As a veteran of five 40 Days for Life campaigns in my hometown of Bryan/College Station, Texas and now four nationally coordinated campaigns, I never cease to be amazed at some of the heartbreaking stories women tell the people praying outside the abortion centers.

At an abortion facility in Florida, a woman and her daughter got out of their truck. It was a chilly morning, and not many people were present outside.

But one man saw that these two were headed for the door, and he feared the daughter was arriving for an abortion.

He identified himself as the pastor of a Baptist church in town, offered to put them in touch with a pro-life pregnancy center, and tried to hand them some literature. The older woman looked at the pastor and said, “I don’t want your information. We’re Catholic.” The women then walked past him and into the clinic.

Others standing vigil were stunned that Catholics would think abortion was okay, and felt a sense of failure. But in time, they realized that by faithfully answering God’s call to stand and pray, they may have provided the only display of love that this child ever knew here on earth.

I’m encouraged by the prayer team in Iowa, who spoke to a troubled woman outside a Planned Parenthood abortion center. The young woman was pregnant with twins, and she had arrived for her abortion.

But apparently, she only had enough to pay for aborting one baby but not two. Planned Parenthood wanted more money.

After she spoke with counselors outside the clinic, this mother of twins decided to keep her babies. Praise God!

From time to time, however, I hear from other people who wonder why “nothing ever happens” when they go to the abortion centers to pray.

Believe me, I know how you feel. But remember that just isn’t true — something IS happening!

For whatever reason, God does not always permit us to see the results right away.

Keep in mind that things happen in God’s time — not ours. The fruits of 40 Days for Life are often not seen during the actual 40 days, but only become known some time afterward.

God is at work; He’s just taking His time.

Pensacola, Florida held a 40 Days for Life vigil last fall. Almost two months after the campaign ended, the team there received word that a woman who worked for the abortion clinic had quit her job. One of the woman’s relatives confirmed the news.

All during the 40 days, people prayed for the conversion of clinic employees. Their prayers were heard; they just didn’t know it at the time.

A Michigan team got word before Christmas that the clinic where their fall vigil was held had closed for remodeling. They were told there was no firm date for re-opening, and no abortions were being scheduled at that time.

All during the 40 days, people prayed that abortions would stop. Their prayers were heard; they just didn’t know it at the time.

Abortion will end; we just don’t know at what time.

And so we continue to pray.

Today’s devotional was prepared by Carmen Pate, a 40 Days for Life board member and co-host of the nationally syndicated Point of View radio talk show…

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DAY 4 INTENTION
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Pray that we each will daily put on the full armor of God, so that we are strong in the Lord and the power of His might.

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SCRIPTURE
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For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.

Therefore, take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

– Ephesians 6:12-13

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I am confounded to see how the battle over the issue of life is perceived more often in churches today as political rather than spiritual.

Ironically, the enemy has used this twisted perception to silence many in the body of Christ.

We must see the battle for what it is and we must daily “put on” the armor God has given us:

• Gird your waist with Truth (vs. 14) — Commit your emotions to believe truth and to speak truth,
  regardless of the repercussions.
• Put on the breastplate of Righteousness (vs. 14) — It will protect our hearts — the innermost springs of our beings — from all unrighteousness so evident in this fallen world.
• Shod your feet with the preparation of the Gospel of Peace. (vs. 15) — Preparation is vital if we are to be effective in God’s work.
• Taking the shield of faith (vs.16) — The Accuser will instill doubt, fear, and guilt. Faith acts as an invisible shield that deflects such false accusations.
• Taking the Helmet of salvation (vs.17) — A helmet protects the head, the brain and in turn our mind and thoughts. Satan hopes we will set aside divine revelation for human reasoning.
• Taking the sword of the Spirit (vs.17) — The Word of God, the only offensive weapon in this armor, was used by the Lord Jesus against Satan. The living Word is powerful and effective.

Our armor is complete. We are ready to wage war, and the next verse tells us how, “Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the spirit.” (vs.18)

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Dear Lord, as you lead us into the spiritual battle of abortion may we be reminded that the battle is truly Yours. Thank you for hearing our requests for direction and protection. Thank you for the victory that is ours because of Your Son Jesus, Amen.

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Let’s press on with the full armor of God!

Yours In Christ,

Shawn Carney
Spring Campaign Director
40 Days for Life

I’m in awe of what has happened just in the first two days of this 40 Days for Life!

Brisbane, Australia is 15 hours ahead of the East Coast of North America, so it was still Tuesday when the other 134 locations began their vigil. Brisbane leader Brendon reports, “We had about 80 people at our kickoff event and so far we’ve got most of our time slots filled,” he said. “I pray the USA and worldwide event is going well.”

Back in the States thing ARE going well…

In Worcester, Massachusetts, Bishop Robert McManus led about 40 people in prayer. Paul, one of the local coordinators, said, “It was the most people I’ve ever seen there at one time.” Reporters for two newspapers were there as well. “We are getting so many new people involved. I think something big is coming!”

Something big is happening indeed. I know that because of my visit to Indianapolis for the kickoff event where 50 people processed two miles to Planned Parenthood — in the snow!

Opening event for 40 Days for Life in Indianapolis

Eileen reports, “With hearts on fire, they sang and prayed and promised to return often during the 40 Days for Life Indianapolis campaign. Their sacrifice is an inspiration to anyone hesitating because the weather isn’t comfortable.”

There’s something else BIG to report — the FIRST BABY SAVED from abortion during this brand-new campaign!

Two women were praying at a 40 Days for Life vigil in New Jersey — for one of them, it was the first time ever. As they were praying, they saw a woman who had just come out of the clinic and was standing near the door. When the women who were praying asked if she would take a flyer, she had a simple response: “I didn’t do it! I changed my mind.”

WOW!

Chris in Florida was already apprehensive about the first 40 Days for Life campaign in Tallahassee and as she drove up to the vigil, she saw police cars. “My heart started pounding and I said a quick prayer before I got out of my car,” she said.

It turned out that a woman had parked in the clinic’s lot and went to pay an insurance bill next door. When she came back out, she walked over to the people praying to offer her support. Well, the abortion clinic staff ran out, yelled at the woman for parking in their lot and called the police.

“The police took down information, defused the situation, and were wrapping up by the time I arrived,” Chris said. “As the officers left, one of them said we were doing just fine where we were, but he had only one problem with us: ‘You’re only here during Lent!’ What a great affirmation of our effort!”

Today’s devotional was prepared for you by Fr. Frank Pavone, the national director of Priests for Life…

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DAY 3 INTENTION
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May God’s people understand that the Lazarus of the 21st Century is the unborn child, and respond accordingly.

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SCRIPTURE
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There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and lived in luxury every day. At his gate was laid a beggar named Lazarus, covered with sores and longing to eat what fell from the rich man’s table. Even the dogs came and licked his sores.

The time came when the beggar died and the angels carried him to Abraham’s side. The rich man also died and was buried. In hell, where he was in torment, he looked up and saw Abraham far away, with Lazarus by his side.

So he called to him, “Father Abraham, have pity on me and send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue, because I am in agony in this fire.”

But Abraham replied, “Son, remember that in your lifetime you received your good things, while Lazarus received bad things, but now he is comforted here and you are in agony.

“And besides all this, between us and you a great chasm has been fixed, so that those who want to go from here to you cannot, nor can anyone cross over from there to us.”

– Luke 16:19-31

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REFLECTION by Fr. Frank Pavone, Priests for Life
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The rich man did not go to hell because he was rich. He went to hell because he ignored the other man. He thought that because Lazarus had less, that he was worth less.

He failed to recognize that Lazarus was his brother. Lazarus was waiting at the door of the rich man for scraps of food; the Lazarus of our day, the unborn child, is waiting at the door of the womb for birth itself.

God does not only prohibit aborting the unborn; he prohibits ignoring them.

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Father, I thank you for the life that I possess, and for the birth that you granted me. I hear the cries of the Lazarus of our day; I see them sitting at the door.

Grant that I may never ignore them, and that through this 40 Days for Life campaign, I may stir many others to pay attention to them as well. Through Christ our Lord, Amen.

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Maybe YOU will be the next person to witness a mother choosing life for her baby as a result of 40 Days for Life!

Yours In Christ,

Shawn Carney
Spring Campaign Director
40 Days for Life

P.S.- If you happen to miss any of these daily 40 Days for Life updates, we are posting them all online (including some pictures, audio, and videos) at:
http://40daysforlife.com/blog

“Persevere” is a word that aptly describes what we are called to as we make our way through 40 days of prayer, fasting, vigil and outreach through 40 Days for Life.

It was just the word I was looking for when I got this message from Janet in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada:

“Tomorrow in Edmonton, with our prayer service at St. Andrew’s Church and our walk to the abortion clinic, it will be -20 degrees Celsius with a wind chill that will make it feel like -30 or even colder at 7am. Please pray that we will be able to persevere!”

Absolutely, Janet!

Edmonton is the northernmost city participating in this 40 Days for Life campaign, so perseverance takes on a whole new perspective!

For Tim in Massachusetts, perseverance means continuing to get the word out to the community about 40 Days for Life.

“We have ten churches and two organizations signed up already,” he said. “Last time, we only had three or four churches for the whole 40 days.” His team has two young women who hope to reach out to 100 churches over these 40 days. Tim added, “I’m not kidding! God is great!”

While there are no abortion clinics in Toccoa, Georgia, persistence fueled their burning desire to do 40 Days for Life. Upon discerning for a location a Christian businessman offered space near his store, which just happens to be across the street from a rapidly-growing Baptist church, where the volunteers now gather outside to pray for an end to abortion and things have taken off according to Andrea…

“Wow, what an awesome evening we had with our kickoff rally! We had over 70 people of all ages to support and sign up for 40 days of prayer and fasting for the ending of abortion. There was such excitement, and enthusiasm. The presence of the Lord was awesome!”

Christian business in Toccoa, Georgia supports 40 Days for Life Catholic Bishop Joseph Galante of Camden, New Jersey noted the hard, sometimes frustrating efforts that often accompany pro-life work when he wrote this note endorsing the 40 Days for Life campaign, reminding us that the Lord is indeed present:

“We surely have experienced great challenges in our effort to give witness to the dignity and value of human life. These challenges naturally test our patience and commitment. We may hunger for quicker progress and tire of the journey. Yet, recalling God’s fidelity, and strengthened by His grace, we do not grow discouraged or weary, but carry on with quiet humility and prayerful perseverance. In this spirit, may the 40 Days for Life campaign open the hearts and minds of people everywhere.”Bishop Galante is scheduled to pray at one of the local 40 Days for Life prayer vigils today. We thank him — and all of you — who persevere in this battle!Today’s devotional was prepared for you by Kevin Burke, executive director of Rachel’s Vineyard ministries…

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May the King of the Universe, who entered this world as a helpless infant, give us the humility to be healed.

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SCRIPTURE
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My power is made perfect in weakness.

– 2 Corinthians 12:9

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The great mystery of the Humility of God is very near and dear to the mission of those serving in pro life and in a special way, post abortion ministries across this nation.

For those wounded by their participation in abortion, the door to healing often feels like crossing an abyss of great fear: fear of judgment, fear of being torn apart by the pain, by self hatred and rage at those who hurt and abandoned you, and manipulated you in your time of temptation.

For men in particular, entering the unknown waters of emotional vulnerability, so necessary to healing calls for a different kind of courage that feels deceptively like weakness.

The door to healing is humility.

It is born in the inability to no longer control the pain, to live with the consequences of that tragic decision to reject life. The hearts cries out, “I have committed a grave offense against my Creator and I am consumed by regret, grief and sorrow!”

During these forty days let us pray for all who have participated in abortion and with love call them to healing and reconciliation. With healing these women and men can become as John Paul II proclaimed in the Gospel of Life, “the most eloquent defenders of everyone’s right to life.”

Jesus proclaimed, “I am the Vine, you are the branches” (John 15:5). To bear the greatest fruit, the branches must be pruned. Each level of pruning of the vine requires a deeper level of humility so that we can abandon ourselves to His will.

This is not a lofty theological concept as much as it is an earthy experience of pulling weeds, tilling rocky soil, pruning and healing the vines. “If a man wishes to come after me, he must deny his very self, take up his cross, and begin to follow in my footsteps” (Matthew 16:24).

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Lord, during these forty days, we ask that with each day of this sacred vigil, everything in us that separates us from your perfect will would be pruned from our hearts and souls.

In this blessed freedom may we experience a powerful anointing of your Holy Spirit. Filled with confidence and trust may we proclaim with the mother of Jesus, “Let it be done to me, according to your Word.”

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Let’s persevere through these 40 days together!

Yours In Christ,

Shawn Carney
Spring Campaign Director
40 Days for Life

P.S.- We’re amazed at the number of news reports about 40 Days for Life already pouring in from city after city! To see just a few of them, visit:

http://www.40daysforlife.com/news.cfm

And if you haven’t been part of a 40 Days for Life campaign yet, this video from this local Fox TV news story in Little Rock, Arkansas shows a great perspective:

If enthusiasm means anything, then the spring 40 Days for Life campaign getting under way today is going to be HUGE!!

Here is some of the early feedback I’ve received…

“I will be at the vigil site every Tuesday from 8:30 to 12:30 as a team leader. I need your prayers. I hardly know any one and I am not a good public speaker. But I am saying YES! I am so on fire I can hardly stand it!”
–Sarah, South Carolina

“We are truly gaining momentum on sign-ups for the vigil at one of the most notorious abortion centers in the Midwest. This is our first time doing this and the effort, both local and nationally, has gripped our hearts.”
–Mike, Illinois

I’ve heard from people discerning what to do in light of the 2008 elections. One of the key reasons for optimism is found in 40 Days for Life: HOPE!

Hope is such an important part of our message! Who is it that has abortions? People who have lost all hope. Who has God called to bring real hope? In truth, God has called YOU!

“After the November election, many of us involved in pro-life were so discouraged and found the outcome difficult to understand. I wanted to share a scripture that has helped me…”
–Audra, Colorado

The passage Audra cited is 2 Corinthians 1:9-11:

Why, we felt that we had received the sentence of death; but that was to make us rely not on ourselves but on God who raises the dead; he delivered us from so deadly a peril, and he will deliver us; on him we have set our hope that he will deliver us again. You also must help us by prayer, so that many will give thanks on our behalf for the blessing granted us in answer to many prayers.

Jennifer in Cherry Hill, New Jersey has seen that hope firsthand. She told me the 40 Days for Life team in Cherry Hill, New Jersey was well into preparations for this campaign on January 22, the date of the annual March for Life in Washington. As they were unable to attend the  event, they decided instead to pray at the local abortion facility during the time the marchers were gathering in Washington.

While they were praying, a couple stopped and talked to them, but continued into the clinic. A half hour later, the man came out to talk some more. He went back in — and then the couple left together.

“They decided to keep their baby,” said Jennifer. “We were so excited and felt it was a sign of hope and a confirmation that we can stop abortion through 40 Days for Life.”

Today’s devotional was prepared for you by David Brandao, the national communications director of 40 Days for Life.

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That we may use these 40 Days for Life to plead for God’s mercy and grace upon all those involved in the sin of abortion.

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SCRIPTURE
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Blow the trumpet in Zion! Proclaim a fast, call an assembly. Gather the people, notify the congregation. Assemble the elders; gather the children and the infants at the breast… Let the priests, the ministers of the Lord, weep and say, “Spare, O Lord, your people.”
– Joel 2:15-17

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REFLECTION by David Brandao, 40 Days for Life
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The toll of abortion cannot be measured. We hear estimates of almost 50 million innocent victims, but that’s only one aspect of the harm that has unfolded in abortion’s wake. There are  also the mothers and fathers of these millions, as well as the grandparents, brothers and sisters, aunts, uncles, cousins. Unborn lives destroyed. Lives of the living shattered.

It’s overwhelming and depressing, but even in the midst of such unfathomable darkness, the church teaches us to have hope. Yes, it was indeed Calvary that followed Christ’s 40 days in the desert, but without Calvary there would have been no Resurrection — His victory over death that opened the gates of heaven to those who believe in and follow Him.

The psalmist encourages us to go humbly before God as we seek His will: “A clean heart create for me, O God, and a steadfast spirit renew within me… Give me back the joy of your salvation and a willing spirit sustain in me… O Lord, open my lips, and my mouth shall proclaim your praise” (Psalm 51:12, 14,17).

We are called to be God’s messengers; or as the Apostle Paul told the Corinthians: “We are
ambassadors for Christ, as if God were appealing through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ: be reconciled to God” (2 Corinthians 5:20).

That is the true message to all we encounter at the abortion centers and in our communities who have been deceived by the Culture of Death. We don’t bring condemnation; we bring God’s good news.

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Lord, we ask for the strength, courage, wisdom, determination and stamina to carry out this mission according to Your will. Guide us, we pray, as we go forth and proclaim Your
truth, always doing so with a spirit of love and compassion, as was demonstrated to us by Your Son, Jesus Christ. In His name we pray, Amen.

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Let’s take this heightened level of enthusiasm to the vigils which commence today outside
abortion centers in 135 cities across North America, Canada, Northern Ireland, and Australia!

To participate in the 40 Days for Life vigil nearest to you, visit:
http://40daysforlife.com/location.cfm

Yours In Christ,
Shawn Carney
Spring Campaign Director
40 Days for Life

P.S. – Christ said there are demons that can only be driven out by prayer and fasting. Fasting is one of the key components of 40 Days for Life. We get quite a few questions about fasting, and thought it would be helpful to point you toward some of our favorite resources on the subject…

• The late Bill Bright’s personal guide to fasting and prayer: http://tinyurl.com/65m45j
• Pope Benedict XVI’s Lenten message on the value and meaning of fasting: http://tinyurl.com/apglk8
• TheCall’s resources and tips on 40 days of prayer and fasting: http://tinyurl.com/cu8vhq

We believe that when God’s people fast with a broken, repentant, and contrite spirit, our heavenly Father will hear from heaven and heal our lives, our churches, our communities, our nation, and our world.

Prepare your heart for 40 Days for Life

You and I are on the eve of the first coordinated, simultaneous, international 40 Days for Life campaign of 2009! When I look at what’s about to happen, I’m almost speechless! What started as a one-time event (or so we thought!) four years ago in Texas has grown before our amazed eyes to become an international outreach.

There are around 135 cities participating (see http://40daysforlife.com/location.cfm). Most are in the United States, but five are in Canada, two are in Northern Ireland and one is in Australia. In addition, there are similar prayer campaigns going on in Central and South America. And just last week, one of our friends wrote to me about bringing 40 Days for Life to France!

It boggles my mind that so many people have answered what is, at its heart, a call to sacrifice. To me, that’s proof that this is God’s work, not ours. He is the leader; we are merely cooperating with Him in carrying out His work.

In Psalm 37:5-9 we are told:

Commit your way to the Lord; trust that God will act
And make your integrity shine like the dawn, your vindication like noonday.
Be still before the Lord; wait for God.
Do not be provoked by the prosperous, nor by malicious schemers.
Give up your anger, abandon your wrath; do not be provoked; it brings only harm.
Those who do evil will be cut off, but those who wait for the Lord will possess the land.

Through the previous 40 Days for Life campaigns, we have seen how God keeps His word. Where people have faithfully answered God’s call to pray and fast, miracles have happened. We’ve often reported on that list of miracles, including the 1,128 babies saved from abortion during 40 Days for Life.

You may not see a miracle, but know that you are part of one. It is often hard to answer this call, but it is always worth it. Many have come into 40 Days for Life with a longing to change their communities; and many have seen that happen. But so often, we hear that the real change has come in the vigil participants themselves – growing deeper and closer to God.

It may not always be easy to answer this call, but it’s necessary. God has already told us what the outcome will be – if we but humble ourselves and pray.

Today’s devotional was prepared for you by Carmen Pate, co-host of the daily radio talk show “Point of View” and a member of the 40 Days for Life board of directors.

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Intention:

For God’s blessing upon the coming 40 Days for Life campaign.

Scripture:

If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and forgive their sin and heal their land.
— 2 Chronicles 7:14

Reflection:

Not unlike God’s chosen people of Israel, we must humble ourselves, pray, seek His face, and turn from our wicked ways, if we expect God to hear from heaven, forgive our sin, and heal our land. The need for repentance has not been greater since the Supreme Court decision of Roe v. Wade in 1973.

The number one cause of death in America is the needless sacrifice of our children at the altar of convenience called abortion. Conservative estimates put the number of deaths at nearly 48 million.

And lest we think this is an issue out-side the church walls, 43 percent of women obtaining abortions identify themselves as Protestant, and 27 per-cent identify themselves as Catholic. One in four women has at least one abortion by the age of 45 – both non-Christian and Christian alike. Where was the voice of Truth – the church?

Mary Comm of In Our Midst Ministries, Inc. sums up the issue best as she writes, “We (the church) have been an unintentional accomplice to the mil-lions of lives lost and to the multiplied millions of lives devastated by abortion. We didn’t want them to abort. We didn’t mean for them to abort. But, because of our lack of knowledge, because of our fear, we have continued to stand by and do nothing.

“We, God’s hands and feet in this dark and hurting world, have been unintentional, unknowledgeable accomplice, but an accomplice nonetheless.”

May today mark the beginning of change within the church, as God’s people, in unity, seek His forgiveness.

Prayer:

Heavenly Father, we have turned our backs on you and your principles in your Word. We have allowed man to usurp Your role as God over life and the number of our days.

But we come to you in brokenness and repentance over our sin.
We cry out for Your mercy and ask you to remove the scourge of abortion from our land. Use us as your vessels, Lord, to bring the light of Your Truth to our nation once again. Because of Christ we pray, amen.

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Let’s pray, fast, and shape history together starting tomorrow!

Yours for Life,

Shawn Carney
Spring Campaign Director
40 Days for Life

It all begins next Wednesday, February 25.

The spring 40 Days for Life campaign will kick off in more than 130 cities across America, Canada, Australia, and Northern Ireland…

…and with more than a week still to go before this campaign commences, the buzz about 40 Days for Life is building in intensity all across the Internet — blogs, news web sites, forums, videos, podcasts, social networking sites, and more!

Here are just a few of the many recent examples:

The Facebook 40 Days for Life group has grown to over 5,200 members — with absolutely no promotion on our part:

http://tinyurl.com/czfxeh

The current issue of Celebrate Life magazine has a great feature article about 40 Days for Life:

http://tinyurl.com/czbr44

Living Hope for Life recently filmed two TV shows about 40 days for Life:

http://www.livinghopeforlife.org/tv_shows.html

Alan Keyes’ “Renew America” web site has a feature article by freelance journalist Anita Crane:

http://www.renewamerica.us/columns/crane/090206

During three previous 40 Days for Life campaigns, more than 175,000 faithful people in 204 cities participated in 40 days of:

• Prayer and fasting for an end to abortion
• Peaceful vigils outside abortion facilities
• Grassroots community outreach and education

By the grace of God, 40 Days for Life has already helped to save more than 1,100 children from death by abortion, led thirteen clinic workers to walk away from the abortion industry, and contributed to the closure of three abortion centers.

And now YOU have a chance to help shape history as part of this spring’s 40 Days for Life!

The list of the 130+ participating cities across 43 states, four Canadian provinces, Australia, and Northern Ireland has just been posted online at:

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

The 40 Days for Life campaign from February 25 – April 5 will be one of the largest and longest coordinated pro-life initiatives ever — and you can help save lives by getting involved today!

Here’s what to do:

1. Go to the list of 40 Days for Life locations:
   http://www.40daysforlife.com/location.cfm
2. Using the map, or the list of locations, click on the site that is closest to where you live.
3. You will be redirected to the web site for that local 40 Days for Life campaign.
4. On that local web site, SIGN UP with your name and e-mail address to get involved and help save lives!

That’s it!

You will then receive information on the plans for your nearby 40 Days for Life, and how you can help make an impact.

Then, help spread the word to everyone you know about the spring 40 Days for Life! The easiest way is to forward this e-mail to your friends, family members, co-workers, and fellow believers.

Looking forward to GREAT things this spring!

Yours In Christ,

Shawn Carney
Spring Campaign Director
40 Days for Life

P.S.- If you’ve already signed up with a local 40 Days for Life campaign before, go ahead and follow the steps above anyway so you can get involved with the spring campaign. You will not be added to the list a second time — our system automatically screens to prevent duplicates:

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

P.P.S.- Some of the local web sites are still in the process of being set up, so if the site for your nearby campaign is not yet complete, go ahead and sign up with your name and e-mail address so you can get the latest updates:

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

Three weeks from today — on Wednesday, February 25 — the spring 40 Days for Life campaign will kick-off in 125 cities across 42 states, four Canadian provinces, and Australia.

And it comes at a time when a brand-new Gallup poll documents that ONLY 35% of Americans approve of President Obama’s decision to send taxpayer funding to international abortion organizations.

See: http://www.snipurl.com/b8fyj  

The tide is clearly turning in our favor!

To help you get ready for the next wave of 40 Days for Life, I wanted to share a VERY powerful video with you.

Just over a week ago, Students for Life of America  presented David Bereit, our 40 Days for Life national director, with their 2009 “Defender of Life Award” at their annual conference in Washington, D.C.

The room was jam-packed with over 800 enthusiastic college students and young adults.

After accepting the award on behalf of 40 Days for Life, David shared the moving testimony of how God led him into pro-life work — and the amazing story of how 40 Days for Life transformed from a simple idea to a worldwide movement.

At the conclusion of the talk, the audience erupted in a lengthy standing ovation.

When you watch this video, I think you’ll understand why:

This is our time!

Yours In Christ,

Shawn Carney
Spring Campaign Director
40 Days for Life

P.S.- If you are moved by the video, please share it with others!