speak for the speechless

Usually when I think of Proverbs 31 it's all about that amazing woman who apparently never slept and managed to do everything while her husband just sat in the gate. Just kidding ...

Anyways, I was reading it this morning and realized that the verse preceding the discourse on the wise woman was amazing, especially in light of what I did last night.

"Open your mouth for the speechless,
In the cause of all who are appointed to die."
Proverbs 31:8

Last night, and a week previous I stood vigil in Toronto across from the "Woman's Care Clinic" aka a child death/abortion clinic. It was part of the 40 Days for Life campaign - something you should take part in if you can.

Being there last night I felt so helpless/inadequate. The numbers of children killed are hugely devastating, and people are so blinded to the truth of life that it seems sometime that doing something isn't making any difference. I know that there is a difference being made -- close to 300 children have been saved from abortion that we know about through the campaign (all over N.A.), but sometimes it seems so futile when it's freezing cold and people are giving you the finger and repeatedly angrily yelling.

Anyways, back to the verse. God calls all of us to stand up and speak for the speechless ... those whose parents are planning on killing them, those who are "appointed to die". No matter what the result, it's our job to stand up and speak. And that was tres encouraging for me. It's easy to justify our own frustrations with the lack of change with apathy. It's not "cool" to stand up, it's not convenient, easy or tidy. But if we're not speaking for them, who will? And I can guarantee that Christ will not care about our reasons for putting ourselves or our comfort before those voiceless children when we stand before Him and give account of our lives.

true humanity

I was thinking the other day how sad it is for people who don't know Christ. I mean, in a general sense, of course it's sad and tragic. But one of the out workings of not being a Christian means that you'll never get to experience what it's like to be truly human. Humanity as it is now is broken and fallen and never perfect ... but that's not what humanity was designed to be. One day, we'll get to experience true humanity as perfect, sinless beings in complete fellowship with God in a new world without sin. That is going to be amazing!

treasuring

I enjoy these moments so much -- the ones where Jakob is peacefully cuddling his "blankie" in bed, oblivious to the world, and where I sit down with a hot beverage. I know that I won't always have this privilege, so I'm treasuring the moments when I get them!

Since Kev has gotten back from Switzerland, I've been thinking more about how much I treasure him too ... 4 days away doesn't seem that long in retrospect, but it was enough time to realize that I take him for granted (already, after only 3 years!!). Someone at church last night told me that they see Kev and I have such a loving marriage ... and it made me remember again that we are utterly and completely blessed by God. To sum up, Kev, if you're reading this -- I love you like crazy.

The rest of you can now choke back the gagging and move on with your days. :)