April 13, 2026 by

This past January, I realized how quickly time is passing. As a junior Professional Writing and information Design major at Cedarville University, my days are filled with classes, homework, coffee dates with friends, spontaneous adventures, fulfilling discipleship, and personal time with the Lord.  

Amid the busyness, I tend to become distracted by immediate responsibilities and pressures, neglecting to participate in important causes and opportunities to stand up for what I believe in. In His great grace, the Lord gave me the chance to attend an event and stand up for a cause close to my heart: the right to life.  

Let the Rally Begin 

Feet numb, tummies rumbling, the crowd waited in restless anticipation for the rally to begin. From all over the world, tens of thousands of people gathered on the green space of the National Mall in Washington, D.C., united in support of one belief — the sanctity of life.  

   Around 60 Cedarville University students, along with the University’s Students for Life chapter leaders, were blessed to participate in this important event. As one of the group members from Cedarville, I was able to witness firsthand the impact and significance of the March for Life.  

As a Christian, I believe that life is a gift from God and that it’s my responsibility to stand up for and protect those who are unable to stand up for and protect themselves (Proverbs 31:8–9; Psalm 82:3). However, this task can sometimes seem extremely overwhelming and challenging in a world that actively fights to strip the right to life away from those who are unable to defend themselves. 

As we made the eight-hour drive through the night from Cedarville to D.C., I was encouraged and inspired by the passion of the students around me. Stumbling off the bus when we arrived in D.C. at 10 a.m., bleary-eyed and wrinkled, our group experienced a humble sense of awe. For some, seeing D.C. was a brand-new experience, while for others (like me), this was a return to the vibrant and historically rich city for a new adventure.  

While the rally prior to the march was an amazing opportunity to worship and hear inspiring speeches from influential leaders in the pro-life movement, the main attraction was the march itself. I remember vividly the adrenaline surge and renewed sense of excitement as we were led from the rally to join the massive, enthusiastic crowd on the street in front of the Natural History Museum. As we began slowly marching through the streets of D.C., the smells, sights, and sounds of the city attacking our senses, I took a moment to reflect on the beauty of so many people from all different backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, and religions gathering in support of life.  

The Lasting Effect 

This wonderful experience impacted my life and faith in so many ways. The most significant thing I learned through participating in the March for Life is that there is hope for the unborn. 

 There is hope in our communities, in our leaders, and in the country. Most importantly, we can hope in God and His promise that one day, He will return and restore life and save those who call upon His name (Romans 10:13). But right now, while waiting for the fulfillment of that promise, we have a duty to walk in humble obedience and love one another as Christ has loved us (John 13:34).  

Marching as one, the people of America joined hands in unity, stood up for the weak, gave a voice to the voiceless, and proclaimed that we are the pro-life generation.  

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