Election Day Is Coming

[dave c]

A HEALING SHELTER MINISTRIES #128, Re-Written 11OCT08 http://groups.msn.com/AHealingShelter/welcome.msnw

Election Day Is Coming

by rev dave c

If for any reason you regard my input on any subject as something to consider, I ask you to please read this letter and take it to heart. In a few weeks the citizens of the United States will have the privilege and responsibility of going to the polls to vote for the candidates of their choice in local, state, and Federal contests. I am not writing this letter as a Liberal, a Conservative, a Republican, or as a Democrat. I am writing as a Christian who must give voice to this call from God.

Abortion on demand is the worst crime this country has ever committed. Never in history has the world witnessed such a monstrous atrocity as we are currently propagating within our own borders—and through out the globe. There have been 50 million babies murdered in and near their mother’s wombs since 1973...and that is only within this nation. This is not a partisan issue...it is a sin issue. A horrible sin. If you are a Christian and my words anger you...repent. Any voice you hear that is crying out against a baby’s God given right to live is straight from the pit. If you are a woman and you are feeling that it is easy enough for a male to make this statement...it is not “a man’s perspective”...it is God’s perspective. This is far from being “A Woman’s Right To Choose.” The sin is born equally by men and women. Including myself. The “Right To Choose” was exercised at the moment a male and female, of whatever age, decided to engage in sexual activity. Approximately half the babies murdered are female and half are male. This means that about 25 million girls/women have been killed mercilessly in the name of “Women’s Rights.” This means that about 25 million boys/men have been killed as we males have turned our heads in silent endorsement.

Ours is a God of mercy. The Bible tells us that He, Himself, designs each baby to His purpose and for His pleasure. They are His children long before...and long after...we are even aware of their existence. He is their Abba-Daddy. He is also our Father. If we have been involved in an abortion, or more than one, from any standpoint...as a scared and broken hearted mother, as a stone faced father who has turned away, as the protective parent of a pregnant daughter, or as an employee of an abortion clinic—the Almighty Creator and Sustainer of the Universe, the omniscient, omnipresent, omnipotent God of Our Fathers is standing ready to hold us in His loving arms and weep with us and forgive us and start the process of healing. Right now, let the love of Jesus Christ fill you. He will soften the heart that you have hardened in order to bear the pain. He will give you the Holy Spirit as the Great Comforter and the Great Counselor. No one else can cure the source of your misery. Nowhere else will you find forgiveness and eternal release from your guilt. By no other name will you be healed mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.

Ours is a God of love. If you are currently the mother or father of an unborn baby and you are considering abortion as an option...please know that there is no such thing as an “unwanted baby.” There are more people waiting to adopt than there are children available to them. Please allow your child to live. It is not too late, no matter what commitments you may have been made up to this point. If you go through with the voluntary death of your child, you will bear the memory of that act for the remainder of your life. No matter what any doctor, nurse, counselor, friend, or family member may tell you. Please allow your child the opportunity to personally thank you for the gift of life. Look within your heart and know the truth of God’s love for you and your baby.

Ours is a God of judgment. The murder of babies is not “A Party-Line Issue,” but it is ultimately the number one issue upon which each and every Christian should make their decisions in November—candidate by candidate. Please take a look at this election from the viewpoint of God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. What could possibly be more important? “What would Jesus do?” What WILL Jesus do?

At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, "Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?" He called a little child and had him stand among them. And he said: "I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. "And whoever welcomes a little child like this in my name welcomes me. But if anyone causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be better for him to have a large millstone hung around his neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea. "Woe to the world because of the things that cause people to sin! Such things must come, but woe to the man through whom they come! (Mt 18:1-7; NIV). "Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ." When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, "Brothers, what shall we do?" Peter replied, "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off--for all whom the Lord our God will call" (Ac 2:36-39; NIV).

[Mike Vande]

You said it right, Dave. Amen.