Thursday, August 20, 2015

I AM PRO-CHOICE FOR LIFE...

Dear Reader,

If you have been following me for a while, then you know that the title of this piece is alarming at best and full of contradiction. I am on the side of GOD and as a Spirit filled Woman of Christ I support life at the moment of conception. Period.

However, I felt the need to give this piece such an attention getting title. To every adult in my circle plus some. Especially adults who are sexually active, hopefully in a God-sanctioned marriage, but if not keep reading any way. After all Jesus came to save the world because it needed saving..put another way He knows our sins and chooses to give us His healing salvation despite our nature.

Now on to the topic at hand...

I AM PRO-CHOICE FOR LIFE...

Recently I was on Facebook reading a friends post and comments regarding Planned Parenthood. She is a woman of Faith so it was no surprise when I agreed to all of her comments. However, curiosity got the best of me and I started reading other posts that were available under her original thoughts. There is one in particular that I read that actually bothered me and ironically that thread about death gave life to this blog entry. 

A young woman tried to give credit to Planned Parenthood for early cancer screenings, mammograms, various types of contraceptive etc..and if, she continued, we de-fund P.P. then we might as well take away all of the rest of women's rights because in essence that is what we are doing. 

Really? I thought after I let the weight of that post sink in. I tried to dismiss it and went on to read several more threads but I always kept coming back to that one. The more I read it the angrier I got.  The more I lingered on it the sadder I became. Because eventually after my anger subsided, I realized that we (humans) have it all wrong. We casually take the gift of life and the miracle of pro-creation as something that holds no value...until we say it does. We act like the power of life and death is ours to wield in our broken state. We act like saying no to such a horrible, senseless and barbaric act as murdering babes in the womb some how transcends into our rights being taken away and sending people into bondage. 

My GOD please forgive us. 

When in reality we don't even use our rights because we don't know what they are. Let me list a few for the uninformed, mis-educated and non-directed:

1. A Woman's right to choose also includes abstinence or refraining from having sex in the first place.
 a). This also includes the right to have and use discernment. If the situation wasn't right before you laid it down then it won't be right when you get back up.

2. A Woman has the right to not use sex as a tool of manipulation.
a). If you had to get the man by getting pregnant, you will not be able to keep him once the child is born..because then the pregnancy will be over..just saying. 

3. Women and Men both have the right to remain virgins until marriage. 
a). This would allow two people to get to know each other a little better with the hopes of building a foundation that will nurture the challenges of life and welcome little ones

4. Little known fact Abortion is not birth control it is genocide
a). because abortion kills it also kills all of the generations that would have come out of that child
b). what would have happen if Sarah decided Abraham was to old to have a baby by plus she was still mad at him for getting with Hagar..so she takes it out on the child by killing it. 
c). If you don't want a child before you are "ready" then take a pill, get a shot or use an IUD..or better yet keep your skirt down. The last one is 100% effective

5. Abortion is a result of Sexual Bondage
a). Abortion does not address the behavior that brought the woman to this choice in the first place. So if the true issues are not addressed then she will more than likely fall into that same situation again and again.
b). If a woman keeps aborting babies then why is she still sexually active? because what she seeks is not the sexual gratification but a longing much deeper that is not being met by men she meets
c). Does she love herself? that is the question that needs to be asked. If she does how can she kill a part of herself. Refer to point B

6. Delusion..
a) The abortion industry does not care about the well being of their clients. They hide behind the "choice" banner as a means to continue to finance their industry. They profit in blood money
b) The same industry has disillusioned the populace by packaging murder as a choice so that makes it OK? 1 of the 10 commandments specifically states ' Thou Shall Not Commit Murder'. 
c) What happens after the act is done? Where is the industry to comfort that individual by assuring her that she has a lot to give society and that her self worth is priceless? Where are the naysayers that will tell the woman that she can choose to empower herself by making healthy lifestyle choices. Or that she is forgiven by Jesus Christ if she just asks?
d) No they just send her out the door with a set of instructions and clean up the room for the next victim, I mean decision maker, I mean woman. If her choice was so doggone important then where is the aftercare to help her with the guilt as her actions sink in. Or the self-loathing that may follow? Again Nothing..

7. Withholding the Truth
a) Children are a blessing from GOD
b) Sex before marriage deprives both parties. 
c) Sex creates a bond between two people; if the bond shouldn't be then sex will make it that much harder to walk away from a relationship that should have never happened
d) the best gift one can give is self. Just ask Christ. 
e) Sex taken out of context is demoralizing, crippling and wrong. A woman having multiple partners does not empower her but takes her power away little by little. Her body should not be a common thing. It should be a Holiday for her husband. Think about it, if we celebrated Thanksgiving everyday, eventually we would grow tired of it and even go so far as ignoring it. Because it isn't a big deal.
f) Abortion takes away the responsibility of ones actions. But it doesn't erase the mistakes
g) Rape, incest, prostitution are all evil; there is no excuse for anyone to commit these acts against a woman, child or man. I don't have all of the answers but I do know that once one accepts salvation from Christ, He can and will give you beauty for your ashes. Does it erase the pain or the memory of what was done. No. But His grace will give you strength to carry on. 
h) Adoption is better than abortion. 
Pro-lifers should have this option on their t-shirt and be ready to put to action what they say they stand by. 
i) many abortions are carried out by women who had mutual sex; so why should my tax dollars go to fund ones poor decision making skills
j) doesn't everyone have insurance? I thought that was the law. doesn't p.p. accept insurance for mammograms and cancer screenings? so why do they need government funding.
k) Where are the real men? Men you need to be heard in this fight. If you are claiming that you are grown and sexxy enough to have relations with a woman, both of your free will, then you are grown and sexxy enough to take care of the child you helped create. No court or office needs to tell you to do so. This is your seed and you need to take an interest in the life of the child, to help nurture and grow them, regardless of the relationship status of you and the mom. If she doesn't want the responsibility then take your baby and raise him/her. 

8) Most of us in the Western world do not believe in child sacrifice..
a. That's funny because abortion is child sacrifice
b. Especially late term abortions
c. You are your own idol..cut it out this is not helping you


My hope is that after you have read this post that you would understand that my position is that choice begins before the sexual-act. Therefore I am pro-choice. We all have a right to the life Christ died for us to have and that includes living under His statutes. He knows what is best for us. He also will not withhold any good thing from His children. 

Trust in His Will 
Take responsibility for your actions.
Ask for forgiveness of your sins
Receive Forgiveness
Break the cycle of destruction in your life


-sj


Simple Delights

Warmth fills my soul
as my nostrils breath in the 
fragrance of the air
Cinnamon
Strong, unmistakable
Unable to be hidden
It perfumes my surrounding
it covers my face
as I enter doors familiar
Strength pours into me 
as I hear your voice
Scents of vanilla and lemon 
engulf my senses
I am whole once again
I am home
Sugar, butter they both greet me
Peace washes me over
I am refreshed
I am grounded 
I am renewed

-sj

Only To You

So what my plates don't match;

or We use a spoon as a fork..

we may Drink wine out of a cup

but my Table, to you, is always open.

So what my chairs creek? 

big deal my floors are Scraped

and just a Little worn

but my Door, to you, is always open.

Funny how a cake pan doubles

as a Bread pan

which Triples as a chicken basket

it Is okay that it is mismatched

so Am i

But you Will experience no greater welcome

this side of heaveN

what is Mine is yours

my Heart, to you, is always opened

-sj

A Molding Experience

a mission of Grace 
You called me on

An assignment of Mercy
You required

i proteseted, i resisted,
i fussed, i meandered
i dulled my joy

Correction came with Your Love daily
my how strong it was.

i yielded
You Blessed
i became supple
You Strengthened 
i made my anger subside
You Washed me in Your
PEACE
i traded my defenses
for laughter and comradre

i came with the mind to fight an enemy
You allowed me to leave with a friend
i was wrapped up in hot dissapointment
You showed my sin
i repented
my will is Your desire

Thankfulness has surrounded me
Only Praise forms on my tongue
where there was confusion
Love now resides

A mission of Grace you assigned
Compassion Your required
Helped us all YOU did

-sj

Flowers for the King

Deeper are your wrinkles
Stronger is your grey..
But your smile remains familiar

Surer are your steps
Slower is your pace
But strong your voice remains

I run to sit at your feet
gleaming knowledge, direction
and comfort

Like the wisest of mountains
I look to you 
You ground me 
I appreciate you 

Oh the days you have seen
The things you have learned
Challenges you have faced

Your experience sits as a crown of strength on top your brow
Your methods flow as a robe
Long, royal, moving with the wind

Radiant is God's Glow
Its all over your face

Your love is etched across my heart

Respect, Honor and Thankfulness patterns my thoughts towards you.
My desire is to be 
To mine
What you are to me
Priceless

Deep are your wrinkles 
And so is your love

-From your daughter,
SJ

All About Davis..

Our journey together was brief
But memory of your warmth still makes me smile

We didn't get to spend years forging memories
We got a year to create a bond!

Your wit was lovely,
Your strength was amazing..

Even though you knew the end was near
You fought your giant courageously

Through your tears you taught us what
Bravery truly means
Your last week you ate as you lived, with vivaciousness

No rules or limitations

Your voice was color filled
Full of rebellion & mischievous humor
Reminding us of who you are

So much so that when your body finally gave up the fight
We saw only what you truly were

Alive and full of All things good

With celebration we welcomed your transition
After all
Death is only the beginning
Rest well my friend

-sj

Wisdom Pearl

Wisdom Pearl #110

Some people don't get to stay in your life long...
Usually those are the ones that leave the most
Lasting of Impressions..

-sj

June the 23rd

6/23/15

Yesterday I lost a dear friend.
She was dear to me not because of the length of time
We knew each other
But because of our struggle together

I met her thru dialysis
During one of my son's treatments

Her family was warm and inviting
We laughed, we cried

She lost her battle but won the war..
Until we meet again
Rest well my dear friend

-sj

Just Thought I Would Ask......

Brothers from all Mothers...

May I ask a simple question? If a law was created that required all males from 15-25 to wear their pants below their waist as to expose their derrieres, behinds, underwear, butt cheeks, etc
 as a sign of cultural submission...would you still think it was cool?

Didn't think so. Wise up, Pull em up and Man up.

-sj

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