A Blessing or A Punishment??
Psalm 139:13-16 For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well. My frame was not hidden from you, when I was being made in secret, intricately woven in the depths of the earth. Your eyes saw my unformed substance; in your book were written, every one of them, the days that were formed for me, when as yet there was none of them.
Jeremiah 1:5 “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed you a prophet to the nations.”
Scripture is clear that it is our Sovereign Lord who is the creator of life and when that life begins. Before we are even formed God knew us and had a plan for us. Who are we, the creation to try and take the place of God in this area of life. To determine who should be given life and who should not. These words of the Lord has had a major impact upon our own journey.
I am utterly amazed at how so many people have their eyes blinded to the truth. (2 Cor. 4:4, 1 John 2:11, John 12:40) Even after that child is in the womb and being knit together by the Lord; people deny life. I do not typically talk politics here on my blog even though I am a bit of a political junkie. I am one of those people who does take the issue of abortion into account when voting. I ran across a post today over at Reformed Chicks Blabbing that I want to share with you. It is such an unbelievable statement. It is in complete opposition to what the Word of God says about children. God calls them: a heritage unto the Lord, Olive plants, arrows, reward, blessing, gift, and more. He never calls them a punishment! Why can we not teach our children the truth and expect them to live accordingly? Why can we not offer support when they fail rather than adding grief upon grief?
Obama: “I don’t want them punished with a baby”
So, pro-life Obamaicans, which is better for our pro-life position: a president who doesn’t talk about abortion or pro-life issues but wouldn’t promote it or be an advocate for it either, or someone who has such a low view of life that he calls a baby, “punishment” and would make an apologetic for it using his own daughters?
I think it’s clear that Obama isn’t post-partisan on the abortion issue, he is decidedly pro-choice.
For a vivid look at abortion take a moment and visit this site. Before doing so, please read this excerpt from their site. (note: I am NOT personaly endorsing the candidate shown on their site.)
Editors Note: Pro-Life means Pro-Life. I do not in any way shape or form, advocate, suggest or support violent action or vigilante justice against anyone in the American Holocaust business.
This site is designed to serve as a window into the depravity of men who would kill innocent humans whom they have deemed to be non-humans. There exists a frightening correlation between the American holocaust of abortion and the NAZI holocaust of World War II infamy. This site endeavors to uncover those correlation’s in all their graphic horror.
Parental Warning!!!
This site contains graphic photos of the
abortion holocaust and the NAZI holocaust.
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Posted in Christianity, Conservative, Conviction, Family, Quiverfull, abortion, children, grief, politics
April 1st, 2008 at 5:43 pm
I couldn’t believe he called a baby a punishment! I was out raged this morning when I heard it on the news. NONE of my children would I ever consider a punishment.They have always been a blessing. They have caused me to grow in ways I never would have thought I could grow.
April 1st, 2008 at 5:50 pm
I heard what Obama said and this just broke my heart. Does that mean he feels his daughters are a punishment? A baby is not a punishment. They are a blessing. That quote you have from Doug Phillips is so true “The Bible calls debt a curse and children a blessing; but in our culture, we apply for a curse and reject blessings. Something is wrong with this picture.” Lord, forgive us.
April 1st, 2008 at 6:01 pm
I too take many things into consideration when I vote, but if a candidate does not support life than that is a deal-breaker for me. To call a sweet child a punishment is apalling. ALL children are blessings, regardless of the situation. Our culture has things so upside down and sideways that it is revolting. Thank you for your willingness to speak out against this. We need more people who are willing to do so! In fact, I may do so. And I encourage anyone else who feels led by the Lord to do so. (Mama Archer, you got me all fired up today!)
April 1st, 2008 at 7:43 pm
Ummm, well…..I wasn’t voting for him anyway, but this would be the ultimate straw switch for me if I were. It is bad enough his “church” views, his not saluting the American flag and his threat to use the koran instead of the Bible if he was sworn in as president. What kind of “fellow American” is that?
Nice post! And none of my 9 children, or the three we lost lost in-utero (one a twin to my 17 yo) or any future pregnancies would I ever consider as punishments!
April 1st, 2008 at 8:14 pm
I’m behind! I didn’t even know you were pregnant!
Girl, I would NEVER vote for anyone that’s not openly pro-life so I wasn’t going to vote for Obama anyway, but I didn’t know about this appalling quote. I am very afraid this man will be our next president because there are no other good candidates. History has shown that America rarely keeps one political party in office for more than two terms. They get disillusioned and think a different party will make things better. And now with how many, many people are against our presence in Iraq, I truly believe few will vote for McCain.
April 1st, 2008 at 9:14 pm
Amen, Girl. You should get a few comments on this one.
Valerie
April 1st, 2008 at 9:22 pm
Honestly, I am not at all surprised by what Obama said. We have all heard what this man thinks about abortion. We have all heard how Clinton views it as well. They have never denied being pro-choice.
That is only one of the reasons why I would NEVER vote for either of them. I would never support a candidate who would rationalize or support killing an innocent child. And yes, by being pro-choice you are allowing it to continue. So in fact you are supporting it in my opinion.
It breaks my heart to know that it is legal for any woman to kill her unborn child, all in the name of CHOICE.
I love the scriptures you quoted, and that picture is just beautiful. Thanks for posting this, and not being afraid to spread the Word and the truth. I agree with everything you said here.
Have a blessed week.
April 1st, 2008 at 11:05 pm
You know that you have my encouragement, prayers and support on this issue.
Every person must make a desicion regarding which political issue is the make or break issue for them. What single issue would prevent you from voting for a candidate at any cost. Some choose the economy, some choose the war in Iraq, while others choose access to medical services. As for me and my house, we draw the line in the sand at abortion. If you are not pro-life, all other common ground is not important.
My blog’s first anniversary is comming up, maybe I’ll re-post “What was I supposed to be.” It didn’t get many comments because not many people really want to go there.
Have a great day and care for that special gift that God has given you and your husband.
April 1st, 2008 at 11:41 pm
I’m just wondering about Obama’s comment, since the video was so short. Do you think he meant “consequence” rather than punishment? Was he talking about teaching his kids to avoid that behavior before they have a consequence that is that life-changing?
I wouldn’t normally think of an STD as punishment (the way I would consider jail time or being expelled from school…)
Just wondering…
April 2nd, 2008 at 5:55 am
Bless you for spreading the truth about Obama. I certainly will not be voting for him.
The words we chose say a lot about how we truly feel. Perhaps he did “mean” that a baby is a consequence. But that isn’t what he said. And honestly everyone knows where babies come from, even teens. I’ve seen plenty of young girls who actively want a baby because they think it will be all fun and games, so I doubt that threatening them with a baby, no matter what words are chosen, will make much of a difference anyways. I think it would be much more effective to teach young people to value their sexuality and respect God, their bodies, and their future spouses enough to wait for marriage. JMO.
Great post MamaArcher!
April 2nd, 2008 at 2:50 pm
Great post Mama. The man ‘claims’ to be a Christian, but says and does so many things that aren’t Christ-like at all.
April 2nd, 2008 at 6:51 pm
I would still consider a child a “blessing” no matter the circumstances – a blessing despite the intentions. A life-changing blessing, no doubt, and one that I think *should* draw us closer to the Lord. I do not think we were ever intended to raise children outside of God’s help and provision – but many do anyway.
Children might change your life but that does not make them a punishment. Marriage changes your life, and you have to make many sacrifices and learn to live for your husband and not yourself – but marriage is a GOOD thing, LOL.
Anyways, this was a good post and it made me plenty upset. Punishment, indeed.
Ashley from Jonash2004
April 3rd, 2008 at 4:39 am
I was sickened and appalled when I heard this yesterday. Great and timely post.
Where did you find the graphic? It’s gorgeous. Is it in public domain?
May 15th, 2009 at 5:35 am
Makes you wonder doesn’t it!