Every day new stories are written in this spiritual battle. It is a wonderful thing to be able to affect the outcomes in some small way through our prayers and our witnessing. I’m hopeful that others will come join the defense of the unborn wherever there is an abortion mill or wherever there is a need. Never underestimate what one single person (you) can contribute.
The 40 Days for Life kickoff off events this week
have helped generate a spirit of Christian unity ...
and media coverage, too!
Here are two great examples, including one from a
first-time campaign in Jacksonville, North Carolina.
The first 40 Days for Life campaign in Jacksonville,
North Carolina is already attracting a lot of attention
from pro-lifers, from the abortion center’s owner,
from the police chief — and the media.
Local coordinator Elizabeth DeLong was quite clear in
her message that 40 Days for Life is a prayer vigil.
“We will be praying for Dr. Crist (the facility’s owner)
and for his patients,” she told reporters. “This will
be peaceful.”
The owner went on camera with a litany of pro-abortion
talking points, insisting that abortion is necessary in
cases of rape, incest and fetal deformity ... and also
insisting that his business is “not an abortion clinic”
because that’s only a small part of what he does.
“It is an abortion clinic,” Elizabeth responded. “They
do abortions there. We’re here to bring healing to our
city. We’re there to pray. We’re there to love the clients.”
The owner retorted, “They’re not going to turn anybody
around.” Let’s all pray that women in Jacksonville —
and everywhere — DO choose life for their children.
For a look at news coverage of the Jacksonville
campaign from WITN-TV, please go to:
http://40daysforlife.com/blog/?p=2698
Leaders of several faith communities got together to
begin the 40 Days for Life campaign in Bridgeport,
first gathering at a local church and then walking
to the abortion center, where the campaign vigil will
be conducted, for additional prayers and blessings.
Bishop William Lori of the Bridgeport Catholic diocese,
Rev. Christopher Leighton of St. Paul Episcopal Church
and Pastor Hector Muniz of Lighthouse Church all
provided moving words as more than 200 gathered to
launch the spring campaign.
“Through our concerted efforts,” said Christine in
Bridgeport, “we are praying that this will be another
clinic to close down during the 40 Days for Life.”
To see photos from the Bridgeport campaign, please go to:
http://40daysforlife.com/blog/?p=2698
I’m not able to tell you where this is happening, but
please keep these people in your prayers.
Volunteers have given some abortion facility workers
copies of the book “Unplanned” — Abby Johnson’s story
of how she witnessed an ultrasound abortion ... and
quit her job as director of the Planned Parenthood
abortion center in College Station, Texas.
It appears that several of these employees have read
the book — and have taken its message to heart.
Some have quit their jobs! More are thinking about it.
So please pray that those who have left the abortion
business may find new employment, and that others will
find the courage to follow them out the door.