In Celebration of the Texas Heartbeat Law
All my life, I’ve felt profoundly grateful and proud to be a Texan, but never more so than when the Texas Heartbeat Law went into effect this week. It makes me want to sing for joy!
And this is the song I’m singing at the moment, with new lyrics I wrote for the occasion. If you’re as happy about this milestone as I am, click play and sing along!
Deep in the Heart of Texas
by Jennifer Flanders
Perhaps you saw we passed a law
Deep in the heart of Texas
Respecting life — it’s causing strife
Deep in the heart of Texas.
Planned Parenthood claims it’s no good,
They’ll have it hard in Texas.
A beating heart’s a work of art,
Not a spare part in Texas!
With stroke of pen, the babies win
A great head start in Texas!
Abortion’s banned across our land —
Wasn’t that smart of Texas?
Texas cares for the unborn… and for their mothers
For those who are concerned that the Texas Heartbeat Law will leave women in crisis pregnancies without help, never fear. At the time this law went into effect, there were only 18 abortion centers across the state. Yet there are currently no less than 164 pregnancy resource centers operating in Texas.
These resource centers provide free pregnancy testing, STI testing, and counseling for women in need. Many offer free ultrasounds, maternity clothes, financial support, parenting classes, adoption aid, formula, diapers, baby clothes, help with housing, job training, and more.
The goal of these resource centers is to care for both mothers and babies. Whereas the abortion industry profits by destroying life in the womb, pregnancy resource centers provide loving support to expectant mothers and living alternatives to abortion.
If you or someone you know is pregnant and needs help, call the 24-hour hotline 1-800-712-HELP or visit National Right to Life to find a pregnancy resource center near you.
Love your song. Celebrating with you here in Australia. What a great stand for Texas to make. May others quickly follow suit. God be praised.
Blessings,
Helen
That’s my prayer, too, Helen… that others will quickly follow suit.
Good news indeed! However, this law only bans abortion after 6 weeks. My husband regularly stands outside an abortion clinic on Fridays in San Antonio.
Today was the first day since the bill went into law that he was back protesting outside the clinic. He said they were probably the busiest they’ve ever been since he started going, and the website of this place doesn’t exactly advertise any other service they offer.
It was also a very confrontational day for him, as more people then usual yelled terrible things and made other random threats. All in all, he realized the fights not yet over. He’ll continue to show up on Fridays and offer hope outside to any who would be willing to listen.
Celebrate for the great strides won, but remember we’re not quite done. ?
Just thought I’d share.
I agree, Lindsay, and appreciate your husband’s stand. Banning abortion after 6 weeks is a great start, but not the final goal. We continue to pray that the sanctity of life would be respected and protected at every age and stage of development. Jennifer
Hallelujah hallelujah hallelu ❤️❤️❤️???
I know, it’s such great news! Thank you Lord and to all who helped get this passed and have been fighting for babies rights for the past 50 years!
Amen!