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Posted on 02/28/2009 9:28:49 AM PST by Faith
40 Days for Life consists of 40 days of prayer and fasting for an end to abortion, 40 days of constant, peaceful vigil outside abortion centers and Planned Parenthood offices and 40 days of active pro-life community outreach.
Your community may be participating in this prayerful vigil. If so, please join others in your area or unite with thousands across America during the 40 days of Lent in praying for an end to abortion in this nation.
Pray that we each will daily put on the full armor of God, so that we are strong in the Lord and the power of His might.
SCRIPTURE
For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. Therefore, take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. -- Ephesians 6:12-13
REFLECTION
I am confounded to see how the battle over the issue of life is perceived more often in churches today as political rather than spiritual.
Ironically, the enemy has used this twisted perception to silence many in the body of Christ.
We must see the battle for what it is and we must daily "put on" the armor God has given us:
Gird your waist with Truth (vs. 14) -- Commit your emotions to believe truth and to speak truth, regardless of the repercussions.
Put on the breastplate of Righteousness (vs. 14) -- It will protect our hearts -- the innermost springs of our beings -- from all unrighteousness so evident in this fallen world.
Shod your feet with the preparation of the Gospel of Peace. (vs. 15) -- Preparation is vital if we are to be effective in God's work.
Taking the shield of faith (vs.16) -- The Accuser will instill doubt, fear, and guilt. Faith acts as an invisible shield that deflects such false accusations.
Taking the Helmet of salvation (vs.17) -- A helmet protects the head, the brain and in turn our mind and thoughts. Satan hopes we will set aside divine revelation for human reasoning.
Taking the sword of the Spirit (vs.17) -- The Word of God, the only offensive weapon in this armor, was used by the Lord Jesus against Satan. The living Word is powerful and effective.
Our armor is complete. We are ready to wage war, and the next verse tells us how, "Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the spirit." (vs.18)
PRAYER
Dear Lord, as you lead us into the spiritual battle of abortion may we be reminded that the battle is truly Yours. Thank you for hearing our requests for direction and protection. Thank you for the victory that is ours because of Your Son Jesus, Amen.
Ping.
Your Majesty, we Come Before You Praising Your Great Name. Thank You for Your Love, and Your Grace that Gave us Life. We Intercede, our God, for Your Precious Unborn Lambs. O Loving Shepherd, Please be their Help amd their Shield. Please Move Upon the Hearts of All Women Considering this Deed. May their Minds be Changed, through Your Spirit's Love and Grace. Please Powerfull Convict those who Work in the Mills, our Holy King. May they Repent of the Abominations and the Slaughters they have Wickedly Done.
Help us, Lord Jesus, to Stand Firm in the Armor of God. Make us Lights, Dear Father, Reflecting the Light of Your Son. Have Mercy Upon our Land, Your Excellency, have Mercy. Please Save Many Souls; Call the Spiritually Dead, Lord, to New Life.
Thank You for Hearing us, our God of Gracious Love. In Jesus' Name, for the Glory of Heaven's King, amen.
Prayer BumP!~
It’s never going to end. People are getting more and more evil. There is nothing that can be done.
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