DEVOTIONAL (March 22 – April 9, 2017): “Overjoyed”

by Lauren Muzyka, Executive Director, Sidewalk Advocates for Life

Verses: “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice!” — Philippians 4:4

“But let all who take refuge in You be glad, Let them ever sing for joy; And may You shelter them, That those who love Your name may exult in You.” — Psalm 5:11

“Jesus replied: ‘A certain man was preparing a great banquet and invited many guests.  At the time of the banquet he sent his servant to tell those who had been invited, ‘Come, for everything is now ready…’” — Luke 14:16-17

Reflection: Here we are, three years after our beginnings on the sidewalk: Giving God praise for a multitude of victories after a group of people took a leap of faith and launched Sidewalk Advocates for Life!

When the idea of SAFL was put on our hearts, we had no idea what this leap of faith might bring — but that’s the fun part with God!  He tugs …and we respond, many times, without any preview of what that leap might bring.

And yet, here we are a few years later, rewarded and rejoicing in almost 1,700 precious babies saved, 43 workers who have left the business, 5 facility closures by God’s amazing grace — along with so many other amazing blessings!

Psalm 5:11 and Luke 14:16-17 tells us, in essence, that we who rejoice in Him — in his ultimate victory over sin and death — should take that JOY, exult and trust in Him, and run to follow wherever He leads so we may partake of the many blessings He wants to give us.  He always has good things in store!

How many times have we been invited to the feast and missed out because we were afraid or refused to say YES?  And yet, we know that God will never invite us somewhere where he cannot transform, bless, and bring victory.

There is more work to do: More soil to till, more harvest to reap!  Together, let’s move forward in faith, expectantly waiting to see what other blessings God wants to bring us through this ministry!

Call to Action: As a part of our family and community of faith, please join us in a prayer of thanksgiving for all He’s done.  Our grateful heart opens us to new, amazing blessings in the future!

Then, please consider a gift of $30 to the life-saving ministry of Sidewalk Advocates for Life to help this work continue — just $10 every year we’ve been on the sidewalk!  (And it will double due to our matching fund challenge!)

You can make a financial gift of any amount at the secure giving link HERE: sidewalkadvocates.org/donate

THANK YOU for being on this exciting, life-saving journey with us!

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