Comments for 40 Days for Life http://40daysforlife.com/blog Sat, 30 Mar 2013 06:37:16 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 hourly 1 Comment on DAY 41: God spares 554 lives by Teresa http://40daysforlife.com/blog/?p=4492&cpage=1#comment-48323 Teresa Sat, 30 Mar 2013 06:37:16 +0000 http://40daysforlife.com/blog/?p=4492#comment-48323 P.U.S.H...Pray Until Something Happens... Holy Thursday we prayed for a miracle...our area did not have an official campaign this lent but we have been there for a year now...every Thursday..."surgical day" and this Thursday, Holy Thursday, we all felt should belong to the Triumphant One ... and in the end ... it DID!!! The end of Lent, the end of the 40 Day campaign ... the beginning of the Triduum ... the beginning of Our Lord's Triumph over Death ... and so we began our day ... praying, praying, praying for a miracle. We have been praying for one year on Thursdays ... our Mission 4 Life group ... our hour has been 10:00 to 11:00 praying for the poor souls lost to abortion that day ... but last week we were called to change that and start coming at 7:30 when the staff and potential clients are coming in. It just felt right! and so we came again this week at 7:30 am and started praying for a miracle... and we got TWO! Miracle #1 - The abortionist came walking towards the clinic from around the corner and down the street where she parks "Have a nice day!" she hollored and waved at us as she disappeared behind their privacy wall ... "I can't have a nice day" my answer."Not as long as you are killing innocent children and hurting desperate women. Shame on you! Shame, shame on you for what you are doing here. May God have mercy on your soul." Now normally, I am the silent prayer warrior type but not today. The Holy Spirit took control of my tongue and blurted out these words. Shocked at my own outburst, I returned to the rosary and continued praying. About 10 minutes later...the sidewalk counselor came over and nudged me to look up ... and low and behold our first miracle of the day ... the abortionist was LEAVING !!! She was already down the street and turning the corner ... sadly, a missed opportunity to send her off with loving and caring words (and info flyer for ATTWN) ... but God had a plan that day so we let it go. Miracle #2 Not 20 minutes later ... a woman parked frantically near our prayer line and jumped out was headed into the clinic - "I've gotta stop her - my daughter's in there!" She quickly explained how her daughter's boyfriend had called her at work and told her what her daughter was about to do ... so into the clinic she went and down to our knees we went. I don't remember ever praying SO HARD yet with so much confidence. THIS DAY ... THIS Thursday... this HOLY Thursday did indeed belong to our Lord... And yes, the woman came out just a few minutes later cheering and hugging us all "I got here in time! She's not going to do it ! She was on the table and is all doped up - but she's not going to do it! She going to keep the baby...Thank You! Thank you for your prayers! We saved one!" Hugs and cheers all around ... we congratulated the new 'Grandma to be' and gave her one our little gift bags. [we hand them to the girls on their way into the clinic...a pretty little package with a onesie inside with the massage "THE GIFT OF LIFE" ironed on the front] the woman tokk the gift bag and got back in her car explaining she had to check-in at work but that she would be back to pick her daughter up once she came out of the anesthetic state. She was exuding confidence but none of us were as sure, so we continued to pray just to be sure ... God had a plan THIS day. Sure enough the woman came back... and in she went to the clinic clutching the onesie she had finally opened ... "Thank you, thank you for this ... I can't wait to show my daughter" ... and yes ... out they both came ... only now there is going to be 3. Yes, God certainly had a plan THIS day + + + THIS Thursday, this HOLY Thursday belonged to Our Lord. All we had to do was come and pray ... what an incredible Easter gift to be witness to God's miracles THIS day. What prompted us to change our hour of prayer? I believe this came from your campaign... "But I can't save them all," you say. God isn't asking you to. He has equipped each of us with time, talent, and treasure to do what we can when He provides the opportunity. He has given us His Holy Spirit to empower us as we abide in Him. He is asking us to be on His side in speaking out and protecting those who can't protect themselves. When we are obedient to His calling to get in on the work He is doing, we will experience intimacy with Him in a whole new way. Abundant Blessings for a Sacred Triduum and a Happy Resurrection Day!!! It certainly will be for these prayer warriors + + + P.U.S.H…Pray Until Something Happens…

Holy Thursday we prayed for a miracle…our area did not have an official campaign this lent but we have been there for a year now…every Thursday…”surgical day” and this Thursday, Holy Thursday, we all felt should belong to the Triumphant One … and in the end … it DID!!!
The end of Lent, the end of the 40 Day campaign … the beginning of the Triduum … the beginning of Our Lord’s Triumph over Death … and so we began our day … praying, praying, praying for a miracle.
We have been praying for one year on Thursdays … our Mission 4 Life group … our hour has been 10:00 to 11:00 praying for the poor souls lost to abortion that day … but last week we were called to change that and start coming at 7:30 when the staff and potential clients are coming in. It just felt right! and so we came again this week at 7:30 am and started praying for a miracle… and we got TWO!
Miracle #1 – The abortionist came walking towards the clinic from around the corner and down the street where she parks “Have a nice day!” she hollored and waved at us as she disappeared behind their privacy wall …
“I can’t have a nice day” my answer.”Not as long as you are killing innocent children and hurting desperate women. Shame on you! Shame, shame on you for what you are doing here. May God have mercy on your soul.” Now normally, I am the silent prayer warrior type but not today. The Holy Spirit took control of my tongue and blurted out these words. Shocked at my own outburst, I returned to the rosary and continued praying. About 10 minutes later…the sidewalk counselor came over and nudged me to look up … and low and behold our first miracle of the day … the abortionist was LEAVING !!! She was already down the street and turning the corner … sadly, a missed opportunity to send her off with loving and caring words (and info flyer for ATTWN) … but God had a plan that day so we let it go.
Miracle #2 Not 20 minutes later … a woman parked frantically near our prayer line and jumped out was headed into the clinic – “I’ve gotta stop her – my daughter’s in there!” She quickly explained how her daughter’s boyfriend had called her at work and told her what her daughter was about to do … so into the clinic she went and down to our knees we went. I don’t remember ever praying SO HARD yet with so much confidence. THIS DAY … THIS Thursday… this HOLY Thursday did indeed belong to our Lord…
And yes, the woman came out just a few minutes later cheering and hugging us all “I got here in time! She’s not going to do it ! She was on the table and is all doped up – but she’s not going to do it! She going to keep the baby…Thank You! Thank you for your prayers! We saved one!” Hugs and cheers all around … we congratulated the new ‘Grandma to be’ and gave her one our little gift bags. [we hand them to the girls on their way into the clinic...a pretty little package with a onesie inside with the massage "THE GIFT OF LIFE" ironed on the front] the woman tokk the gift bag and got back in her car explaining she had to check-in at work but that she would be back to pick her daughter up once she came out of the anesthetic state. She was exuding confidence but none of us were as sure, so we continued to pray just to be sure … God had a plan THIS day.
Sure enough the woman came back… and in she went to the clinic clutching the onesie she had finally opened … “Thank you, thank you for this … I can’t wait to show my daughter” … and yes … out they both came … only now there is going to be 3.
Yes, God certainly had a plan THIS day + + + THIS Thursday, this HOLY Thursday belonged to Our Lord. All we had to do was come and pray … what an incredible Easter gift to be witness to God’s miracles THIS day.

What prompted us to change our hour of prayer? I believe this came from your campaign…

“But I can’t save them all,” you say. God isn’t asking you to. He has equipped each of us with time, talent, and treasure to do what we can when He provides the opportunity. He has given us His Holy Spirit to empower us as we abide in Him. He is asking us to be on His side in speaking out and protecting those who can’t protect themselves. When we are obedient to His calling to get in on the work He is doing, we will experience intimacy with Him in a whole new way.

Abundant Blessings for a Sacred Triduum and a Happy Resurrection Day!!!

It certainly will be for these prayer warriors + + +

]]> Comment on DAY 41: God spares 554 lives by Barbara Butler http://40daysforlife.com/blog/?p=4492&cpage=1#comment-48290 Barbara Butler Wed, 27 Mar 2013 20:13:18 +0000 http://40daysforlife.com/blog/?p=4492#comment-48290 I had the privilege of being one of the founders of the Crisis Pregnancy Center in Anchorage, Alaska over 25 years ago. This year I was able to stand in front of Planned Parenthood in Kent, Washington with my beautiful daughter Lisa and 3 of her beautiful daughters. As we stood to pray over the place where so many lose their lives I was filled with gratitude over God's wonderful gifts in my life--7 beautiful grandchildren here on earth and another 4 in heaven. I was also filled with incredible sadness that so many lives have been lost. What a terrible price we have paid for "free love". I thank all of you from the bottom of my heart who continue to pray and act in in the 40 Days for Life campaign. I had the privilege of being one of the founders of the Crisis Pregnancy Center in Anchorage, Alaska over 25 years ago. This year I was able to stand in front of Planned Parenthood in Kent, Washington with my beautiful daughter Lisa and 3 of her beautiful daughters. As we stood to pray over the place where so many lose their lives I was filled with gratitude over God’s wonderful gifts in my life–7 beautiful grandchildren here on earth and another 4 in heaven. I was also filled with incredible sadness that so many lives have been lost. What a terrible price we have paid for “free love”. I thank all of you from the bottom of my heart who continue to pray and act in in the 40 Days for Life campaign.

]]> Comment on DAY 41: God spares 554 lives by Betty Scranton http://40daysforlife.com/blog/?p=4492&cpage=1#comment-48278 Betty Scranton Tue, 26 Mar 2013 16:13:57 +0000 http://40daysforlife.com/blog/?p=4492#comment-48278 Being involved with 40 DFL 360 days a year has changed my life forever. I feel a part of each and every campaign as I rejoice in each and every life saved! "Everybody Counts or Nobody Counts" Being involved with 40 DFL 360 days a year has changed my life forever.
I feel a part of each and every campaign as I rejoice in each and every life saved!

“Everybody Counts or Nobody Counts”

]]> Comment on DAY 41: God spares 554 lives by UDIGWE CHIMA http://40daysforlife.com/blog/?p=4492&cpage=1#comment-48276 UDIGWE CHIMA Tue, 26 Mar 2013 09:47:56 +0000 http://40daysforlife.com/blog/?p=4492#comment-48276 Bravo! It is a wonderful thing we have done this year. This is my first time in the campaign and I feel very proud of the organizers, participants, achievements and lives saved. May God receive all the glory. In the same spirit, let us not stop the prayers, albeit in the privacy of our rooms rather let us pray also and even more fervently for the unseen abortions and stifling of spiritual life all over the world through UNBELIEF, UNREPENTANCE, UNFORGIVENESS, UNHOLINESS, UNRIGHTEOUSNESS, UNFAITHFULNESS, WICKEDNESS AND PRAYERLESSNESS. In as much as many lives are aborted in the physical, I can assure us that even more souls or spiritual lives are aborted, killed, destroyed or kept in bondage all over the world because the above vices. Our prayer should be that GOD should in his mercy save these souls from destruction by sending help from above. Our duty is to pray and God will do the rest. We can use the names of those we know who need help in this regard as a point of contact to all those who need help all over our territory or worldwide. May God continue to bless us and strenghten us as we strive to keep his commandments by His grace. God bless our leaders. Amen! WISHING EVERYBODY A WONDERFUL EASTER CELEBRATION IN ADVANCE. THANK YOU ALL. MAY ALL THE BLESSINGS OF THIS EASTER VISIT AND REMAIN WITH US ALL THROUGHOUT OUR LIVES. AMEN! Bravo! It is a wonderful thing we have done this year. This is my first time in the campaign and I feel very proud of the organizers, participants, achievements and lives saved. May God receive all the glory.

In the same spirit, let us not stop the prayers, albeit in the privacy of our rooms rather let us pray also and even more fervently for the unseen abortions and stifling of spiritual life all over the world through UNBELIEF, UNREPENTANCE, UNFORGIVENESS, UNHOLINESS, UNRIGHTEOUSNESS, UNFAITHFULNESS, WICKEDNESS AND PRAYERLESSNESS.

In as much as many lives are aborted in the physical, I can assure us that even more souls or spiritual lives are aborted, killed, destroyed or kept in bondage all over the world because the above vices. Our prayer should be that GOD should in his mercy save these souls from destruction by sending help from above. Our duty is to pray and God will do the rest. We can use the names of those we know who need help in this regard as a point of contact to all those who need help all over our territory or worldwide.

May God continue to bless us and strenghten us as we strive to keep his commandments by His grace. God bless our leaders. Amen! WISHING EVERYBODY A WONDERFUL EASTER CELEBRATION IN ADVANCE. THANK YOU ALL. MAY ALL THE BLESSINGS OF THIS EASTER VISIT AND REMAIN WITH US ALL THROUGHOUT OUR LIVES. AMEN!

]]> Comment on DAY 40: “An abortion would scar me forever” by Stacy (Indianapolis, IN) http://40daysforlife.com/blog/?p=4488&cpage=1#comment-48270 Stacy (Indianapolis, IN) Tue, 26 Mar 2013 02:34:44 +0000 http://40daysforlife.com/blog/?p=4488#comment-48270 Miscarriage...Yes, this woman who shared, unveiled the truth on the unnecessary suffering that many women could be spared. We must trust the Author & Finisher of Life. I've often wondered how many women who follow the abortion route would have had natural miscarriages. It seems that nearly every woman I know has miscarried at least once. In his mercy, God moved this woman to choose life. Bless her for sharing and now wanting to do even more. Miscarriage…Yes, this woman who shared, unveiled the truth on the unnecessary suffering that many women could be spared. We must trust the Author & Finisher of Life.
I’ve often wondered how many women who follow the abortion route would have had natural miscarriages. It seems that nearly every woman I know has miscarried at least once.
In his mercy, God moved this woman to choose life. Bless her for sharing and now wanting to do even more.

]]> Comment on DAY 40: “An abortion would scar me forever” by Marilyn Duffy http://40daysforlife.com/blog/?p=4488&cpage=1#comment-48269 Marilyn Duffy Tue, 26 Mar 2013 02:02:45 +0000 http://40daysforlife.com/blog/?p=4488#comment-48269 Shawn / David -- the only comment I have to leave is that the book is awesome! I bought a copy for myself and for my daughter and both of us were so moved by it all. We could not read just one chapter a day! I wish everyone I know would read it. It will certainly change a lot of hearts as well as all that both of you do to spread this message of life. I know that it is God's power and plan that all of this is happening--but you are His messengers and we are all very grateful! God bless you both. Marilyn Duffy, Syracuse, NY Shawn / David — the only comment I have to leave is that the book is awesome! I bought a copy for myself and for my daughter and both of us were so moved by it all. We could not read just one chapter a day! I wish everyone I know would read it. It will certainly change a lot of hearts as well as all that both of you do to spread this message of life. I know that it is God’s power and plan that all of this is happening–but you are His messengers and we are all very grateful! God bless you both. Marilyn Duffy, Syracuse, NY

]]> Comment on DAY 41: God spares 554 lives by Alice Curl http://40daysforlife.com/blog/?p=4492&cpage=1#comment-48268 Alice Curl Tue, 26 Mar 2013 01:31:30 +0000 http://40daysforlife.com/blog/?p=4492#comment-48268 I have been participating in this campaign for 6 years, and have been feeling discouraged. But I have been reading "40 days for life" and have been getting inspired to continue on with praying and sidewalk counseling. I will not let the evil one scare me away anymore! Thank you, Jesus, Christ Our Savior! I have been participating in this campaign for 6 years, and have been feeling discouraged. But I have been reading “40 days for life” and have been getting inspired to continue on with praying and sidewalk counseling. I will not let the evil one scare me away anymore! Thank you, Jesus, Christ Our Savior!

]]> Comment on DAY 41: God spares 554 lives by Malcolm Brennan http://40daysforlife.com/blog/?p=4492&cpage=1#comment-48267 Malcolm Brennan Mon, 25 Mar 2013 22:16:19 +0000 http://40daysforlife.com/blog/?p=4492#comment-48267 I was the director for Charleston SC's 40 Days For Life recently completed 2013 Spring Campaign. I recently reported 4 saves for our campaign but we were blessed with 2 more saves durring the final week. In total our prayer warriors witnessed 6 saves. The Lord has done great things for us and we are filled with joy! May God bless all of you. Malcolm I was the director for Charleston SC’s 40 Days For Life recently completed 2013 Spring Campaign. I recently reported 4 saves for our campaign but we were blessed with 2 more saves durring the final week. In total our prayer warriors witnessed 6 saves. The Lord has done great things for us and we are filled with joy!

May God bless all of you.
Malcolm

]]> Comment on DAY 41: God spares 554 lives by Victor Galipi http://40daysforlife.com/blog/?p=4492&cpage=1#comment-48259 Victor Galipi Mon, 25 Mar 2013 15:14:02 +0000 http://40daysforlife.com/blog/?p=4492#comment-48259 Thanks Shawn for the wonderful report of 554 babies saved during the campaign, with their mothers and families spared the horrors of abortion! Thanks also to Frank Pavone for the bonus devotional to inspire us to press on. Thanks Shawn for the wonderful report of 554 babies saved during the campaign, with their mothers and families spared the horrors of abortion! Thanks also to Frank Pavone for the bonus devotional to inspire us to press on.

]]> Comment on DAY 41: God spares 554 lives by Mary Gilbert http://40daysforlife.com/blog/?p=4492&cpage=1#comment-48258 Mary Gilbert Mon, 25 Mar 2013 15:01:52 +0000 http://40daysforlife.com/blog/?p=4492#comment-48258 Dear Shawn, not sure if this amazing story has been sent to you yet - please ignore mine if it's a duplication!One morning when Harriet (and her baby) were outside the clinic a woman who had entered the clinic about 10 minutes previously had come out and stood on the porch outside the clinic smoking. When Harriet's baby began to cry, the lady who was smoking became very unsettled looking to see where the crying was coming from. The baby continued to cry and that woman, instead of going back into the clinic, made a phone call and came out of the car park and left the clinic. It seemed very clear to those observing this that this woman had changed her mind as a result of the baby's crying PRAISE GOD! Dear Shawn, not sure if this amazing story has been sent to you yet – please ignore mine if it’s a duplication!One morning when Harriet (and her baby) were outside the clinic a woman who had entered the clinic about 10 minutes previously had come out and stood on the porch outside the clinic smoking. When Harriet’s baby began to cry, the lady who was smoking became very unsettled looking to see where the crying was coming from. The baby continued to cry and that woman, instead of going back into the clinic, made a phone call and came out of the car park and left the clinic. It seemed very clear to those observing this that this woman had changed her mind as a result of the baby’s crying PRAISE GOD!

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