[Salvation]

Day 20 - March 12

 

Intention:

We pray for humility in our work for God's Kingdom.

Scripture:

Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, who being in the form of God did not consider it robbery to be equal with God, but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men. And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross.

-- Philippians 2:5-8

Reflection:

There is no limit to what we can accomplish when we don't care who gets the credit.

Jesus Christ's life on earth exemplifies a total submission to the will of the Father. His humility, compassion, gentleness and thoughtfulness are reflected over and over again in the New Testament. He was God incarnate, yet He chose to be born to a humble, working class home.

How absurd it must have seemed to the rich and powerful that the Son of God, the Messiah, the one foretold by the prophets, the 'King of the Jews' was born and raised as a simple peasant.

During His thirty-three years on earth, He sought no riches, claimed no secular power and gathered no possessions. Yet, His short time on earth changed more lives, softened more hearts, and gave hope to more people, than all the rich and powerful human 'kings' combined. And, at the end of His life on earth, by dying on the cross, He opened the door to eternal life for those who heed his words and follow in his footsteps.

Prayer:

O Lord, help us follow in the footsteps of Jesus. Let us humbly and diligently work to restore legal protection for the unborn, the disabled, the medically dependent and all innocent children of God whose lives are threatened. Let us remember the old adage that "He can never lead who has not first learned to obey." And, Lord, grant us a peaceful heart as we labor in your name. Amen.

Ernest Ohlhoff
Outreach Director, National Right to Life

[Salvation]

It's another Good News Monday! So I'll get right to the
information I know you want to hear.

So far during this 40 Days for Life campaign, we are
aware of ...

... 256 babies who have been saved from abortion!

Here are just a few of the 256 stories of mothers who
changed their minds.


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ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI
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A young woman walked past 40 Days for Life vigil
participants and straight into Planned Parenthood.

"She was not able to receive any free services or
options counseling," said Brian in St. Louis, but
"she was however showered in prayer the entire time
she was in the abortion facility."

Those prayers were answered. The woman left Planned
Parenthood and spoke to one of the volunteers. She
said while she was inside Planned Parenthood, she just
didn't feel right. She had changed her mind and decided
against the abortion.

"We must remember that it's not by human hands that
these children are saved," Brian said, "but instead
by the work of the Holy Spirit."


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PENSACOLA, FLORIDA
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Vigil participants prayed as they watched a difficult
scene unfold. A woman had arrived for an abortion. The
child's father, who was opposed to the abortion, tried
his best to stop her -- until the security guard finally
ushered him out of the abortion center. He then waited
in the parking lot.

The woman remained in the building, and didn't come out
until hours later -- after the abortionist had left for
the day. She finally walked out, she got into the car
with the baby's father ... and they began to drive away.

Bob, one of the volunteers praying outside the abortion
center, said the car approached the group and stopped.
"They told us they had changed their minds and were
going to keep their baby."

It was, Bob said, an emotional moment. "The radiance
of their smiles in realizing they had not done what
their consciences had undoubtedly told them was wrong
was amazing. What an experience. Praise God!"


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LINCOLN, NEBRASKA
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At the 40 Days for Life vigil in Lincoln, Sue watched
as a young woman walked out of Planned Parenthood and
sat down on the steps. "I thought maybe she was having
second thoughts," she said.
 
"When I got her attention and it was quiet, I asked if
she wanted to talk," Sue explained. "She said she had
decided against the abortion, and gave me a huge smile."

Sue and the other volunteers then prayed for the young
woman and her child's safety. "I am sure God is saving
more babies here," she said.


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COLLEGE PARK, MARYLAND
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Janice says several women leaving the abortion center
in College Park have told vigil participants that they
did not have abortions -- because they saw the people
who were praying outside.

"Come pray in front of the clinic and help save lives,"
Janice said. "You really can make a difference! If you
are unable to join us in front of the clinic, please
say an extra prayer for the unborn. Each life saved --
as well as their families and friends -- will be
forever grateful."