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Have you been to pray at a 40 Days for Life vigil yet?

Some people are physically unable to, others are too far
away from one of the locations. But for many — including
me, at first — there’s fear.

People will ask, “What do I do?” or “What sign should
I bring?”

The answer is simple — the only sign you really need to
bring is yourself — for you represent God’s love at the
most crucial moment for the woman and her baby.

Fear of the going to pray at the abortion facility is
common — and normal. In fact, I recently gave a speech
on fear at the national Students for Life conference as
they prepared to equip students for this fall’s 40 Days
for Life campaign.

To hear my short talk about fear of praying in front
of the abortion facilities, please go to:

http://40daysforlife.com/blog/?p=1281

YOU are the sign — the sign to women arriving for
abortions that someone cares, that God cares, and
that there IS another way.

DALLAS, TEXAS

40 Days for Life prayer volunteers in Dallas noticed
two women sitting in a car outside the abortion facility
— a center that does late-term abortions. One of the
women appeared to be several months into her pregnancy.

The women just sat and watched the people praying.
Occasionally, they held their heads in their hands.
Then they watched again. A prayer volunteer reports that
they eventually decided to leave — and one more life
was saved.

“We had no idea we would experience another life saved
by the grace of God,” said Lauren in Dallas. Reflecting
on the 3,000 lives saved through God’s mercy at 40 Days
for Life prayer vigils, she added, “Do we have any idea
how this will change the world?”

To see a picture of the 40 Days for Life vigil in Dallas,
please go to:

http://40daysforlife.com/blog/?p=1281

AKRON, OHIO

A Knights of Columbus group joined the 40 Days for Life
vigil in Akron recently, with members taking turns
praying at this late-term abortion center over a 10-hour
period.

Bob, one of the Knights, had noticed a young woman going
into the center while he was praying. A short time later,
she came out and simply told him, “I changed my mind.
I’m not having an abortion.”

Around lunchtime, Mike saw a woman who was visibly
pregnant enter the building. Mike kept praying. It wasn’t
long before this woman and her two companions walked out.
“I’m keeping this child,” she said.

“This just emphasizes the need for the prayer vigil,”
said Greg in Akron. “If we weren’t having an effect,
they wouldn’t have security guards and escorts to
prevent us from speaking to the women going in ... but
they do see us outside there praying.”

HOUSTON, TEXAS

I’ve talked before about the Planned Parenthood abortion
mega-center in Houston. Today I’d like to show it to you.
It’s a former bank building along busy Interstate 45,
and it is one of the largest abortion facilities in
North America.

To take a look, please go to:

http://40daysforlife.com/blog/?p=1281

There’s a big black fence and a gate. They’ve painted
“no trespassing” in green on the driveway, and escorts
speak sternly to anyone who crosses the line, even
though it is now a bit faded and hard to see.

But the fence and the escorts and the faded green
letters can’t keep out your prayers.

The picture shows one person kneeling in prayer. One
person. And as we know. one person CAN make a difference.

And that one person can be YOU!

If you haven’t prayed at a 40 Days for Life vigil yet,
why not do so today?

Here’s the link to the participating locations:

http://40daysforlife.com/location.cfm

Day 24 - October 15

Intention:

Pray that God will continue to bless the efforts that have gone into the 40 Days for Life campaign, as we trust Him for the results.

Scripture:

Now these are Your servants and Your people, whom You have redeemed by Your great power, and by Your strong hand. O Lord, I pray, please let Your ear be attentive to the prayer of Your servant, and to the prayer of Your servants who desire to fear Your name.

-- Nehemiah 1:10-11

Reflection:

Nehemiah provides an awesome blueprint for volunteers in God's service, particularly those responding to the devastation abortion has caused our nation.

Nehemiah grieved for God's reputation as he witnessed the condition of the city walls of Jerusalem. The walls were broken down which was seen by neighboring people as a sign of weakness on the part of Jerusalem's God. No wall meant no security for the city and its people.

We learn from his story that he covered every detail in prayer; inspired others to join the cause; organized others to help do the work; confronted opposition directly and turned to God when discouraged; and finally celebrated what was accomplished and gave God all the glory!

Like Nehemiah, we must acknowledge God's sovereignty as we serve Him before a mocking world. We too need to be reminded that we are "fighting" for our families. We too must have an attitude of confession and repentance before a Holy God. We must pray for strength, refute slander, and not be diverted from our work.

Like Nehemiah, we will draw attention from the enemy when we are seeking to protect the well-being of God's people. We too must stand firm and seek God's help to persevere until the task is done. We too will be victorious.

Prayer:

Yours, O Lord, is the greatness, and the power, and the glory, and the victory, and the majesty: for all that is in heaven and in the earth is Yours. We pray for your continued guidance and protection throughout the remainder of this 40 day campaign. May we be steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in Your work, knowing that our labor will not be in vain. We pray in the name of Jesus, amen.

Carmen Pate
Co-host, "Point of View" Talk Show