The War Against the Child

"I feel that the greatest destroyer of peace today is abortion, because it is a war against the child, a direct killing of the innocent child, murder by the mother herself…And if we can accept that a mother can kill her own child, how can we tell other people not to kill one another?" – Mother Teresa of Calcutta

Pray for an end to abortion and ultimately a respect of all human life from conception to natural death in front of Planned Parenthood at 1407 Union Avenue.

Praying for the Workers and Employees of Planned Parenthood

 

In our prayers we do not forget the workers and employees of Planned Parenthood.

“Cursed be he that taketh a bribe to slay an innocent person.” - Deuteronomy 27:25

Travelling All the Way From Missouri!

 

These ladies travel weekly all the way from Missouri to stand vigil. Kathy, one of the ladies, said that she would drive to Springfield, MO and pray there weekly until the clinic finally shut down there. Now she is going to come to Memphis and pray here until the clinic shuts down!

Most of us don’t have such a drive to make to just pray for an hour in front of Planned Parenthood for the workers, mothers, and children involved in their abortion practices… however, we don’t. Consider coming and praying with us before God on the corner of 1407 for an end to abortion.

The reality and intensity of our presence there constantly in prayer sends a message to the community about the reality and intensity of abortion.

Come join us, and pray that mothers will choose life!

So Thankful for a Son He Previously Wanted to Abort

"I was standing with two others at Planned Parenthood when an older gentleman approached us. He began to tell us that twenty or so years ago his wife came to him and told him she was pregnant. He had told her to get an abortion, and she had said no. He said now, so many years later, he looks back in thanksgiving for her 'no.' He began to tell us of his son... how responsible and smart he is. He is studying to be an EMT, and comes over and spends time with him. He said the only thing he does not like about him is that his hair is too long and he listens to that 'awful rap.' He said this laughing. He kept telling us of his son. The joy that he found in him and the love he had for him poured out from his expression and words. He repeated to us again how thankful he was for his son and that his wife chose life... how truly ignorant he had been." - Marie

Child #10 reported saved!

 

“Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever.” Psalm 107:1

“One girl came at about 11:30 am and said that she was having a baby boy and changed her mind about having an abortion when she saw the signs…please pray for her.” – Julie, prayer volunteer

An Answer to a Prayer: 9th Child Reported Saved from Abortion by God working through 40 Days for Life Memphis

Weeks will go by where our prayer volunteers will show up and pray for an end to abortion among other related petitions and we will see no fruit from those prayers. We must just have faith and trust that our faithfulness is pleasing to God and that he is hearing us and doing something with those prayers. Yesterday, we received an email from prayer volunteers (our two sisters mentioned in a previous post) accompanied by a picture of a woman named Shannon. It read:

“Hello to all. This lady is named Shannon. She came up to my sister and I yesterday at Planned Parenthood. She was so excited as she was talking with us. She let us know her little girl is alive because of 40 Days. These are Shannon’s words…

‘I had scheduled an abortion, but at night I would have bad dreams and toss and turn. I was very upset at the thought of having an abortion at Planned Parenthood. I finally said I just cannot do this!!! I read all about 40 Days in the paper, and I have saved that paper as a sign from God. I am so grateful I did not have an abortion. Do you want to see my little girl?’

Shannon had a peace and joy about her…

I looked on her phone and saw a picture of a beautiful baby. My sister and I were humbled and deeply touched by this. Thank you, Jesus!”

Here is the picture that accompanied the e-mail of Shannon:

We are so humbled and thankful here at 40 Days for Life Memphis for this mother who chose life and for this precious child. It brings to mind this verse:

“For this child I prayed; and the LORD hath given me my petition which I asked of him.” 1 Samuel 1:27

Thank you Jesus for giving us the blessing of knowing of this mother and child. It is such a grace to be able to see an answer to a prayer!

Jesus Heals – Woman suffering post-abortion.

“A lady approached me as I was standing with Georgia tonight. Georgia was in the chair, and the lady walked up to ask if we had any literature. I went to the box, crouched down, and asked if she wanted crisis pregnancy info or info on 40 Days. She asked for both. I gave it to her and was explaining all that Life Choices offers. She asked if they took donations, and I said they did. She thanked me and started walking across the street toward Krystal's Restaurant. She stopped, turned around and walked back to me. Then she leaned a hand on the fire hydrant, and she looked like she had to steady herself. She closed her eyes, drew a deep breathe and said, this is for a testimony:

‘Jesus saved me, but I had three abortions. The doctor told me all three times that it was just cells and not a baby yet. I am not from here and this happened a long tome ago, but I know the truth now.’

Tears were streaming down her face. I don't know why I did not cry because I am crying typing this...I looked at her and said Jesus not only saves but He heals and He forgives. I told her about the Bible study that Life Choices has, and I asked if I could hug her. She hugged me as I told her God does forgive and that I will pray for her...” – Susanna

Thus says the Lord:

In Ramah is heard the sound
of moaning,
of bitter weeping!

Rachel mourns her children,
she refuses to be consoled,
because her children are no more.

Jeremiah 31:15