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Absolutely. Some more stories from Shawn Carney:

There is a lot of darkness in the abortion industry.

One of the blessings of 40 Days for Life is that it
helps bring the light of Christ to places that prefer
to remain in the shadows.

Here are some stories from cities where His light
is shining.

BOISE, IDAHO

The 40 Days for Life team in Boise is in the middle of
its second campaign, and response so far is excellent.
“96 percent of our vigil hours are full,” said Karen.

She said one of the Boise campaign highlights is “the
bonding of an area-wide community of life” consisting
of 21 churches from various Christian denominations —
“churches that would not have come together except
through the 40 Days for Life vigil.”

At rallies and sign-up events, the leaders talked about
the local abortion totals — 1,572 annually in their
county alone, most of them performed at Planned
Parenthood.

To show how many that is, the Boise team got a big jar
and filled it with 1,572 pieces of candy — one for
each abortion. “That really spoke volumes to everyone,”
Karen said.

To see photos from the Boise vigil, please go to:

http://40daysforlife.com/blog/?p=2810

EVERETT, WASHINGTON

“The Holy Spirit is definitely moving among us in
Everett,” said Scholastica, one of the local leaders.
“This is our ninth campaign — more people and more
churches are involved.”

One Saturday, 20 pro-abortion protesters arrived, so
vigil participants called others to come pray. These
demonstrators brought signs with messages such as,
“Honk if you love Planned Parenthood.”

About a dozen people continued to pray while all of
this was going on. “We were still outnumbered,”
Scholastica said, “but we were not discouraged.”

She said the prayer volunteers “went home with conviction
of the utmost urgency to pray not only for the end to
abortion but also for the conversion of the hearts in
our community — to see the truth that abortion is wrong.”

For a photo of the vigil in Everett, please go to:

http://40daysforlife.com/blog/?p=2810

MANASSAS, VIRGINIA

A woman approached the 40 Days for Life volunteers in
Manassas and offered a small donation. The volunteers
were appreciative, but said they needed prayer rather
than financial assistance. They then explained in detail
why the vigil was necessary.

The woman was stunned. She told them she was from Egypt,
and she was shocked to learn that abortion was legal in
the United States. She then said she was a Christian and
that she wanted to join the prayer.

“The entire incident reminds us that when rational people
first learn about abortion,” said Mike in Manassas, “they
are repulsed by the concept of legally killing our unborn
children. Our citizens have been slowly desensitized and
it’s through our visible witness that we can be a stimulus
to wake people from their slumber.”

For pictures of the 40 Days for Life volunteers in
Manassas, please go to:

http://40daysforlife.com/blog/?p=2810

Day 12 - March 4

Intention:

Pray to God who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, to end abortion in America.

Scripture:

Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.

-- Ephesians 3:20-21

Reflection:

God's power working in and through His people is unlimited and far beyond our comprehension when we submit to God's Word and Spirit. He receives glory when we are obedient to His calling and faithfully serve Him in His strength.

Consider God's hand of providence on this nation because of the faithfulness of a few who were totally committed to God and His truths. It is interesting to note the words of Mother Teresa of Calcutta: "Yours is the one great nation in all history which was founded on the precept of equal rights and respect for all humankind, for the poorest and weakest of us as well as the richest and strongest."

Mother Teresa, in addressing the Supreme Court of the United States said, "Human rights are not a privilege conferred by government. They are every human being's entitlement by virtue of his humanity. I have no new teaching for America. I seek only to recall you to faithfulness to what you once taught the world. Your nation was founded on the proposition very old as a moral precept, but startling and innovative as a political insight that human life is a gift of immeasurable worth, and that it deserves, always and everywhere, to be treated with the utmost dignity and respect."

It is time to restore that dignity and respect. Our God is able. Are we willing to remain faithful until His work through us is done?

Prayer:

God Almighty, Who is powerful and willing to supply, our hearts cry in unison for You to restore dignity and respect to human life, not only in America, but around the world. Lord, may our hearts remain faithful to your calling, and may You begin Your transforming work with me. Keep me ever mindful that with You Lord, nothing is impossible; without You, I can do nothing. To You be glory forever and ever, Amen.

Carmen Pate
40 Days for Life board of directors