by Lauren Muzyka
Verse(s): “He is not here; he has risen, just as he said.” — Matthew 28:6
Reflection: The other night on a Q&A call for our Sidewalk Advocates, our Program Coordinator, Julia, said something very powerful.
“Go ahead and already thank God for closing down your abortion facility …because it’s going to happen, it’s just a matter of time. So, claim victory now.”
Wow! What a bold statement …and yet, it hit me that it was very true. We know that Our Lord has already claimed victory through his passion, death and resurrection; yet, do we live in that reality?
Do we go to the abortion facility to pray and reach out, remembering that we have “resurrection power” behind us to witness great miracles? Do we reach out boldly — in confident love — knowing the love and power of God is with us? Even if we don’t see fruit from every interaction, do we believe and know that God is working in our midst, even unseen, to eliminate demand and end abortion in our town or city?
Faith Challenge: Ask yourself — how would your prayers, approach, outreach and plans change if you believed that the power that raised Christ from the dead was also the same power He gives you each and every day to help transform hearts and save lives in your local community?