You will be surprised what happens at that PP killing house once the prayers start!
That we may use these 40 Days for Life to plead for God's mercy and grace upon all those involved in the sin of abortion.
SCRIPTURE
Blow the trumpet in Zion! Proclaim a fast, call an assembly. Gather the people, notify the congregation. Assemble the elders; gather the children and the infants at the breast... Let the priests, the ministers of the Lord, weep and say, "Spare, O Lord, your people." Joel 2:15-17
REFLECTION by David Brandao, 40 Days for Life
The toll of abortion cannot be measured. We hear estimates of almost 50 million innocent victims, but that's only one aspect of the harm that has unfolded in abortion's wake. There are also the mothers and fathers of these millions, as well as the grandparents, brothers and sisters, aunts, uncles, cousins. Unborn lives destroyed. Lives of the living shattered.
It's overwhelming and depressing, but even in the midst of such unfathomable darkness, the church teaches us to have hope. Yes, it was indeed Calvary that followed Christ's 40 days in the desert, but without Calvary there would have been no Resurrection -- His victory over death that opened the gates of heaven to those who believe in and follow Him.
The psalmist encourages us to go humbly before God as we seek His will: "A clean heart create for me, O God, and a steadfast spirit renew within me... Give me back the joy of your salvation and a willing spirit sustain in me... O Lord, open my lips, and my mouth shall proclaim your praise" (Psalm 51:12, 14, 17).
We are called to be God's messengers; or as the Apostle Paul told the Corinthians: "We are ambassadors for Christ, as if God were appealing through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ: be reconciled to God" (2 Corinthians 5:20).
That is the true message to all we encounter at the abortion centers and in our communities who have been deceived by the Culture of Death. We don't bring condemnation; we bring God's good news.
PRAYER
Lord, we ask for the strength, courage, wisdom, determination and stamina to carry out this mission according to Your will.Guide us, we pray, as we go forth and proclaim Your truth, always doing so with a spirit of love and compassion, as was demonstrated to us by Your Son, Jesus Christ. In His name we pray, Amen.
Heard some great news today that could also use a lot of prayer petitioning.
Texas is introducing a bill into legislation that will make it Mandatory for ALL woman seeking an abortion to first have a sonogram and see the baby.
Their is a clause in it that the woman can cover her eyes and turn away but the Doctor/clinician must provide this before consenting to doing the abortion.
Huge step IMO.
I wish them well.
The picture of the man standing in front of the Costco size Planned Parenthood is creepy.
Is that an actual abortion clinic? Or the headquarters?
Found ya! BTTT!
I was out today with a group of 20 people for two hours for 40 Days for Life in Dayton. It was heartbreaking to see all of the cars going in and out of the abortion clinic but in the time I was there I was able to witness at least one woman that changed her mind.
Please get involved in this grassroots effort in a community near you and pray to end abortion!
Folks, one day we will stand before our Maker and we will all be held accountable for what we did or did not do to help these defenseless, innocent babies. May God have mercy on anyone who chooses to stand for our "right" to destroy the lives He has created. May we all fall to our knees and pray for this nation and its people.Bump for life!
