Emancipation Proclamation (1 Jn 3:1) ++++++++ by Dr. Pat Castle

03 Jan Emancipation Proclamation (1 Jn 3:1) ++++++++ by Dr. Pat Castle

Welcome God now with this LIFE Group Devotion (FB), provided by LIFE Runners (FB). Leaders. Guest Authors.
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“See what love the Father has bestowed on us that we may be called the children of God.” ~ 1 Jn 3:1 (full readings)
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Pat’s Reflections: On 1 Jan 1863, 150 years ago, President Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation that freed God’s children who were enslaved in America.  22 Jan 2013 marks a full generation (40 years) since the legalization of killing children in the womb.  Biblically, 40 is a significant number that means a very long time.  The Great Flood lasted for 40 days.  Jesus spent 40 days in the desert.  The blood of abortion has flooded our country for 40 years.  Pro-Lifers have spent 40 years in the desert.  40 years with abortion is a very long time…one moment with abortion is too long.  As Pro-Lifers we have spent too much time and energy blaming the pro-abortion side.  Let’s change our focus from them to us.  We can do much much more to ensure another generation does not have to suffer the reality of abortion, 22% of all pregnancies (40% in NYC) end in abortion (death of children) and 35% of all women have had an abortion (injury to mothers/fathers/families).  Let’s put our Pro-Life faith in action to make an Emancipation Proclamation for all of God’s children, born and unborn.
* Dr. Pat Castle is the co-founder and president of the LIFE Group Devotions and the National LIFE Runners Team (full bio).  Pat and Angi have two daughters and live in Rapid City, SD.
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Faith Challenge: Put your Pro-Life faith in action.  Let’s save the next generation from the reality of abortion.  Pray the LIFE Runners Creed.
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Counter-Culture News: LifeSiteNews, LifeNews, American Family, Vatican, Project Rachel.
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Our Prayers: Prayer to end abortion. LIFE Runners Creed. Add Prayers. Pray with meals, bedtime, wake up, etc. Consider mid-week Family Rosary (17 min). Let’s pray now.
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Feast Day: St. Genevieve.
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Faith Quote: “Nobody should have the freedom to [legally] choose to do what’s morally wrong.”  ~ President Lincoln
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Through Christ our Lord,
Pat
Phil 4:13