April 1, 2009
I won't tell you where this is happening, but there is
a woman we know of who's pondering a career change.
An abortion center employee has been talking to the
40 Days for Life prayer volunteers outside of her
workplace -- and she wants out!
Her message was simple -- she just couldn't take it
any longer. It was time to look for a new job.
She asked the vigil participants to pray for her. She
could not simply quit her job, because she needs the
income. Her prayer request was that she be able to
find a suitable position elsewhere so she could give
her notice at the clinic.
She also said the prayers of the vigil participants
have a definite impact at the clinic. "When there are
prayers happening outside, she said the tone of what
happens inside changes," the local campaign
coordinator told me. "Everyone is aware of their
presence, and she for one, can no longer pretend that
what is happening is OK."
There are women in Carson City, Nevada who "can't take
it any longer" either. Because of 40 Days for Life,
they've learned the shocking truth that the ob/gyn
practice they go to for routine health care also does
abortions.
It is indeed a fact that many people are simply
unaware that abortions are going on in their own
communities -- even at their own doctors' offices. But
thanks to you, 40 Days for Life is opening their eyes.
This ob/gyn practice is "feeling the heat of our
presence," said Carol Marie, one of the local 40 Days
for Life coordinators. "We know of at least three
patients who have left the practice once they learned
that abortions are performed."
One of those women told the abortion clinic staff she
would no longer be their patient and the receptionist
gave her a stack of forms to fill out. But the woman's
response was that she was only interested in one form
-- a form where she could explain to this medical
practice why she was going away.
"She then proceeded to put a long note in writing as
to exactly what she thought of an ob/gyn center
performing abortions as a part of their regular
practice," Carol Marie said.
"This wonderful woman has ensured that they fully
appreciate the reason they have lost her as a patient.
By being present at the sidewalk, we are informing
their patients about what is being done behind closed
doors," she said. "With enough patients lost, they
could rethink their commitment to performing
abortions."
She added, "If you ever wondered if what we've been
doing has been making a difference, well the Lord has
given us an answer, loud and clear. Lives are being
saved, people are leaving the business and we are
costing them the money that motivates the doctors to
do what they do. All praise and glory goes to God!"
Today's devotional is from Vera Faith Lord, the
director of Alpha/Omega Life Ministry...
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DAY 36 INTENTION
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Pray that those who have forgotten their purpose may
discover it in God and therefore have the courage to
choose life.
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SCRIPTURE
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These all wait for you, that you may give them their
food in due season, what you give them they gather in;
you open your hand they are filled with good. You hide
your face, they are troubled; you take away their
breath, they die and return to their dust. You send
forth your Spirit, they are created; and you renew the
face of the earth.
-- Psalm 104:27-30
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REFLECTION by Vera Faith Lord, Alpha/Omega
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"I am a feather on the breath of God."
As the quote above portrays, we are upheld by the
power and purpose of God.
Our very existence on earth, from our body's first
breath to its last, when we leave it to return home,
is our Father's choice and happens only by His willing
to do so.
He who created the universe also created that which is
"me." I do not "have" a soul - I AM a soul, as well as
a body.
My entire purpose in this life is to find my way back
to my Creator.
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PRAYER
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Beloved Father, remind us today that there is no truth
but you.
Do not let us fall prey to the evil one's lie that we
may choose death.
Remind us right now that you, who created all life,
are in control of all life, and let us know right now
that you who created all life, are in control of all
life, and let us choose life always.
Father, please let us hear your voice more today than
yesterday.
Keep lighting the pathway home, for us and for all who
participate in this 40 Days for Life campaign.
Father, we're on our way. Through Jesus Christ our
Lord, Amen.
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PRINTABLE DEVOTIONAL
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To download today's devotional as a formatted,
printable PDF to share with friends:
http://40daysforlife.com/docs/spring2009day36print.pdf
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In my community of Bryan/College Station, Texas, we've
been told by family and friends of Planned Parenthood
volunteers -- and even former employees of the clinic
-- that our prayer presence outside has a big impact.
They've also told us that the presence really affects
the work atmosphere inside, so please remember to pray
for those who work in the abortion industry -- that
our prayers and peaceful vigils change many hearts.
Yours In Christ,
Shawn Carney
Spring Campaign Director
40 Days for Life