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Day 12 - March 20

Intention:

Pray to God who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, to end abortion in America.

Scripture:

Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.

-- Ephesians 3:20-21

Reflection:

God's power working in and through His people is unlimited and far beyond our comprehension when we submit to God's Word and Spirit. He receives glory when we are obedient to His calling and faithfully serve Him in His strength.

Consider God's hand of providence on this nation because of the faithfulness of a few who were totally committed to God and His truths. It is interesting to note the words of Mother Teresa of Calcutta: "Yours is the one great nation in all history which was founded on the precept of equal rights and respect for all humankind, for the poorest and weakest of us as well as the richest and strongest."

Mother Teresa, in addressing the Supreme Court of the United States said, "Human rights are not a privilege conferred by government. They are every human being's entitlement by virtue of his humanity. I have no new teaching for America. I seek only to recall you to faithfulness to what you once taught the world. Your nation was founded on the proposition very old as a moral precept, but startling and innovative as a political insight that human life is a gift of immeasurable worth, and that it deserves, always and everywhere, to be treated with the utmost dignity and respect."

It is time to restore that dignity and respect. Our God is able. Are we willing to remain faithful until His work through us is done?

Prayer:

God Almighty, Who is powerful and willing to supply, our hearts cry in unison for You to restore dignity and respect to human life, not only in America, but around the world. Lord, may our hearts remain faithful to your calling, and may You begin Your transforming work with me. Keep me ever mindful that with You Lord, nothing is impossible; without You, I can do nothing. To You be glory forever and ever, Amen.

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

Today’s email from Shawn Carney”

It’s always great to start your Monday with good news,
so here it is:

So far, we are aware of at least ...

... 101 lives saved from abortion during this 40 Days for
Life campaign — that we know of!

Here are just a few of the blessings that God has
provided in answer to your prayers!

COLLEGE PARK, MARYLAND

A tall man and a visibly pregnant woman walked up to
the abortion center, only to find the door was locked.

“It’s closed,” said a 40 Days for Life vigil participant,
“but I have information on free pregnancy help.”

The woman took information on fetal development, but
the couple walked around to the back of the building to
try another door. It, too, was locked. So they sat on
the steps and looked through the brochure they were given.

Eventually, the building opened, and the couple went in.

Two hours later, they came out — to get more information.
“Can I ask you a personal question?” the volunteer said to
the woman. “Were you thinking about getting an abortion?”

“Yes, I was thinking about it. But now I’m not going to
get one,” she answered.

What changed her mind?

“That booklet,” she said. “I didn’t know the baby
looked like that and was that size.”

BRISBANE, QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA

A woman walked out of the abortion center, saying she
needed a bite to eat. “But it was obvious she was
reconsidering,” said Kathy, one of the 40 Days for Life
prayer volunteers.

It turns out that the woman decided not to go through
with her abortion — and she phoned her boyfriend to
come pick her up.

“This is the second time she has made an appointment to
abort this child and not followed through,” said Kathy.
“She really needs our prayer support in particular for
the financial problems facing the family. But at least
she will not have to deal with the guilt.”

As she left, she expressed her gratitude — and so did
her boyfriend. Said Kathy, “God is good and merciful.”

MANCHESTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE

There are many, many situations where your prayers are
still needed.

40 Days for Life volunteers were able to speak to a
woman who had arrived for an RU-486 abortion.

“She sat in her car quite a while, counting money,”
said Betty in Manchester, “but it was obvious she was
reluctant to go in.”

After speaking to her for a while, Betty invited her
to visit a pregnancy resource center for an ultrasound.
This woman is eight weeks pregnant and she has two
children. Her husband is insisting on an abortion that
she does not want.

“She cried all night and begged God to give her a sign,”
Betty said. “When she saw pro-lifers praying, she knew
that was His reply. Please pray that her husband has a
change of heart.”

CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS

Outside the abortion center, 40 Days for Life vigil
participants were able to talk with a couple — but
couldn’t convince them to turn away. As they walked
in, the volunteers resumed their prayers.

A short time later, they came out of the building.
The young woman raised her hands in the air and said,
“I didn’t do it!”

“They were so happy,” said one of the volunteers, “and
they begged us to pray for them.

“Prayers — and the vigil — work,” she said. “Amen!”