by Kristi Noem, Governor of South Dakota
(the following appeared at liferunners.org)
Verse(s): “You created my innermost being; You knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise You because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Your works are wonderful.” – Psalm 139:13-14
Reflection: 46 years ago today, our Supreme Court justified the killing of unborn babies. Since that day when abortion was legalized, more than 60 million babies in America have been murdered – their potential ripped away, their laughter silenced before it had a chance to start.
I believe every life, starting from the time of conception, has dignity and value. I understood that even deeper the first time Bryon and I heard our oldest daughter Kassidy’s heartbeat. As believers, we know that value not only comes from the existence of life, but from the very fabric of our being. Scripture states that we are made in the very image of our Creator – we are the product of His hands. He created our innermost being. Life must be valued because He is life. Dignity must be valued because He created us in His image; it’s His breath in our lungs.
Faith Challenge: I’m a firm believer in the power of prayer. As we recognize this momentous date in our nation’s history, may we also pray prophetically over the future of our nation. Pray that eyes will be opened to the evil of abortion. Pray that the Lord would place people in power who are able to confront this injustice and defend unborn lives.