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Changing One Heart for Many – Week 5

by | Feb 22, 2009 | My Politics, Prayer team, ProLife | 16 comments

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Women who have had abortions, and are willing to talk about it, have a huge influence on those who are pregnant and considering the procedure themselves. Of course, the influence can go either way, depending on the stance of the woman doing the talking.

The March issue of Glamour (on newsstands now), features a large article on the subject of abortion. Please know that I am not a supporter of Glamour magazine (or similar publications), as I feel they put a huge focus on issues that lack moral substance and leave women feeling empty and wanting. However, they have a very large readership and, thereby, a large influence. In this month’s article, they are discussing abortion as the “serious health issue that women aren’t talking about”. You can find the main article here. There are also interviews with eight women who have had abortions, and an FAQ section featuring the “most asked questions” about abortion.

While, to their credit, they did publish interviews with some women who claim to have experienced guilt, emotional upheaval and remorse over their decision, more prevalent is the slant to show abortion as a “safe medical procedure”, and to remove the “scary stigma” surrounding it by speaking openly and getting out the “truth”. This is an article in a magazine that, according to Glamour.com, reaches “more than 12 million readers each month and outsells more than 98% of all magazines on the newsstand”. It’s readership target is women, ages 18-49.

This is why our prayer team is so important. With an administration standing behind freedom of choice, our media will have a much wider latitude with what they publish on the topic and will feel much less restrained with how far they go (or perhaps I should say that any shred of restraint that they were showing will be gone!). Further, not only must we pray, but we must speak out to contrast the media; certainly, those women who have been healed from their abortion experience will bring further healing and hope with their transparency, but the truth – the REAL TRUTH – from EVERY ONE OF US, must be spoken through both word and deed.

OUR SCRIPTURE FOCUS

…We won’t be tossed and blown about by every wind of new teaching. We will not be influenced when people try to trick us with lies so clever they sound like the truth. Instead, we will speak the truth in love, growing in every way more and more like Christ, who is the head of his body, the church. Ephesians 4:14-15 NLT

Father God, we come in agreement today – many believers, one voice – to stand for life. We believe You when you say that where “two or more are gathered, there You will be”. Lord, we commit to be a “beacon on a hill”, shining the light of Your truth in the darkness permiating our world. Where there are lies being spoken and broadcast in the blink of an eye, we ask that You would supernaturally multiply our efforts toward truth and bring global glory to Yourself. Lord, we lift up President Obama this day, asking that You would remove the scales from his eyes that currently prevent him from seeing Your truth. Shield him from further worldly influence and help him hear the heartcries of the unborn, and the those of us speaking out on their behalf.

Believing You will change one heart for many, we pray in the MIGHTY, LIFE-GIVING NAME OF JESUS CHRIST. Amen.

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16 Comments

  1. 3girlsmom on February 22, 2009 at 11:48 am

    Wow. Very interesting, and heart breaking article.
    Praying praying praying for this nation and our President. It’s a very scary time right now.

    Robyn, Alabama

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  2. debrah on February 22, 2009 at 11:52 am

    I agree! Heavenly Father let our voices speak truth and open the ears, hearts and minds so the truth will be received. The truth shall set us free and He who the Son sets free is free indeed.
    Be Blessed In His Love
    Debrah,
    Shirley N.Y

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  3. Mel on February 22, 2009 at 12:53 pm

    I stand in agreement with this prayer and that many would be drawn to pray and to act.

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  4. quietspirit on February 22, 2009 at 1:46 pm

    I found the article very informative. The questions that need to be asked are good ones.

    What bothers me about this article is the one doctor recognized one of her patients as one who had been picketing outside the clinic.

    We really do NEED to pray.

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  6. elaine @ peace for the journey on February 22, 2009 at 3:07 pm

    Praying for the children of the world this week from my knees and from my bench.

    Thanks for all you’re doing to keep the fires burning on behalf of the unborn.

    peace~elaine
    NC

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  7. April on February 22, 2009 at 3:24 pm

    Praying!
    April
    Denver, CO

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  8. Jill_in_AL on February 22, 2009 at 4:18 pm

    I’ve got two red envelopes ready to go out this week. Praying with you all, J

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  9. Tammy on February 23, 2009 at 4:42 am

    I saw this article on the newsstand and my heart broke as I briefly read.

    Because of my experience with a abortion,I’m always asking God to allow me to share His truth about this subject.

    About 3 weeks ago,a student from the University in my area contacted me. Her teacher is looking for someone to share their thoughts on the prolife issue for her class,Women’s Wellness.

    I haven’t yet heard from the teacher. But I got a email this morning from the student,wondering if I had been contacted yet by her teacher.

    Please pray that I would be able to share my story with these young college students.

    Thanks,
    Tammy~Binghamton,NY

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  10. A Simple Country Girl on February 23, 2009 at 7:48 am

    Praying in Oregon.

    Darlene

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  11. Cheryl Barker on February 23, 2009 at 8:32 am

    Continuing to pray — and praying for you, too, Melinda, as you help care for your MIL in the coming days. God bless!

    Cheryl
    Kansas

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  12. Beth (A Mom's Life) on February 23, 2009 at 11:18 am

    Beth
    North Carolina

    I am praying with you!

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  13. Shannon on February 23, 2009 at 9:22 pm

    Praying in Katy, Texas!

    Shannon

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  15. Mary on February 25, 2009 at 8:32 am

    Late posting, but praying every monday. Lord hear our pleas – save your children.

    Mary Alabama

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  16. Lisa @ The Preacher's Wife on February 25, 2009 at 8:43 am

    Wow..this is so 2 Timothy 3: 6-7…

    Weak women who are captivated by people who really are only taking advantage of their naivete.

    Still praying and still hoping but mostly still waiting til the day Jesus splits the sky and puts and end to all this.

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