10 Aug 2 Cor 9:7 (Give Hope…Save Lives!) by Lindsey Bachman
“Each must do as already determined, without sadness or compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” ~ 2 Cor 9:7 (full readings)
Lindsey’s Reflections: I am inspired by those who daily work in the trenches of the pro-life movement. Pro-life workers embody the essence of cheerful giving as they face set-backs, disappointments and ridicule. When my father suffered a catastrophically disabling stroke in September 2009 (at the young age of 56), our family was given joyful hope by his therapists and rehabilitation doctors. But it was astonishing to discover that among the most hopeful people we encountered were those who were actually disabled and those who cared for them. These were the people who could be justifiably bitter or cynical, yet they are continuously joyful. My father, who is unable to speak or move (yet!), cannot talk about hope – he must show hope. And he shows hope by cheerfully giving to others a miraculous example of life. So, without sadness or compulsion, let us cheerfully give hope to others – especially those faced with the crucial decision of life.
* Lindsey Bachman (LIFE Runner) is an Associate Attorney at Kranitz & Krantiz, P.C. She lives in St. Joseph, Missouri with her LIFE Runner husband Joshua, who is also an attorney. Lindsey is on the board of directors for the LIFE Group.
Faith Challenge: Confidently and cheerfully give hope to someone who is faced with a seemingly dire situation.
Counter-Culture News: LSN, LifeNews, Priests for Life, AFA, Vatican, Project Rachel.
* The women keeping threats to Planned Parenthood at bay.
Feast Day: St. Lawrence.
Faith Quote: “Extend your mercy towards others, so that there can be no one in need whom you meet without helping. For what hope is there for us if God should withdraw His Mercy from us?” ~ Saint Vincent de Paul
Through Christ our Lord,
Lindsey
Prov 3:5
* Pray/Fast: Prayer connects us with God’s will & His miracles, changing us & helping others. Fast from things that take your eyes off Jesus. Those who pray together stay together, and close to God!
* Save Unborn (& family): Abortion reality (images)…#1 death cause (23% pregnancies). Prov 24:11 & Jer 1:5. “A great poverty that a child must die that you might live as you wish.” Mother Teresa.
* Evangelize: Make room for unbelievers & re-evangelization of self, by way of prayer (relationship) and following Christ’s example of love (service/sacrifice/mercy). Matt 28:19.