If there’s a 40 Days for Life campaign going on, I’m either visiting a local vigil … getting ready to travel to one … or just getting home from one. Today, I’m at home. But yes, that only means there will be another trip before Day 40!
Here’s a look at some of my recent stops in Ohio and South Carolina.
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COLUMBUS, OHIO
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The abortion center in Columbus is a father and son operation. And they do not like 40 Days for Life. In fact, they covered the windows so there is no way for patients to see the volunteers praying outside.
Abortion facilities usually look sterile … but this one takes it to a whole new level. The building may be cold on the inside but outside there was hope and joy – and strong Ohio winds!
Beth, the local leader, has brought many groups together through the campaign and has helped train sidewalk counselors who stand at the driveway and offer free alternatives.
While I was there, I met some seminarians who came out to the 40 Days for Life vigil to pray. They hold a regular time slot during the campaign. These young men are an inspiration to everyone at the vigil!
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GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA
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It’s the 11th 40 Days for Life campaign in Greenville, where the abortion center is right next door to the pregnancy help center. It’s always a blessing when such assistance is so readily available.
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COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA
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The vigil here takes place in front of a Planned Parenthood center that does around 40 abortions every week.
The Southern hospitality was amazing … but not everyone I met was a native of the area. When I arrived at the vigil in Columbia, the leader, Sharon, said, “I met you last year when you spoke in Green Bay, Wisconsin.” When her husband was transferred from Green Bay to Columbia, Sharon decided to get involved in the local 40 Days for Life campaign.
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CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
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As I drove to the Charleston campaign, I saw a huge billboard in the distance with a scripture verse on it. As I got closer, I saw the 40 Days for Life logo … on a big sign that invited people to join the campaign!
That evening, close to 200 came out to the vigil where Sarah, the young local leader, spoke and shared the amazing history Charleston has had since their first 40 Days for Life effort back in 2007.
Here’s the link to today’s devotional.
Reprinted with permission from 40 Days for Life