[Faith-talk] Fwd: Morning Thoughts for Friday, April 15, 2011

[Amy Ragain]

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> From: Stephen Smith <stevesmith1943 at me.com>
> Date: April 15, 2011 7:03:44 AM CDT
> To: Morning Thoughts 1 <stevesmith1943 at me.com>
> Subject: Morning Thoughts for Friday, April 15, 2011
> 
> Fear: So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
> (Isaiah 41:10, NIV)
> 
> - From Bible Promises for iPhone
> http://biblepromises.reigndesign.com/
> 
> Good morning family!!  Today I want to bring you two items that came across my desk, both having to do with the fear that Satan tries to foist upon us.  The first is a report from missionaries to those with unwanted, unplanned pregnancies.  The second is a recording with simple lyrics, of the way out of fear and bondage.  Take a moment, praise God, and intercede for those who don't know Him.  Thank you Pastor Rick and Kanesha for sharing!!
> 
> With Love,
> 
> <3Steve:-))
> With the closing of five abortion clinics in the Bay Area in March, our call volume has never been higher. Women are calling in survival mode, with utter panic in their voices. They are clinging to abortion because it’s the only “help” they know. “Planned Parenthood has closed”, they tell us, “I need an abortion, can you help me?” It’s like they’re a skydiver in free-fall having just found out their parachute isn’t working.
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> We’ve prayed and prayed and we see no difference. We’ve brainstormed different responses. Our latest is, “We help women like you everyday. To start with we can provide you with a free ultrasound to confirm your pregnancy and determine how far along you are. We don’t do abortions, or provide referrals, but come in anyway. We can help.” We are seeing little difference. All day long women are hanging up too quickly, without taking the time to hear about the real help they can get, and without knowing the other options available to them!
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> We feel powerless, but “prayer is the conduit through which power from heaven is brought to earth!” (O.Hallesby) Please pray that God will speak that still small voice to them saying, “They will help you. Make an appointment.”
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> So many of you have taken the time to tell us how thrilled you are at these abortion clinics closing. And yes, this is one of the most amazing opportunities we’ve ever had to serve abortion minded women. But with each click of the phone this golden opportunity is slipping away. Please help us and pray!
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> Almighty God, the women who call First Resort are women you know and love. The babies they carry, created in your image, are tiny and so vulnerable. You have willed them into being, and you desire for each one to know you and to grow into your likeness in the years ahead. By your power and through your grace, open the minds and hearts of each woman who calls First Resort. Touch her heart with a spark of warmth which speaks help and hope. Lighten her darkness, defend her from danger, and allow nothing to get in her way of making it to First Resort. Amen!
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> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-91kGdTumXg&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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