Day 10: God listens to our prayers

40 days for life London Autumn 2011 Greetings! "For me personally 40 days has been awesome event. When I'm there I know God is there with us. 40 days has also taught me how to pray. I don't mean new prayers, but what it means to trust in God. God does listen to our prayers!" Read the rest of this inspiring testimony from Sean here. See creative approaches during a 40 days campaign here. See our draft new all night vigil book here. Day 10 - October 7 Intention: Pray for your local pregnancy help center: for those who answer calls from women considering abortion, those who provide ultrasounds, and those who personally help mothers prepare to parent or place for adoption. Scripture: Rescue the weak and the needy; deliver them from the hand of the wicked. --Psalm 82:4 Reflection: When a woman arrives at her local pregnancy help center, the hard work of "rescuing the weak" begins. They listen to her. What desperate circumstance is driving her? They act. A professional ultrasound and medical care is provided. They pray, "God use us." Then, they take up her burdens and work towards life. It is cross-bearing for the child-bearing. Recently, I prayed for one volunteer who was working with one mother in her struggle. Here is what "rescue the weak" looked like in this one case: Aug 3: She made an appoint-ment for Thursday to get an abortion and while she feels terrible about it, she also feels like she has no choice. Pray that her heart is changed! Aug 10: She is 12 weeks along but missed her appointment. She had some good conversa-tions with people at the preg-nancy center. She is now considering adoption. Aug 13: Things are down again. She now has an abortion scheduled for Monday. Pray! Aug 17: Missed appointment! God is working in her life. Sept 1: We've hit another rocky period. She has an abortion scheduled for tomorrow. She found out today that her parents are planning a trip to visit her and she is panicking. Sept 15: Missed third appointment. But feels like she has no choice. Please pray today. Sept 20: She fears her parents but has agreed to another ultrasound (a breakthrough). Sept 22: I was there with her for her ultrasound. She saw her baby moving and made the realization that she wants to carry her baby. Please keep praying against attack by the enemy. We are overwhelmed by seeing God's hand move in this situation and are so very thankful for the prayers lifted up by each one of you. God is good! Prayer: Father, we praise you for this one sister who gave herself, heart and soul, to rescue this one mother and baby. O may you empower the hundreds more today who are serving in our pregnancy help centers. Grant those answering calls, providing ultrasound and following up with a bold spirit of truth, love and perseverance. Rev. John Ensor Vice President, Heartbeat International Article of the day: here. Pro Life quote of the day: "Abortion won't die unless artificial contraception dies with it." "Where there is contraception there is failed contraception, and where there is failed contraception, there is abortion. We know, without a shadow of doubt, that increased use of contraception in society leads to an increased abortion rate. The data is in. Abortion is rooted in contraception, and the weed won't die unless pulled from the root." -- Marc Barnes  Resource of the day: San Jose Articles http://www.sanjosearticles.com/ Please continue to pray and fast FERVENTLY for an end to abortion! God bless you! 40 days for life London committee