Three years before becoming president, Abraham Lincoln predicted that America would not remain "half slave and half free" forever.
"It will become all one thing or all the other," the Great Emancipator prophesied.
The same is true about abortion 160 years later. And North Carolina is America's abortion crossroads. States to North Carolina's west and south legally protect most children in the womb. Most states to its north allow abortion liberally.
North Carolina falls in between, limiting abortion to 12 weeks.
40 Days for Life director of medical affairs and education and former abortionist Dr. Haywood Robinson recently visited 40 Days for Life campaigns there--and witnessed TWO babies saved in Raleigh!
A large crowd turned out to hear Haywood speak--including two physicians.
One attendee drove two and a half hours to join the event!
"I anticipate that we will see increasing numbers of prayer warriors coming to stand at the foot of the cross," wrote Karen, the local campaign leader. "We look forward to this abortion mill closing soon."
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Dozens attended Haywood's visit to Chapel Hill and learned the story of his conversion from an abortion provider to a pro-lifer.
"He told us how he became an abortionist, feeling uncomfortable with the first procedure," recalled Kathy, the local leader. "But after doing it again and again, he became desensitized."
Haywood compared getting involved in abortion with starting to smoke. "The first cigarette is horrible, but then you keep trying to smoke," Kathy paraphrased. "It then turns into a habit, then an addiction."
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
A crowd of 60 attended Haywood's visit to Winston-Salem.
But the best part of the day was that Planned Parenthood closed early!
"Prayers had been soaring all morning for the babies, parents, workers, and abortionist," reported Brenda, who leads the Winston-Salem campaign.
Charlotte, North Carolina
The Charlotte team showed up in the rain to meet Haywood and hear his testimony.
"Dr. Robinson gave a very inspiring testimony," said John, the longtime campaign leader. "All of us were inspired greatly."
Dr. Haywood certainly came home inspired, because a mom and baby were saved from abortion during the visit!
When he returned to his disciples he found them asleep. He said to Peter, "So you could not keep watch with me for one hour? Watch and pray that you may not undergo the test. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak."
--Matthew 26:40-41
Most sweet Jesus, my heart aches for your suffering and loneliness in the garden of Gethsemane. Let me never fall asleep again when you so lovingly ask for my company. When I feel alone and afraid, remind me that you are with me and that you feel the pain that I feel. Keep me close to you on this 40-day journey and strengthen me through your blood and tears.
