13 Sep Gift from God (Ps 139:13) by Carrie O’Donnell
Welcome God now with this LIFE Group Devotion (FB), provided by LIFE Runners (FB). Leaders. Guest Authors.
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“Truly you have formed my inmost being; you knit me in my mother’s womb. I give you thanks that I am fearfully, wonderfully made; wonderful are your works.” ~ Ps 139:13 (full readings)
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Carrie’s Reflections: One evening while getting my son ready for bed he asked me, “Mama, how come I’m different?” My response was immediate, “Why do you think you’re different?” He sat up in bed and pointed to his arm and said “Because my skin is dark and yours isn’t.” I knew in that moment that it was important that my child understand that although we might have different skin color and features, we’re all made in the likeness and image of God. Isaac was wonderfully and fearfully made. He’s a child of God who was knitted in the womb of his birth angel and he was the child born within my heart. My child’s birth angel endured much distress and heartache from her family encouraging her to abort her unborn child; she remained steadfast in her beliefs knowing that abortion was NOT an option. When I gaze into my son’s beautiful brown eyes I may not see a resemblance of his mommy or daddy but I see GOD! I am a barren woman who was granted the greatest gift; and the gift was packaged just perfectly. This gift and blessing to me is motherhood. Each night, as my child lays sleeping, I watch him with amazement, knowing that God’s love is perfect in every way. I can’t help but wonder what life would have been like without this precious blessing from above. I’m thankful that Isaac’s birth angel chose LIFE and I thank Jesus for choosing me.
* Carrie O’Donnell (LIFE Runner) is the proud mother of Isaac James. She is active in her church as a Parish Council Member, Parish School of Religion Teacher, and the Ambassador for Fostering Faithful Families.
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Faith Challenge: Are we taking the necessary steps to encourage women who have considered aborting their unborn child to consider adoption to those who are unable to conceive? What would it look like if every unplanned pregnancy where abortion seemed the only option were replaced with unselfish love for 9 months to give this unborn child life through adoption?
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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. John Chrysostom.
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Faith Quote: “He settles the barren woman in her home as a happy mother of children. Praise the LORD.” ~ Psalm 113:9
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Through Christ our Lord,
Carrie
Mt 18:5
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* Pray/Fast: Prayer connects us with God’s will and 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 (and families): Abortion (images) is #1 death cause (22% pregnancies). Prov 24:11 and 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 and re-evangelization of self, by way of prayer (relationship) and following Christ’s example of love (service/sacrifice/mercy). Matt 28:19.