Posted on 03/07/2010 1:32:53 PM PST by Faith
"They sacrificed their sons and their daughters to the demons; they poured out innocent blood, the blood of their sons and daughters... and the land was polluted with blood. Then the anger of the Lord was kindled against his people, and He abhorred his heritage; he gave them into the hands of the nations, so that those who hated them ruled over them. Their enemies oppressed them, and they were brought into subjection under their power. (See Psalm 106:37-43)
Pray that when those representing Planned Parenthood and other abortion groups see volunteers for 40 Days for Life, they see ambassadors of Christ, and may each volunteer be consciously aware at all times of Whom we represent.
SCRIPTURE
I...beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called, with all lowliness, and gentleness, with longsuffering, bearing with one another in love.
-- Ephesians 4:1b-2
REFLECTION - by Carmen Pate, Point of View
When Carol Everett, a former abortionist and post-abortive woman, was asked what turned her heart from death to life in Christ, she said, "It was unconditional love," shown by a man who prayed daily for her in front of the abortion clinic where she worked.
He told Carol that "God had sent him" because there was someone in there that God wanted out. She left 27 days later and now serves as Christ's ambassador to help others. We too have been sent by Christ as an ambassador to love unconditionally those God seeks to "get out" of their bondage and sin. What a high calling it is -- much higher than any presidential appointment to another country.
In his book, Fishers of Men, Dr. Sumner Wemp describes what it means to be an ambassador of Christ, the King of Kings:
* God has chosen us (John 15:16) * We are sent into a world that is not our home (1 Peter 2:11) * Our walk must match our talk (1 Timothy 3:7) * We must abide in Him for daily instruction (John 15:5) * Know our purpose -- to seek and to save that which is lost (Luke 19:10) * We are to reconcile others to God with His authority (Matthew 28:19-20) * Do not let kindness and truth leave you (Proverbs 3:3-4) * Our service is to be grounded and rooted in love (Ephesians 3:17)
Pray that we each will walk worthy of the calling with which we were called!
PRAYER
Dear Heavenly Father, we are humbled that you have called us and appointed us to be ambassadors of Christ in a world that is not our home. We pray that your Holy Spirit will empower us to walk worthy of the calling. We pray that Your unconditional love will flow through us onto those who desperately need Your saving grace. In the name of Christ who is worthy, amen.
“Open your mouth for the speechless,
In the cause of all who are appointed to die.
Open your mouth, judge righteously,
And plead the cause of the poor and needy.”
(Proverbs 31: 8-9)
Holy God,
Thank You for inviting us to partner with You in this struggle against the evil of abortion. We know that we don’t have to fight this battle alone, for You are with us and You are the Source of the power that will get things done. You are our Strength, our Shield, our Stronghold, and our Sure Defense. Father, we pray that You would guide our thoughts, words, and deeds by the power of Your Spirit. May our mouths be righteous and utter wisdom; may our tongues speak with justice. You are the Answer, Lord. We bow before You in praise and adoration. In the Name of Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.
Amen sister Faith! Heal our Land Father 2 Chron 7:14
DAY 19 INTENTION
Pray that when those representing Planned Parenthood and other abortion groups see volunteers for 40 Days for Life, they see ambassadors of Christ, and may each volunteer be consciously aware at all times of Whom we represent.
SCRIPTURE
I...beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called, with all lowliness, and gentleness, with longsuffering, bearing with one another in love.
— Ephesians 4:1b-2
REFLECTION - by Carmen Pate, Point of View
When Carol Everett, a former abortionist and post-abortive woman, was asked what turned her heart from death to life in Christ, she said, “It was unconditional love,” shown by a man who prayed daily for her in front of the abortion clinic where she worked.
He told Carol that “God had sent him” because there was someone in there that God wanted out. She left 27 days later and now serves as Christ’s ambassador to help others. We too have been sent by Christ as an ambassador to love unconditionally those God seeks to “get out” of their bondage and sin. What a high calling it is — much higher than any presidential appointment to another country.
In his book, Fishers of Men, Dr. Sumner Wemp describes what it means to be an ambassador of Christ, the King of Kings:
* God has chosen us (John 15:16) * We are sent into a world that is not our home (1 Peter 2:11) * Our walk must match our talk (1 Timothy 3:7) * We must abide in Him for daily instruction (John 15:5) * Know our purpose — to seek and to save that which is lost (Luke 19:10) * We are to reconcile others to God with His authority (Matthew 28:19-20) * Do not let kindness and truth leave you (Proverbs 3:3-4) * Our service is to be grounded and rooted in love (Ephesians 3:17)
Pray that we each will walk worthy of the calling with which we were called!
PRAYER
Dear Heavenly Father, we are humbled that you have called us and appointed us to be ambassadors of Christ in a world that is not our home. We pray that your Holy Spirit will empower us to walk worthy of the calling. We pray that Your unconditional love will flow through us onto those who desperately need Your saving grace. In the name of Christ who is worthy, amen.
BECAUSE HE LIVES ~ Bill and Gloria Gaither
1. God sent His Son - they called Him Jesus,
He came to love, heal and forgive;
He lived and died to buy my pardon,
An empty grave is there to prove my Savior lives.
Chorus:
Because He lives I can face tomorrow,
Because He lives all fear is gone;
Because I know He holds the future
And life is worth the living just because He lives.
2. How sweet to hold a newborn baby
And feel the pride and joy he gives;
But greater still the calm assurance:
This child can face uncertain days because Christ lives.
Chorus:
Because He lives I can face tomorrow,
Because He lives all fear is gone;
Because I know He holds the future
And life is worth the living just because He lives.
May it be, Merciful Father, that each young lady who approaches the chamber of death, will be persuaded to turn and run to Jesus, that she might know the joy of her newborn baby. In the Name of the Creator of All Life we pray, Amen ...
Isn’t that a beautiful hymn? Thank you for the words and for your wonderful prayer, Pegita.
Thank you for your defense of the unborn!
Thank you, narses, for praying for the unborn babies and their parents.
Again, what is this crap?
Give these folks their own thread and leave the rest of us alone to talk about political matters.
FR has turned into a religious forum. We will need to look elsewhere dang soon.
Sorry you feel this way. If you think that savings lives is only religion, then you need to look at the Bill of Rights and the Constitution.
We hold these truths ......
Unalienable rights -— life, liberty, freedom.
If we don’t have life first, we will never have liberty or freedom.
I pray for you and your misunderstanding of the 40 Days for Life.
Do you actually know how many babies have been aborted in the United States since Roe v. Wade?
You might want to check it out.
'His Lovingkindness is Great Toward us,
And the Truth of the Lord Endureth Forever.' (Ps.117:2)
I forgot the pursuit of happiness there.
How can ANY happiness be pursued if a baby is killed.
Are you aware that seldom to any mothers (and fathers) who have had abortions recover from killing the own child?
Oops, that should have been
Are you aware that seldom DO any mothers (and fathers) who have had abortions recover from killing the own child?
Many thanks for your faithfulness in prayer, KM.
“Open your mouth for the speechless,
In the cause of all who are appointed to die.
Open your mouth, judge righteously,
And plead the cause of the poor and needy.”
(Proverbs 31: 8-9)
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