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I just spent the last few minutes reading a blog about the murder of an abortion provider who was one of three providers in the U.S whose sole practice was providing abortions beyond 21 weeks, when we all know babies are capable of survival outside the womb.

Couple thoughts:

1. Murdering him was clearly wrong and gives the pro-abortion folks a new poster boy martyr for their cause, potentially leading to greater protection (physical and legal) of like-minded individuals.

2. I am NOT happy he was murdered, but I am at peace with the idea that a mass murderer (60,000+ babies died at his hands through the most hideous means imaginable. Truly--do some research and you will struggle not to throw up. Violent, gory, heinous methods.) is no longer roaming the streets. He used the blessing of having life himself, and the intelligence to make it through extensive schooling to kill others.

Murder isn't the answer. We ALWAYS have other choices. It takes a courageous woman to face down the entirety of a pregnancy she doesn't want and to see it through. There are several people in my life who wouldn't be in it if it weren't for a brave biological mama who knew she had options. Thank you to those mamas. The choice to save your child's life by continuing your pregnancy has blessed me more than you will ever know. We love your babies and are so grateful you chose life. We wish more people had your heart because there are lots more families out there just waiting and waiting to provide a home for that little one. You did a great job. Be at peace with your decision.

Lord, this situation is absolutely scandalous. You are the only one who knows the hearts of all involved. Each advocate either way, each doctor, each nurse, each mama, each baby. You know. Their hearts. Their names. Even those who we never got to meet. You know. Please soften our hearts to your truths. Sometimes it feels like we are so over run with wickedness and sin that I can't help but wonder when you are coming back in a blaze of glory to clean house. In the mean time, Father, please work on my heart. Please help me to divide lies and emotions from truth. Please Lord, help me not to be wicked as well. Change me, Lord. I want to be more like you and to see things the way you see them. Thank you for Jesus and for the Word. Please Lord, come quickly. Amen--