As you can see, we're back to the topic of "One."
In the first two posts, I talked about 1) how God can use one person to change the whole world and 2) how one person can't expect to change the whole world on their own.
This topic of "One" has led me to ask the following question: What are practical ways that you and I can be the "one"?
Here are the first six of twelve different opportunities that either I have come up with or have seen suggested elsewhere. Some are significantly less demanding than others...while one suggestion may take a few seconds to perform, another may require a lifelong commitment. I chose the "simpler" ones for this week's post (although that doesn't necessarily mean that they are less important!), and I should be posting the remaining six next week.
Are you ready?
GO!
1. Like & Follow.
For all you Facebook/Twitter/Pinterest users and social media addicts like myself, like & follow pro-life organizations! It only takes a few seconds and really doesn't require anything on your part other than clicking a button. In my opinion, this is the easiest suggestion on the list!
Here is our Twitter page- https://twitter.com/BDays4Babies. We are also working on getting a Facebook page up and running, which I am very excited about! :)
If you need some suggestions of other pages/organizations, check out our "Additional Resources" tab.
2. Share.
This basically goes along with the first one. A simple but significant way that you can help is to share our blog links or other pro-life articles, photos, etc. on your social media pages. All you have to do is click "share," "retweet," or "Pin it." It has more of a ripple effect than I think we realize!
3. Post.
Don't be shy or embarrassed to post your own opinions on social media. This is a life or death battle we're fighting here! Do not condemn anyone with your statements, but speak the truth in love. I do believe a little righteous anger is allowed. Even Jesus showed that when He overturned the tables of the money changers in the temple! (Read it for yourself here.) Our goal shouldn't be to make anyone feel ashamed, but to point others to the truth and encourage them to choose life in each and every circumstance.
4. Speak.
If you are part of a conversation in which you can speak up and defend the right to life, by all means, do it! God gave you a voice- use it!
Again, I believe that speaking the truth in love is vital. I emphasize this because I know that my tendency is to let truth overpower love. Finding a balance is difficult, to say the least. When faced with a tricky situation, remember that a condemning heart will most likely get you nowhere, but a compassionate heart can move mountains.
(John 7:53-8:11 ESV)
5. Wear.
Wear a shirt with a pro-life message to church, to school, to sports practice, to the store, or to any other public place! They can be great conversation starters from what I've heard.
We may have something up our sleeve concerning Birthdays for Babies t-shirts!
But, if you can't wait, check out a few of my favorite designs and do some browsing of your own!
Save the Storks "Be Their Voice"
Abort73 "Act Justly. Love Mercy."
Rock For Life "I AM PRO-LIFE"
JCLU Forever "Choose Life"
*Note- I have never personally ordered from any of the above online stores. I am basing my recommendations on design alone at this point. :)
6. Give.
There are many great pro-life organizations that would be so thankful if you would give a donation, no matter how small or big!
Obviously I am biased and would love for you to donate to Birthdays for Babies. We so want to buy that Stork bus, and each dollar gets us that much closer! $100,000 can seem to be an impossible figure if you look at it all at once.
But to quote the old saying...
"How do you eat an elephant?"
"One bite at a time."
Or, in our case...
"How do you buy a Stork bus?"
"One dollar at a time."
Because if 100,000 people each gave $1...if 10,000 each gave $10...if 1,000 each gave $100...you get the picture! It adds up! While one person most likely won't be able to do it alone, all of us together can make a difference. Every dollar makes a difference. And buying this bus will make a difference...to every mom who enters, to every baby who is given life, to everyone who will be led to the Lord because they stepped inside. It matters.
And while it still may seem a bit overwhelming from a human perspective, let's look at it from a heavenly perspective. We know a God Who owns the cattle on a thousand hills...Who created the earth and all that is in it...Who takes pleasure in giving His children good gifts.
$100,000 to buy a Stork bus that will be used to save lives and lead people to Him? He is more than capable of providing that. If this happens, it will be because He will be the one providing the bus, He will be the one saving the lives, and He will be the one drawing people to Himself.
However...I'm guessing that not all of you will be led to donate to Birthdays for Babies. God may be leading you to give somewhere else. And if that's the case, we definitely want you to act on that calling!
Lastly, remember that cash isn't the only thing that you can give. Check with your local crisis pregnancy center* to see if they collect items like diapers, bottles, baby clothes, etc. Drop off groceries to a struggling single mom who chose life. Come up with other places/opportunities to give...they're out there if you look for them!
*Note that the list of locations is probably not exhaustive. Do some research of your own!
Well, those are the six that I have for you today! I hope that they got your mind going with ideas and that you are eager to jump in and help this cause in whatever ways you can. I know I have some areas to work on.
Every act, no matter how insignificant it may seem, can and will make a difference. God can use even the smallest things to start a revolution.
I'd love to hear if this challenged you and if you put any of it into practice! Comment below, send us an e-mail, or tweet us...and I'm hoping that you'll be able to contact us on Facebook soon!
God bless!
Until next time,
Ashlyn
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