Monday October 18, 2010
Day 27 of 40 Days for Life: 317 Babies Saved…So Far
Commentary by Shawn Carney, 40 Days for Life
October 18, 2010 (40DaysforLife.com) – Yes, that’s right. As of this writing, there have been … 317 babies — that we know of, that God has saved from abortion in answer to your prayers during this 40 Days for Life campaign!
There’s a story behind each of those lives … so here are just a few.
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA
If you’ve followed these reports, you may remember reading about Erin, the “wrong number” woman from Indianapolis.
To quickly recap, Erin had scheduled an abortion last spring. She called to confirm her appointment — or so she thought. But she didn’t reach Planned Parenthood. The phone that rang belonged to a 40 Days for Life volunteer who was praying outside the abortion center!
To make a long story short, Erin canceled her abortion and her daughter was born just a few days before this campaign started.
But there’s more!
Prayer volunteers recently met Lori, who had driven four hours from Kentucky for a counseling session — the first step in the abortion process. The vigil participants quickly got in touch with Elizabeth, the pro-life counselor who had helped Erin.
Elizabeth learned that Lori had a small child … and was still suffering from a previous abortion. Lori appreciated the offers of help, but still had doubts about keeping her baby. So Elizabeth called Erin!
“Erin helped Lori to have the courage to trust God and choose life for her unborn baby,” said Eileen in Indianapolis. “Erin was pleased to be able to help someone else.”
Please pray for Erin, Lori and all those who are tempted to “choose” abortion.
DOWNEY, CALIFORNIA
40 Days for Life volunteers were encouraged to see a large group gathered on a Saturday for a Walk for Life from Calvary Chapel School. “But after they left,” said Patti in Downey, “the steady stream of cars poured in as usual and our hearts were heavy the rest of the day with no apparent saves.”
Prayers did not go unanswered, however. On Monday, when women come in for pregnancy tests and make appointments for abortions, there were three abortion-minded women who changed their minds for sure — and possibly two others who left the facility after talking to prayer volunteers and receiving literature.
“Our hearts were encouraged again, for we now know of ten mothers in Downey who have chosen life since the campaign began,” Patti said.
“People all over the city are beginning to pray and churches are slowly but surely getting involved in this our first campaign,” she added. “We are so thankful for everyone’s prayers and to our faithful Savior who’s in charge of this whole movement of His prayer warriors!”
SAGINAW, MICHIGAN
“Great news from Saginaw!” said Robert, the local 40 Days for Life coordinator.
“A woman came out of the abortion facility and told the prayer volunteers that she decided to not have the abortion,” he said. “She took our help and information brochure — and left smiling. The power of prayer and witnessing is incredible!”
The 40 Days for Life team in Saginaw is also seeing encouraging signs from people passing by. Two men were praying outside the abortion facility when a woman stopped and gave them a thumbs-up and said, “Keep fighting the good fight!”
That’s my advice to you as well. Keep fighting the good fight … and please keep praying!
Reprinted with permission from 40DaysforLife.com