40 Days For Life Day 39

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DAY 39 INTENTION
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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!
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SCRIPTURE
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In this you greatly rejoice, though now for alittle while, if need be, you have been grieved by various trials, that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may befound to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ. 1 Peter 1:6-7
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REFLECTION
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We have reason to rejoice when we consider the many babies whose lives have been saved during the 40 Days for Life campaign. Add to those lives, the women and men who have been spared from a devastating decision and now have opportunity to make a plan for their baby that is both life affirming and God honoring. Whether directly, or indirectly, you have contributed to these testimonies of praise with your sacrificial service. Perhaps you have been grieved by various trials during your commitment to 40 days. The attacks of the enemy come in many forms --difficulties in relationships, finances, health. Or maybe you are physically and mentally exhausted and have been marking off the days on your calendar, eagerly waiting for March 16. Consider these trials in light of God's plan for you. The Apostle Paul understood the big picture when he said in Romans 8:18, "For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us." This is our Hope and our victory. Let us rejoice in the opportunity to give that Hope to others in our path.
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PRAYER
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Dear Heavenly Father, we sing to You a new song, for You have done marvelous things. Forgive us when we allow circumstances to defeat us. You give power to the faint and You increase strength in those who have no might. We rest in You, dear Lord, and ask You to empower us again for Your service as You work out Your plan for us and through us. May You receive glory through our victory in Christ, in whose name we pray, Amen.
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Tomorrow -- Sunday, March 16 -- is the last day of this 40 Days for Life. But this is not the end. It is merely a new beginning. :-)

Yours for Life,
David Bereit
National Campaign Director
40 Days for Life

P.S.- Thanks for your prayers for the court hearing in Charlottesville, Virginia yesterday that could result in the closure of the local Planned Parenthood abortion facility. While my family was praying outside Planned Parenthood with 40 Days for Life volunteers, others were attending the hearing. They told me that the judge did not issue his ruling yet, but indicated he would not take long to do so. It sounds like things went well. Keep praying, and we'll keep you posted!

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Shalom~~~