Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Forty Days for Life - Day 1


Forty Days for Life is a campaign to end abortion through prayer and fasting. Today is Day 1. This record breaking campaign is being hosted in at least 212 cities in 45 US states, 5 Canadian provinces, and Denmark. People will be coming together to pray... for life. This is the largest, most-widespread, coordinated pro-life outreach ever.


In addition to joining one of the on-site prayer locations, there are daily devotionals available to keep you focused. You can access them at the Forty Days for Life website or have them emailed directly to you.


This is the fourth Forty Days event. What happened after the first three events?
  • Over 200,000 have joined together in an historic display of unity to pray and fast for an end to abortion
  • More than 70,000 people have taken to the streets, forming peaceful 40-day prayer vigils outside of Planned Parenthood centers and abortion facilities
  • Reports document 1,561 lives that have been spared from abortion — and those are just the ones we know about
  • Eighteen abortion workers have quit their jobs and walked away from the abortion industry
  • Three abortion facilities completely shut down following local 40 Days for Life campaigns
  • Hundreds of women and men have been spared from the tragic effects of abortion, including a lifetime of regrets
  • More than 400 news stories have been featured in newspapers, magazines, radio shows and TV programs from coast to coast ... and overseas
  • Many people with past abortion experiences have stepped forward to begin post-abortion healing and recovery

***NOTE: Much of this post was pulled directly from the Forty Days for Life website. But there's tons more information out there. So, check it out.***

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