fearfully and wonderfully made

This past week I have been especially confronted with the reality of three young women and their pregnancies. One woman had a miscarriage at seven-months, another woman had her baby girl on Saturday, and another woman seems to be a couple months pregnant.

Today we found the new mother and baby girl. There is a street corner downtown where some of the mothers and their babies and young children spend their time. I also held another baby we see often (6 or 7 months old). I struggle with what to think and feel on days like today. It seems unimaginable to meet a sweet and beautiful four-day old baby for the first time on a dirty street corner, lying on a blanket and piece of cardboard. Part of me grieves for the life this new child has ahead, but at the same time I am sincere to celebrate this new life and say parabens (congratulations) to the new mom.

The one verse that keeps coming to mind is Psalm 139:13-14, “For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.”

These new lives are God’s creation in His image. He gave life to these young babies and desires the best for them. Please pray that our presence will represent God’s love, hope, and life amidst the harsh realities these families face on the streets. Pray that God will continue to give vision and discernment to the WMF staff here as they seek God’s best in serving these women and young children.