40 Days For Life: DAY 37: Saw the Vigil, Quit the Next Day

 

 

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We've seen 268 abortion workers leave their jobs in response to a 40 Days for Life vigil held in front of their workplace.   Make that 269.   A West Coast 40 Days for Life campaign leader was at church when another woman approached her and asked whether she prays outside the local Planned Parenthood facility.   When the leader responded affirmatively, the woman shared that her daughter worked there, saw the 40 Days for Life vigil, and quit the next day! Workers like this are why Abby Johnson has dubbed tomorrow the "Day of Exodus" for abortion workers.   It is difficult for abortion workers to walk away from their jobs, their incomes, and their friends. The Day of Exodus provides an opportunity for abortion workers to leave together and in solidarity.   On last year's Day of Exodus, the number of workers who quit reached well into the double digits!   As a 40 Days for Life volunteer, you are perfectly positioned to nudge abortion workers in your local facility to quit.   So sign up to pray for moms, dads, babies, AND abortion workers! Bellevue, Nebraska Bob in Bellevue reported that the abortion facility previously operated by late-term abortionist LeRoy Carhart has been closed for the majority of the campaign. "Three straight weeks of the clinic being closed [for] business," he noted. "Maybe we can close out the campaign without it opening." One family traveled from Iowa to participate in the vigil. They had participated in the Council Bluffs campaign prior to the facility there going out of business. "They hope to participate in closing down Bellevue's clinic," Bob noted. San Diego, California Ed arrived 15 minutes early for his 40 Days for Life prayer shift in San Diego because of transportation challenges. Or maybe it was because of God's providence. A woman approached Ed to ask what he was doing, providing him with the opportunity to share his message. "If I had arrived at my normal time, I would have missed her," he said. Another woman tearfully approached Ed upon seeing his sign. "I really appreciate you being here," she told him. "I aborted my first baby, and as soon as I did...I knew what I did was wrong. I now have a young son! So thank you for being here with your signs." Whitefish, Montana We're getting deep into the spring, but that doesn't guarantee good weather. "This is one of our typical vigils," wrote Mike, who leads the 40 Days for Life and 40 Days for Life 365 campaigns in Whitefish. "Come wind or snow, our faithful prayer warriors show up...all year long." Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom. --Luke 23:42  God, we ask that those who have participated in abortion will know that your mercy does not expire. Help us to forgive as you do so that others might come to understand the dignity of every human life, including their own. Convert the hearts of abortionists. May they experience your forgiveness as so many others have. Amen. For life, Shawn Carney President & CEO, 40 Days for Life

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