an epic tragedy

The policy of this nation is to allow couples to have only one child.  There are few exceptions (in rural areas or if both the husband and wife are only-children) but it is very deeply ingrained in the hearts and minds of the people so that most of the people we talk to tell us they would never want more than one child.

Maybe it sounds a bit sad but overall a harmless policy?  It's not.  Abortion is SO common.  So cheap.  People (think they) have no other option... they can't afford to pay the fines for another child and they've been brainwashed (that's my word for it, though I admit bias) to not even consider the possibility of a Creator God.

Killing babies in the womb as if they're blades of grass that simply need a trim has inflicted on this society deep wounds.

We recently heard of a leader say that abortion is a sin that is probably more easily uncovered than other sins.  When, in evangelism, 90% of our time can be spent on helping people recognize that they are sinners and need a savior, this sin (and it's scar) can sometimes more easily be found than say jealousy, selfishness or greed.

The horror of it is that this is so accepted, so common, so allll-over-the-place.  My neighbor just told me she's pregnant with a second and not sure she wants to keep her baby. I pleaded with her but I'm afraid to see her again and ask how she's doing...  My fruit vendor was a bit sick last week and when I checked on her this week she told me she had an abortion.  And both of these ladies smile about it with no prick of conscious evident at all.  But oh if they could see!!!

Would you ask for wisdom for us as we want our lives to be a bold witness to the fact that our God creates life for joy in Him.  (our large family stands out everywhere we go)

Ask for wisdom for us to discuss with local friends this restraint put on them and to grieve the corner a few of them feel backed into.  Ask for wisdom and boldness.

Ask for help for us...  How can we address this with our friends?  Maybe we need contacts here...  there are good Christian works that rescue babies.  We are in way over our heads to want to help address this, to know that we MUST be ready with help, with answers for needy friends....  would you please ask the Lord for grace and wisdom and help for us in this?