Daily Prayer Inspirations for Fall 2009 Campaign
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- Day of Preparation / September 22:
For God’s blessing upon all participating in the fall 2008 40 Days for Life campaign.
- Day 1 / September 23:
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.
- Day 2 / September 24:
Pray for those who work in the abortion industry, and for those who have repented of committing abortions and have resolved to defend life.
- Day 3 / September 25:
We pray for God’s gift of strength as we strive to protect human life during 40 Days for Life.
- Day 4 / September 26:
We ask God that we may understand the concept of justice, as a gift he gives and as a responsibility that shapes our work.
- Day 5 / September 27:
May the truth of the final judgment shape our thoughts, priorities, and choices here on earth.
- Day 6 / September 28:
That knowing the shortness of life, all may value it more deeply.
- Day 7 / September 29:
May we have a heart and a zeal to save the poor and release the oppressed.
- Day 8 / September 30:
May the spirit and example of the Good Samaritan fill the hearts and minds of all our citizens.
- Day 9 / October 1:
May we grow in joy, knowing we serve a living God.
- Day 10 / October 2:
Let us affirm the unborn children by our language.
- Day 11 / October 3:
Pray that when those representing Planned Parenthood and other abortion groups see volunteers for 40 Days for Life, they see ambassadors of Christ, and may each volunteer be consciously aware at all times we represent Him.
- Day 12 / October 4:
May the King of the Universe, who entered this world as a helpless infant, give us the humility to be healed.
- Day 13 / October 5:
For all fathers who are terrified of being fathers.
- Day 14 / October 6:
Abortion is the great “no.” May all of God’s people have the freedom and grace to say “yes” to His marvelous plans.
- Day 15 / October 7:
May God’s people awaken to the fact that we are our brothers’ keepers.
- Day 16 / October 8:
Pray that as young couples or single moms choose life for their child, the church will come alongside them physically, emotionally, and spiritually to help bear their burdens.
- Day 17 / October 9:
May all understand more deeply that the pro-life message is rooted in the two basic truths of life: 1) There is a God; 2) He isn’t me.
- Day 18 / October 10:
We pray for a flowering of the joy of parenthood.
- Day 19 / October 11:
We pray for a renewal of our zeal to offer generous help to the unborn and their families.
- Day 20 / October 12:
May God’s justice sober our society, and may mercy triumph over judgment.
- Day 21 / October 13:
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.
- Day 22 / October 14:
May those who hold life as trivial realize that we live because God wills it so.
- Day 23 / October 15:
We pray for the strength to love those who do not love us.
- Day 24 / October 16:
Pray that God will continue to bless the efforts that have gone into the 40 Days for Life campaign, as we trust Him for the results.
- Day 25 / October 17:
We pray for the conversion of all those who refuse to acknowledge that human life belongs only to God.
- Day 26 / October 18:
Pray that those who have forgotten their purpose may discover it in God and therefore have the courage to choose life.
- Day 27 / October 19:
We pray for humility in our work for God’s Kingdom.
- Day 28 / October 20:
We pray for the conversion of abortionists and all abortion advocates.
- Day 29 / October 21:
Praise God for His compassion in pardoning our sins and forgiving our transgressions. Give praise that He delights in showing mercy.
- Day 30 / October 22:
That those tempted to abort may understand that their child is already present, and already a real person.
- Day 31 / October 23:
For the medical community, that the truth they know about the human body may become awe and wonder at the God who made it.
- Day 32 / October 24:
Pray that we display an attitude of humility as we stand in peaceful vigil, as we fast, as we knock on doors in our communities. Though we proudly proclaim Christ’s truth, may our boasting be only in His grace.
- Day 33 / October 25:
May we absorb the truth that God is paying attention to us, and to each human life, personally and individually.
- Day 34 / October 26:
May we come to know that divine life, in relationship, creates human life.
- Day 35 / October 27:
Pray for post-abortive women who cannot forgive themselves; may they understand that there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.
- Day 36 / October 28:
We are the defenders of true freedom. May our witness unveil the deception of the “pro-choice” slogan.
- Day 37 / October 29:
Pray that we will each submit ourselves this Day as a living sacrifice to God, giving all that we have in us for those being sacrificed on the altar of convenience.
- Day 38 / October 30:
Pray that we become vessels of hope to all around us, especially to those who minister in the pro-life movement.
- Day 39 / October 31:
Pray that volunteers will replace exhaustion or discouragement with rejoicing over the miracles we have seen thus far, and enthusiastic service as God takes us on to victory!
- Day 40 / November 1:
Let us keep our eyes fixed on the New Jerusalem, where death will be no more.
- Day 41/ November 2:
Pray that the witness of 40 Days for Life bears abundant fruit, and that we begin again each Day to storm the gates of hell until God welcomes us into the gates of heaven.