by Jim DeCamp, Published on November 4, 2020
Written on November 4, 2019
PREPARATION, ENGAGEMENT, SEEDS FOR FUTURE MINISTRY
It all took place today outside the abortion facility at 1201 N. Arlington Ave, in Indy.
This was a “consultation” day; no lives were taken.
1. NUMBERS OF IMAGE BEARERS
By my count this morning, eight women entered the facility. Pray that they will decide not to follow through with a plan to end their baby’s life, and that they will find God’s peace and hope in this difficult hour.
There were two apparent “drive-aways.” In each case, they entered the parking lot, talked with their companion for a minute or two, then turned around and drove away. Pray that they truly will decide not to take a child’s life, and that they will find rest and confidence in the Lord. Pray, also, that they will be encouraged by the provision offered from God’s people.
Each young woman…each little child…bears the image of God. Each is precious to God and, therefore, to us.
2. OUR WEAKNESS, GOD’S POWER
“…to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us.” (2 Corinthians 4:7––ESV)
Sandy Cassidy kneeling, praying (photo). There is power in the spoken word, and there is power is silence. Wherever, whenever, and however God is pleased to move…there is power. Beginning on one’s knees is a good place to start.
3. A FRIEND IN NEED….
A young Hispanic woman walked up to me and explained that she had come to appeal to her friend to keep her baby. We talked about hopeful options, including visiting the East Pregnancy Center just two blocks away. I gave her a printout of contact info for all seven Life Centers in the Indy area. A few minutes later her friend arrived and they entered the abortion facility together.
When I had to leave, they were still inside. Only God knows her struggle of mind and heart, but pray that God’s mighty power will bless this young mother and spare her baby.
4. A LIFE BEAUTIFULLY TRANSFORMED
A young African-American mother came out of the Social Services building next door. She pushed a stroller with two little boys––ages two years and eight months––and began waiting at the bus stop (right where we minister). If she thanked me once, she thanked me four times for what we were doing. She explained that the Lord had recently given her a whole new life, and that her pastor and others were really encouraging her. She said, “These babies are our future, and we should love them.” It was easy to agree!
I had to leave her for a minute to offer help to someone, then returned. Tears were rolling down her face at the thought that mothers would do this to their babies. I gave her a copy of the same contact information for Life Centers. She said, “I live in low-income housing, and I’m going to put this on the bulletin board of my building.”
Pray that God will give strength to this courageous young mom, use her witness, and richly bless her for shining the light of Jesus.
5. AN EMPLOYEE LOOKING DOWN
She wore scrubs and carried a 20-ounce coffee, as she finished the 50-foot trek from her car to the building in what must have been record time. I smiled, but there was no eye contact. I wished we could have had a conversation.
Aware of the pressure and tension on her in that awkward moment, I said simply, “AbortionWorker.com, Ma’am.” It’s one of the groups that helps abortion employees find work elsewhere. Pray for this person, who has a soul and a conscience, that she will find her rest in Jesus.
https://abortionworker.com
IS IT OK TO LAUGH?
An elderly couple––way older even than I ?––got off the bus. They walked by me, saw my sign which reads “WE WILL HELP YOU,” and stopped. The sweet lady emptied her coin purse into her hand, then offered it to me. I said, “Thank you very much. This is very kind of you, but why are you giving this to me?”
“Oh,” she said, embarrassed. “I looked at your sign, and only saw the word ‘HELP.’ I assumed you were a panhandler!”
I guess I should wear a suit and tie next time. ?