I began my day like I usually
do, turning to the Magnificat for the prayers of the day.
I discover that it’s the feast
of St. Angela Merici.
Which leads me to remember that
it’s my daughter’s birthday! This saint offers me an annual reminder. And 38
years ago today, my eldest was born.
And then I remember that today
is also the Life March.
Oh, God, what a privilege it is
to give birth. And I pray that in honor of my daughter today that God would
help one woman to choose not to go through with an abortion planned for today.
Let a child live today as a birthday present for me and Sarah.
And that thought leads me to ask
God to make it two children. Well, then, why not 10? God is all powerful and
able to give help when we ask. Next I remember Abraham, bargaining with God over
the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah.
“What if there were 20?”
God, would you spare a child for
each of the 38 years my daughter has been alive? It’s not too much to ask you,
oh Almighty God, because you can choose to offer assistance, just as you
knocked St. Paul to the ground to get his attention. Let a baby’s father, or grandparent,
or some other influencer offer the assistance or encouragement these mothers need to
carry their children to term.
I pray for these women and
children now, God, and thank you for hearing me. I look forward to meeting them some day, perhaps in heaven.
And God, while I’m here, can I
ask for an early birthday present of 62 lives, and another 62 lives when my
birthday comes around?
An invitation:
Will you join me today in
praying that a child would be spared from abortion for every year that you have
been alive?
