: Carita
Akira Rodriguez at With Joyful Praise - Sustainer’s Smile review
October 14
Vanessa Hall at Vanessa Hall - Sustainer’s Smile review
Stephanie Agnes-Crockett at Stephanie’s Ninth Suitcase - Sustainer’s Smile post
October 15
Autumn Lehman at Bursting Through the Darkness - Sustainer’s Smile spotlight
Kelsey Bryant at Kelsey’s Notebook - Sustainer’s Smile character spotlight: Rita
October 16
Brianna Burden at Singing in the Rain - prolife post
Grace A. Johnson at Book Nations - guest post by Erika
October 18
Joy C. Woodbury at Discipleship With Joy - To Save a Life review
Katja Labonté at Little Blossoms for Jesus - Sustainer’s Smile review
October 19
Rebekah Morris at Read Another Page - Sustainer’s Smile review
Lauren Compton at Novels That Encourage - Sustainer’s Smile author interview
Martha Abilene at Beyond the Literary Horizon - prolife post
October 20
Kristina Hall at Kristina Hall - To Save a Life review
Jen Rose at Living Outside the Lines - Sustainer’s Smile review
Akira Rodriguez at With Joyful Praise - To Save a Life review
Vanessa Hall at Vanessa Hall - prolife post
October 21 - Sustainer’s Smile release day!
Erika Mathews at Resting Life - Sustainer’s Smile special author post
Kristina Hall at Kristina Hall - Sustainer’s Smile review
Grace A. Johnson at Book Nations - author interview with Erika
Kellyn Roth at Lilacs & Reveries - Sustainer’s Smile spotlight
Martha Abilene at Beyond the Literary Horizon - Sustainer’s Smile review
October 22 - To Save a Life release day!
Erika Mathews at Resting Life - To Save a Life release post
Autumn Lehman at Bursting Through the Darkness - TSAL spotlight & author interview with Ryana
Grace A. Johnson at Of Blades and Thorns - To Save a Life spotlight
Kellyn Roth at Lilacs & Reveries - To Save a Life spotlight
Martha Abilene at Beyond the Literary Horizon - To Save a Life review
October 23
Grace A. Johnson at Book Nations - To Save a Life spotlight
Stephanie Agnes-Crockett at Stephanie’s Ninth Suitcase - To Save a Life review
Abigail Harris at Read Review Rejoice - To Save a Life spotlight and SS character interview: Claera
October 25
Courtenay Burden at Sheep Among Wolves - prolife post
Katja Labonté at Little Blossoms for Jesus - To Save a Life review
Tara at Tower in the Plains - prolife post
October 26
Tara at Tower in the Plains - Sustainer’s Smile review and character spotlight: Tae
Lauren Compton at Novels That Encourage - To Save a Life review
Rebekah Morris at Read Another Page - To Save a Life review
October 27
Tara at Tower in the Plains - To Save a Life review
Jen Rose at Living Outside the Lines - To Save a Life review
October 28
Kaitlyn Krispense at Kaitlyn Krispense, Author - Sustainer’s Smile, To Save a Life, & prolife
Vanessa Hall at Vanessa Hall - To Save a Life spotlight
October 29
Kelsey Bryant at Kelsey’s Notebook - To Save a Life post
October 30
Erika Mathews at Resting Life - tour wrapup
Grace A. Johnson at Of Blades and Thorns - To Save a Life review
On the 9th, I'll be sharing more about the books, so stay tuned and don't forget to check out these other AMAZING Christian girls' posts about life! Until then, thank y'all for taking a stand!