One Life Matters

One life matters…
     The price paid was high. On the cross He gave His life, so no one would die.
One life matters…
     One life saved. One life that knows Jesus, is why He came and gave.
One life matters…
     Significance is found. Child of the King, our identity no longer confound.
One life matters…
     In His image we are made. Worth we are given; His love never fades.
One life matters…
     A right we receive. Granted by our Creator, every breath we breathe.
One life matters…
     The baby in the womb. Millions never born, instead they lay in tombs.
One life matters…
     Dignity removed. The frail and the elderly, inherent value proved.
One life matters…
     A person’s worth denied, when lives are taken, through assisted suicide.
One life matters…
     The weak set aside. Much to offer, yet from them we hide.
One life matters…
     Unable to speak. Voices not heard, yet we hear pain in unsaid words.
One life matters…
     Let it not be taken it away but fight for life, and continue to pray.
One life matters…
     The law needs to change. Will we vote pro-life or let culture arrange?
One life matters…
     Will we fight to let them live? Or silent will we be, letting politics win?
One life matters…
     Will we persevere? Or deny their rights, and live in fear?
One life matters…
     Hearts broken and frayed. The fight is long, but we will not be dismayed.
One life matters...
     The answer is found. In hearts that love Jesus--unified--life will abound.
 Because… One life matters.
This poem was written by Jenny Cummings for the Annual Focus on Life Benefit Event held May 11, 2021 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Bridgman, MI.