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 her website:
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