Silent no more

It has come to my attention that some people praying on the sidewalk have been responding to the catcalls and the hecklers that like to shout discouraging words as they pass by us on the sidewalk.

We are a peaceful prayer vigil. Even if our response is a cordial one, like "God bless!" as the heckler cruises away, it's really not appropriate for us to respond at all. We are standing in solidarity with children who have no voice. Their screams go unheard.

Our loudest statement is peaceful, prayerful silence. That's what makes them heckle, makes them uncomfortable: our quiet witness to the truth that here die children, fellow citizens with rights. The children of 320 do not die alone, as long as we are with them in prayer. 

Remain in prayer as you stand at the sidewalk. Give your focus and your heart to Jesus, not the hecklers.

Christ knows betters than any of us what it was like to be unjustly jeered at or spat upon. Will we accept no less as we stand witness to the trial and crucifixion of thousands of children in the womb?

Let your every action radiate peace. His peace as He bore the weight of our sins.