Dear Deacon, Today we focus on people who are not famous -- and
probably never will be. Far away from the spotlights of our celebrity-driven
culture, they're regular people, humbly doing the little
things -- and often, doing them with enormous courage. They're the heart of 40 Days for Life ... and they
deserve a big THANK YOU ... ALL of you!
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FORT WAYNE, INDIANA
------------------------------------------------------ I recently spoke at the 40 Days for Life vigil in Fort
Wayne -- one of SEVEN campaigns in the Hoosier state. At the vigil, a woman walked up ... gave me a hug ...
and shared that she had an abortion years ago. She
knew she needed healing when she got involved with
40 Days for Life in 2010. "After coming out here and praying," she said, "I got
connected to local post-abortion healing along with
the Silent No More awareness campaign. I shared my
story for the first time at the 40 Days for Life
vigil site." I told her, "Thank you for your courage." It reminded
me that it was the powerful testimonies of women who'd
had abortions that had really drawn me into the
pro-life movement when I was in college. To see a photo from my visit to the Fort Wayne vigil,
go to: http://40daysforlife.com/blog/?p=3096
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SANTA CRUZ, CALIFORNIA
------------------------------------------------------ Ginny in Santa Cruz is thankful for everyone who's
been praying at the 40 Days for Life vigil -- but she
noted a couple of people who go the extra mile. One is Rae Ellen, whom she described as a real trouper.
Rae Ellen uses a wheel chair. "For the last three
years, she has come down almost every Saturday to pray
outside of Planned Parenthood. For all four of our
40 Days for Life campaigns, she has come down 5 or 6
days a week -- even in the rain." Ginny also mentioned Bob, another volunteer who uses
a wheelchair. He's a regular at the vigil outside
Planned Parenthood every Saturday. Bob has been a bit
under the weather of late, so "please pray for him,"
she said. "All the babies need this powerful prayer
warrior back again." To see a photo from the 40 Days for Life campaign in
Santa Cruz, please go to: http://40daysforlife.com/blog/?p=3096
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COLUMBIA, MISSOURI
------------------------------------------------------ Kathy in Columbia sent a picture of students from
St. Joseph Cathedral School in Jefferson City who
visited the 40 Days for Life vigil. "The children
came to pray," she said, "and pray they did!" Kathy also mentioned a woman who had visited Planned
Parenthood more than a year ago. She wanted to have a
baby, and figured a place called "Planned Parenthood"
could help her. She told them she wanted to get
pregnant. They told her to come back when she did. "Well," Kathy said, "she still hasn't gotten pregnant.
And when she went in this time, they told her they
don't help with things like that. So we are still
trying to figure out what 'Planned Parenthood'
actually means." To see the picture of the school group in Columbia,
please go to: http://40daysforlife.com/blog/?p=3096
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/spring2012day36print.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
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