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Great news!

Here’s Shawn Carney for today.

The largest spring 40 Days for Life campaign yet is
having a HUGE impact. Yesterday, I mentioned the five
abortion workers who’ve left their jobs. But while
some employees are experiencing conversions, others
are getting frustrated.

The abortion industry doesn’t want YOU on the sidewalk
— you represent the only REAL choice.

Reports from local leaders make it clear that for
those who run the abortion business, there is only
one acceptable choice once a woman enters their
building. Here’s one sad example.

ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA

A young man, who was waiting outside Planned Parenthood
for his girlfriend, approached the 40 Days for Life
prayer vigil. He said his girlfriend was four months
pregnant but didn’t want the baby because the pregnancy
was the result of rape.

“After talking with us he was very impressed and
touched and wanted to get back to his girlfriend to
convince her to keep the baby,” said Alejandra in Orange
County. “Frustrated, he came out as Planned Parenthood
didn’t allow him to have access to her.”

He said that he couldn’t even call her. When they
arrived, the Planned Parenthood staff took her phone
and gave it to him. “Clearly,” Alejandra said,
“Planned Parenthood doesn’t want the women to have
any contact with the outside while they are inside
having an abortion.”

She said it was a very sad morning, as they later saw
the “waste removal” truck entering the Planned
Parenthood facility to take away the aborted babies.

To see photos of the Orange County vigil, please go to:

http://40daysforlife.com/blog/?p=3020

RENO, NEVADA

As part of its community outreach, the 40 Days for
Life team in Reno hosts a Life Chain to draw attention
to both the seriousness of the abortion problem in the
area and the local vigil outside the abortion center.

“We had approximately 60 people present, standing on
both sides of South Virginia Street,” said Carol Marie
in Reno. “We had passing cars and buses give thumbs-up
and honks of support — as well as the occasional
dissenting passerby. There were participants from at
least seven different churches.”

For photos of the Reno event, please go to:

http://40daysforlife.com/blog/?p=3020

CINCINNATI, OHIO

Theresa in Cincinnati wanted to thank a group of eighth
grade students from St. Nicholas in Sunman, Indiana —
about 45 miles away — who were able to join the 40 Days
for Life vigil.

“Bless them for coming the distance and all who’ve show
support from the Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky area during
this 40 Days for Life campaign,” she said. “Let us
continue to gather in prayer, fasting and community
outreach to bring the love of Christ to those in need!”

To see a picture of this group at the Cincinnati vigil,
please go to:

http://40daysforlife.com/blog/?p=3020

Day 31 - March 23

Intention:

Pray for opportunities to share with an abortion-minded woman that the newness of life she is seeking is found only in Christ.

Scripture:

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold all things have become new.

-- 2 Corinthians 5:17

Reflection:

An unexpected pregnancy is perceived by many young women as the end of their life as they know it. News of an unexpected pregnancy pulls the rug from under her well laid plans. Sadly, these women may choose abortion as a matter of self-preservation, believing that an abortion will help return life to normal and give them opportunity to start anew.

They don't see abortion as killing a child, but rather as saving their own life. Of course, abortion will not bring the newness of life they are seeking, but instead will bring death to their child, lifelong regret, and unexpected -- possibly devastating -- consequences to their own life. But abortion will be the choice made if we don't meet them at the crossroad between life and death with a better way.

Almost without exception, these young women are looking for love, acceptance, and to be valued. In their efforts to have those needs met, they have become promiscuous. Most, if honest, will admit the needs were only met momentarily, if at all, during their brief encounter, and afterward the needs returned unmet.

The truth is, only Christ loves them unconditionally with an everlasting love. Only Christ will accept them as they are, and only Christ sees them for their true value in Him. He has a perfect plan for each woman and her child if only she will allow Christ to transform her life as she surrenders to Him. No, an unexpected pregnancy is not the end of life, but rather can be the beginning of two beautiful lives if God's plan for them is given opportunity to unfold.

Prayer:

Heavenly Father, you give us a new song, a new purpose, a new direction, a new perspective. You remind us that the thief comes to steal, kill, and destroy, but Christ came that we might have life, and have it more abundantly. Give us boldness to share this Good News with those who are at the crossroads and may they choose life for their children and enjoy newness of life in You. Because of Christ we pray, amen.

Carmen Pate
40 Days for Life board of directors