DAY 3: Lives saved already!

Dear Deacon,

This is the first report of babies saved so far during
this 40 Days for Life campaign. I know we are ONLY
THREE DAYS into the campaign, but God has no time limit
on working miracles -- here are just a few:

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ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS
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On Wednesday, the first day of the 40 Days for Life
campaign, a young woman pulled into the abortion
center's parking lot. "She and a friend sat in their
car for over 20 minutes," wrote James. "The young
mother kept looking over at the pro-lifers praying."

She would look at the sign with a picture of a baby
in the womb -- and then cover her eyes.

"As time went on, she kept looking over at the people
praying and she would look for a longer period of time,"
James said. "Finally she rolled down her window and
listened to a counselor speak to her of the love and
help available."

On a typical Wednesday, this facility in Rockford
performs 15 abortions. "Today, because of the power
of prayer," said James, "that number was cut in half
to seven."

To see photos of the 40 Days for Life vigil in Rockford,
please go to:

http://40daysforlife.com/blog/?p=1560

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BEAUMONT, TEXAS
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"We arrived early to pray at the abortion facility,"
said Eileen, the local coordinator of the 40 Days for
Life campaign in Beaumont. "The good news is that the
water was turned off due to the construction activity
going on nearby. We were elated thinking no abortions
could be performed due to lack of water."

The prayer volunteers had an opportunity to talk to one
of the construction workers in the area.

"He is proud to call himself a Christian, reads the
Word every day, and is most vehement about the evil of
abortion," said Eileen. The volunteers invited him to
come and join when he has time off, and he said he
would try to do so.

"I believe in what y'all are doing," he said. "I wish
I had more time to do this type work. We need more
people doing this, that's for sure."

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WILMINGTON, DELAWARE
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"We had a victory for life today in Wilmington,
Delaware at the Planned Parenthood on Shipley Street,"
wrote Elizabeth, who tells her story on the 40 Days for
Life blog.

Elizabeth was praying alone when a young man walked out
of the abortion center, tossed his hands in the air,
shook his head and sadly said, "I tried." He had tried
to talk his girlfriend out of having an abortion, but
she just wasn't listening.

He sent the young woman a text message, telling her
that Elizabeth was outside praying for her. Soon, she
came out and said it was too late -- she had already paid
$500 and she was going through with it.

She went back inside. The young man couldn't handle it.
He drove away.

But Elizabeth kept praying. She spoke to a second young
couple and told them about the situation, and asked if
they could go into Planned Parenthood to tell this
first young woman that someone was still outside praying
for her.

They went inside. About 10 minutes later, the woman who
was scheduled for an abortion came out.

"I asked her if she had chosen life for her child,"
Elizabeth wrote, "and she said yes!" Elizabeth gave
her a big hug.

"Please," said Elizabeth, "even if you are the sole
person witnessing to life as I was today, know that
with God, all things are possible."

Today's devotional is from Rev. John Ensor of
Heartbeat International.

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DAY 3 INTENTION
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Pray for your local pregnancy help center: for those
who answer calls from women considering abortion, those
who provide ultrasounds, and those who personally help
mothers prepare to parent or place for adoption.

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SCRIPTURE
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Rescue the weak and the needy; deliver them from the
hand of the wicked.

--Psalm 82:4

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REFLECTION by Rev. John Ensor, Heartbeat International
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When a woman arrives at her local pregnancy help center,
the hard work of "rescuing the weak" begins.

They listen to her. What desperate circumstance is
driving her?

They act. A professional ultrasound and medical care
is provided.

They pray, "God use us." Then, they take up her burdens
and work towards life.

It is cross-bearing for the child-bearing.

Recently, I prayed for one volunteer who was working
with one mother in her struggle. Here is what "rescue
the weak" looked like in this one case:

• Aug 3: She made an appoint-ment for Thursday to get
 an abortion and while she feels terrible about it,
 she also feels like she has no choice. Pray that her
 heart is changed!

• Aug 10: She is 12 weeks along but missed her
 appointment. She had some good conversations with
 people at the pregnancy center. She is now considering
 adoption.

• Aug 13: Things are down again. She now has an
 abortion scheduled for Monday. Pray!

• Aug 17: Missed appointment! God is working in her life.

• Sept 1: We've hit another rocky period. She has an
 abortion scheduled for tomorrow. She found out today
 that her parents are planning a trip to visit her
 and she is panicking.

• Sept 15: Missed third appointment. But feels like
 she has no choice. Please pray today.

• Sept 20: She fears her parents but has agreed to
 another ultrasound (a breakthrough).

• Sept 22: I was there with her for her ultrasound.
 She saw her baby moving and made the realization
 that she wants to carry her baby.

Please keep praying against attack by the enemy. We
are overwhelmed by seeing God's hand move in this
situation and are so very thankful for the prayers
lifted up by each one of you. God is good!

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PRAYER
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Father, we praise you for this one sister who gave
herself, heart and soul, to rescue this one mother
and baby. O may you empower the hundreds more today
who are serving in our pregnancy help centers. Grant
those answering calls, providing ultrasound and
following up with a bold spirit of truth, love and
perseverance.

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PRINTABLE DEVOTIONAL
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To download today's devotional as a formatted,
printable PDF to share with friends:

http://40daysforlife.com/docs/spring2011day03print.pdf

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Deacon, maybe YOU will be the next person to
witness a mother choosing life for her baby as a
result of 40 Days for Life!

Yours for Life,

Shawn Carney
Campaign Director
40 Days for Life

PS: Have a story to share of how you've seen God
   working through 40 Days for Life? Post a reply
   at the bottom of today's blog post at:

   http://40daysforlife.com/blog/?p=1560

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