Here's the story of this sweet boy who was saved from abortion.
Andy Weatherly
born 8/21/92
7 lbs. 13. oz.
I was only 15 at the time when I found out I was pregnant. My doctor assured me that abortion was the best solution since I was so young, but I knew in my heart that I couldn't end my pregnancy. One month after I turned 16, my son Andrew was born. I was able to finish school with the help of my parents. I married a wonderful Christian man, Mike, when Andy was 2 years old. Mike was my pastor's son. Mike adopted Andy, and we have been married 5 years now. Andy has two sisters, Tiffany, 2 years old, and Kaylie, 4 months old. If you are a pregnant teen, you CAN be a good mom, whether you choose adoption or to keep your baby. You will NEVER regret choosing life! I am 24 now and Andy is almost 8 years old. I can't imagine what my life would be like without him. God has given me such a blessing!!
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Intention:
Pray that we each will daily put on the full armor of God, so that we are strong in the Lord and the power of His might.
Scripture:
For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. Therefore, take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day and having done all, to stand.
- Ephesians 6:12-13
Reflection:
I am confounded to see how the battle over the issue of life is perceived more often in churches today as political rather than spiritual. Ironically, the enemy has used this twisted perception to silence many in the body of Christ. We must see the battle for what it is and if we are to be prepared to face the spiritual enemy on the issue of abortion, we must daily "put on" the armor God has given us:
•Gird your waist with Truth (vs. 14) - Commit your emotions to believe truth and to speak truth, regardless of the repercussions.
•Put on the breastplate of Righteousness (vs. 14) -It will protect our hearts - the innermost springs of our beings - from all unrighteousness so evident in this fallen world.
•Shod your feet with the preparation of the Gospel of Peace. (vs. 15) -Preparation is vital if we are to be effective in God's work.
•Taking the shield of faith (vs.16) - The Accuser will instill doubt, fear, and guilt. Faith acts as an invisible shield that deflects such false accusations.
•Taking the Helmet of salvation (vs.17) - A helmet protects the head, the brain and in turn our mind and thoughts. Satan hopes we will set aside divine revelation for human reasoning.
•Taking the sword of the Spirit (vs.17) - The Word of God, the only offensive weapon in this armor, was used by the Lord Jesus against Satan. The living Word is powerful and effective.
Our armor is complete. We are ready to wage war, and the next verse tells us how, "Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the spirit." (vs.18)
Prayer:
Dear Lord, as you lead us into the spiritual battle of abortion may we be reminded that the battle is truly Yours. We thank you for equipping us with Your armor. Lead us daily to put it on! Thank you for allowing us to serve under your command, and for hearing our requests for direction and protection. Thank you for the victory that is ours because of Your Son Jesus, amen.
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