And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast. – 1 Peter 5:10
Human Coalition started developing annual themes back in 2017. We wanted to meditate on and ponder for a full year one aspect of the work God has given us. We also wanted to invite you, our family of supporters, to contemplate the theme along with us, allowing God’s Word and Spirit to minister to you as well.
Hope that abortion will become unthinkable and unavailable
Our theme in 2017 was Hope, based on Hebrews 10:23-25. Hope is one of our core values at Human Coalition. We have hope that abortion will become unthinkable and unavailable in our lifetime. Our hope is not built on vanity or empty promises – it is based on the fact that ending abortion is consistent with God’s purpose for humanity, and God always accomplishes His purpose.
Justice demands rescue
That led us to study Justice as our theme during 2018, inspired from Amos 5:24. Justice embodies two elements: disciplining the oppressor and rescuing the oppressed. Human Coalition’s daily effort to rescue children and families from abortion is an act of justice. Every day we work to rescue from death the most victimized population in American history. And we also work to help women and families move from a state of dependence to independence, so the entire family thrives. We want every child and family to experience the restoration that only God can provide.
These topics of Hope and Justice naturally led us to a new, although very integrated, theme for 2019.
Restoration
Throughout biblical history, the work of restoration frequently follows justice. First Peter 5:10 and the book of Nehemiah bear this out.
The term restoration is fascinating to me. We restore old cars and old homes. We fix them up, paint them, and perhaps make them better than their original condition. We restore hardwood floors to their original beauty. Marriages are restored when husbands and wives repent and come back together in unity. Relationships with friends and relatives are restored when we intentionally work to resolve our differences and come back into right relationship.
This work of restoration is initiated by the Creator, but often it involves a partnership with people.
What is restoration?
Restoration means “to return to the original intended state,” or “to return what has been lost or unjustly stolen.” What a magnificent picture of God’s salvation for each of us!
When we think about the sacredness of human life, and the death and destruction caused by abortion, we also think of restoration. What was our original intended state? We are Imago Dei – made in the image of God Himself. Our intended state is to LIVE because we possess divine value. John 10:10 says Christ came so that we may have life and have it abundantly.
Restoration is intimately connected with LIFE. It is God’s intended purpose that preborn children experience the blessing and beauty of life. A pregnancy has an intended purpose: birth. But the work of restoration extends beyond the birth of the child. The mother and the father also possess divine value, and they are intended to enjoy an abundant life – a life that comes from God Himself.
We must work in step with the Creator to restore this God-ordained value.
How we restore
Every time we work together to reach and extend compassion and grace to a woman who believes abortion is her ONLY option, we restore in His name. When we rescue a child from death in the womb, we restore in His name. Every time we help a young mom stabilize her financial and social situations, we restore in His name. Every time we teach a young dad how to be a father, we restore in His name. Every time we assist a church to become engaged in the effort to make abortion unthinkable and unavailable, we restore in His name.
Restoration is a significant part of God’s plan for His Church and His creation. And so, I invite you to join us as we explore restoration in 2019, while we continue working to make abortion unthinkable and unavailable!
I am heartbroken by this violence against unborn children. I would very much like to volunteer with Human coalition. I contacted the Raleigh NC branch and had a wonderful phone interview. They agency was interested in having me help out. But when I filled out the application I was turned… Read more »
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Yes!
I can not financially contribute due to my small fixed income. however was wondering if there is anyway to become a volunteer worker.
Wanda – I’m getting ready to release another email/post with some suggestions on how folks can get involved more deeply with ending abortion. Stay tuned!
I’m in the same shape, I am unable to donate financially but would like to help in some other way. Please let me know as well. Please send me an email.
Paula – I posted this elsewhere, but I am getting ready to send out another email/blog with 10 ideas of how anyone can get more involved. Stay tuned!
Good words… I think ultimately God will bring justice to this earth on the form of all the judgments found in Revelation. Then He will restore things with the new heavens and new earth. My ministry is called Mishpat V’Chesed Ministries, which means Justice and Mercy. God does both and… Read more »
If I ever should have a discussion with someone who is thinking on having an abortion, I would do all in my power with Holy Spirit’s guidance to try to inform that person of the evil of abortion. I would also put her in touch with agencies that would help… Read more »
I love this topic restoration ! God will restore and make “all things new”
I am following this in my pro life work in Malta . God bless you all
Restoration of the Value of the Fetus or Human Embryo cannot take place as long as the present state of Sexual Immorality prevails in America. Recently I heard in a Roku news video that 70 to 80 percent of male Teenagers, Twenty year olds and Millenials view porn on a… Read more »
I ask myself, what kind of person would murder a baby? I don’t seriously believe that they think in terms f it merely being a “clump of cells,” anymore than they think of themselves as clumps of cells. These are people who are incapable of love (except in perhaps a… Read more »
Amen!!!
God says to leave the weed’s along. You may pull the good one’s! If you remember the fight to fight abortion. When woman were going to back yard doctors, for abortions and dying. Want to go back to that? If a Christian is sinning, speak to them, if they do… Read more »
In NYS, we are back to that! NYS is now allowing other than doctors to perform abortions. The rate of abortion done “in back alleys” was minimal. I’m the past you had orphanages that took care of unwanted children. And, many children grew up to become successful individuals. Abortion has… Read more »
If I understood you correctly, what you’re saying is that abortion should be legal so people can have the freedom to choose if they’ll allow the baby to live or not. But there are two problems in my opinion with this argument. First, your freedom goes only until the freedom… Read more »
This is a thought provoking article because it involves so much more than only our unborn, it involves all relationships we have. The theme of restoration is beautiful and powerful! Concrete solutions to complex problems are available and doable with the body of Christ. I’d like to see materials and… Read more »
Hi, I am Irish. We have just passed Abortion and given it a free ride in our society. It is a huge affront to Almighty God, and a really appalling thing to do to any society. It will bring us down into the gutter. People talked about ‘Compassion’ before the… Read more »
Indeed Liz, we have been following the horrifying events in Ireland. You have our prayers!
I believe that words you wrote absolutely the will of God. Unborn children’s lives should never be threatened the way they have been. I’m so grateful there is such a movement to put this to a stop. Prayer’s are offered everyday for them and I am sure God’s angels are… Read more »
Why can we not get a national movement for adopt… dont destroy… so many couples want a child… they spend thousands of dollars to adopt a baby from another country… and that is very important…. is there not a way to add the narrative to adopt vs abort. And would… Read more »
ADOPT NOT ABORT…Start the movement. Let’s talk about this! I want this. What can I do. I will speak of it every time I get 1/2 the chance.
I feel the same way. I am crushed reading that now they whoever they are want to allow late late term abortion? What is going on with this country?
I agree with you.. That’s a great saying “adopt not abort” That should be in everyone’s heart and required in Planned Parenthood’s front window. Our nation would be a kinder and gentler nation if we did this.
Oh how I agree with you. I have an adopted niece & a 4-year-old adopted granddaughter. It is such a wonderful thing.
I absolutely agree. How about set up bill boards throughout the country with the slogan: “Adoption, NOT Abortion”?