A Simple Lullaby
A couple weeks ago, we were awaiting the birth of our new
granddaughter. The Medical Center was buzzing with
excitement. There were several families in the waiting room
grinning from ear to ear, awaiting good news. I noticed
several signs on the walls that read something like this,
"When you hear a lullaby, a new life has begun."
During our almost twelve hour wait, I heard the lullaby
several times. I saw family members embrace each other, cry,
and laugh all at the same time. The hospital floor was
bursting with joy and expectation. When our baby's lullaby
was played, our family was thrilled, as well.
Each time I heard the lullaby while visiting, my mind
wondered as to what the child being born at that moment
would do with his or her life. What would he or she choose
as a career? Would that particular baby make a difference in
the lives of people everywhere?
Later that day, I looked deep into our baby's eyes and
wondered what she would become when she grew up. Would she
write like her Nana or sing like her Pa? Maybe she would
become the first woman president of the United States. Would
she become an evangelist who would speak the words which
would change the world?
The lullaby caused me to consider the miracle of childbirth.
The music wasn't just any song being played over a
loudspeaker. The pleasant tune represented precious babies
coming into the world. Because the children were alive a
sense of hope and expectancy were being birthed, as well.
At one point during that day, I stood at the nursery window
gazing at the babies lying in the tiny bassinets. Tears came
to my eyes as I wondered how many babies were missing. Had
some not had a chance at life because its parents thought it
would be more convenient to wait until a later time to have
a child? How many children had been aborted that would have
been born that day? How many lullabies were not heard which
should have been played that day?
In Psalms 139:13-14 (NIV), we can find these words, "For you
created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's
womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully
made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well." This
scripture passage lets us know that God created every child
which has ever been conceived.
Unfortunately, many people today take life into their own
hands. Many decide that a baby won't be born or a lullaby
will not be played on that child's behalf. These people
stood in the way of a miracle and completely changed the
course of the future.
Maybe they felt that they had valid reasons. They may have
thought they couldn't take care of a child. There are
millions of other people who would love the opportunity.
Every child has a right to live. There should be a lullaby
and a birthday for every child conceived.
Jesus said in Matthew 19:14 (NIV), "Let the little children
come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of
heaven belongs to such as these." As adults, we shouldn't
hinder God's plan for children, through abortion. Jesus
loved all children, born or unborn. He has prepared a
special place in heaven for each of them.
We shouldn't let the world fool us into believing that a
child is only a child after it leaves the womb. God has a
plan for each child beginning the day it is conceived.
Shouldn't we decide to help those who may be contemplating
abortion?
A simple lullaby, made me stop to consider the trials that
many young mothers may be facing. A simple lullaby caused me
to better understand God's plan for children. A simply
lullaby could save thousands of lives. Won't we all listen
for God's lullaby of love today? Shouldn't we let all God's
children live?
Nancy B. Gibbs
DAISEYDOOD@aol.com
Nancy B. Gibbs is a minister's wife, mother and grandmother.
Nancy is a weekly religion columnist, a regular writer for
TWINS Magazine and a freelance writer. She is the author of
four books. Her stories and articles have appeared in many
anthologies including Chicken Soup for the Soul, Guideposts
Books, God Allows U-Turns and Stories for the Heart. In
addition, Nancy is a magazine writer and has had articles in
magazines such as Guideposts, On Mission, Woman's World,
Family Circle, Decision and Happiness. You may contact Nancy
by email at
Daiseydood@aol.com or Nancybgibbs@aol.com. Please visit
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