40 Days for Life right now! This morning, I'm getting on a plane to head to the
West Coast to speak at some closing events later
this week. Maybe it surprised you that there are so many local
campaigns in California, but it doesn't surprise me.
California has led in locations for many of the
40 Days for Life campaigns for one reason -- HOPE! Why do we keep going? That's easy. We have HOPE! The first brief item in today’s report is a profound --
and amazing -- reflection of that hope.
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FROM THE 40 DAYS FOR LIFE BLOG
------------------------------------------------------- "I am a 60-year-old woman who had four abortions when
I was a young woman -- spiritually and emotionally lost,"
she wrote. "Since I returned to church in 1992, I have experienced
Christ's mercy and healing more powerfully than words
can express. He is my treasure. He is the meaning and
purpose of my life." She adds that she's praying daily -- and she's fasting
from coffee! "I cry with joy for the babies saved and the minds and
hearts changed," she wrote. "May He continue to bless
the babies, mothers and others through your beautiful
commitment!"
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UNDISCLOSED LOCATION
------------------------------------------------------- If word about WHERE THIS IS gets out, that could have an
impact. But this is some inside information from a Planned
Parenthood office -- thanks to a tip from a work crew! It seems that while these workers were there, they heard
Planned Parenthood employees complaining about the "anti-
choice protesters" outside. A few even wondered if they
could move to a location where prayer volunteers wouldn't
be able to speak to their clients as they walked in. One evening recently, three cars of teenagers drove past
and cursed at the vigil participants -- but during this
particular prayer shift, not a soul entered or left
Planned Parenthood. "Praise God!" said the local coordinator. "We realize
Satan's stronghold must be crumbling at this location
... Jesus, we trust in you!" Until very recently, there had been no regular prayer
presence at this Planned Parenthood location. "Our prayer is not only that they would close down shop,"
said the coordinator, "but that they would not be able
to reopen altogether."
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CLEVELAND, OHIO
------------------------------------------------------- "What an awesome evening we had," said Amy in Cleveland. 40 Days for Life prayer volunteers met for prayer at a
local church. "This church is located only a few blocks
from the only abortion clinic in the Cleveland area that
does late term abortions," Amy said. One of the parish priests then led the volunteers on a
silent procession down the sidewalk to the abortion center
for more prayer. "We were on a very busy road," said Amy, "and our vigil
was met with many honks, thumbs up and waves. Not once
did we hear the roar of Satan through a nasty yell or an
unfriendly wave. We must have scared him off!" For a couple of pictures of the 40 Days for Life vigil
in Cleveland, please go to: http://40daysforlife.com/blog/?p=2036
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MARIETTA, GEORGIA
------------------------------------------------------- "We have seen some miraculous things happen at the three
different sites here in metro Atlanta," said one of the
local leaders in Marietta. Several women have walked away from their appointments
to have an abortion. "We don't know yet whether they have made that a
permanent decision," said the coordinator, "but that
is where our continued prayers come in." Some of the prayer volunteers have helped organize baby
showers for the women who have chosen life for their
babies -- a choice they made because of the effort of
the people on the sidewalk who were praying for them and
their children. The number of abortion patients appears to be dwindling,
which is obviously irritating the abortionist. And folks
who work in nearby offices are expressing their dismay
as they learn that an abortion center is so close to
their work places. Said the local leader, "We do make a difference!"
Today's devotional is from Vera Faith Lord, director
of Alpha/Omega Life Ministry.
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DAY 36 INTENTION
------------------------------------------------------ Pray that those who have forgotten their purpose may
discover it in God and therefore have the courage to
choose life.
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SCRIPTURE
------------------------------------------------------ These all wait for you, that you may give them their
food in due season, what you give them they gather in;
you open your hand they are filled with good. You hide
your face, they are troubled; you take away their
breath, they die and return to their dust. You send
forth your Spirit, they are created; and you renew the
face of the earth. -- Psalm 104:27-30
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REFLECTION by Vera Faith Lord, Alpha/Omega
------------------------------------------------------ "I am a feather on the breath of God." As the quote above portrays, we are upheld by the
power and purpose of God. Our very existence on earth, from our body's first
breath to its last, when we leave it to return home,
is our Father's choice and happens only by His willing
to do so. He who created the universe also created that which is
"me." I do not "have" a soul - I AM a soul, as well as
a body. My entire purpose in this life is to find my way back
to my Creator.
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PRAYER
------------------------------------------------------ Beloved Father, remind us today that there is no truth
but you. Do not let us fall prey to the evil one's lie that we
may choose death. Remind us right now that you, who created all life,
are in control of all life, and let us know right now
that you who created all life, are in control of all
life, and let us choose life always. Father, please let us hear your voice more today than
yesterday. Keep lighting the pathway home, for us and for all who
participate in this 40 Days for Life campaign. Father, we're on our way. Through Jesus Christ our
Lord, Amen.
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PRINTABLE DEVOTIONAL
------------------------------------------------------ To download today's devotional as a formatted,
printable PDF to share with friends: http://40daysforlife.com/docs/spring2011day36print.pdf
------------------------------------------------------ Yours for Life, Shawn Carney
Campaign Director
40 Days for Life PS: What small victories have you witnessed with
40 Days for Life in your city? Please share the good
news by replying to today's blog entry at: http://40daysforlife.com/blog/?p=2036
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