The morning after the election, I awakened early. Even though the numbers were good when I went to bed, I was afraid to get up to determine what happened during the night. As I evaluated my fear, I wondered if I needed to accept the fact that we might lose this election. As I pondered that possibility, I came close to accepting the possibility of defeat—until I remembered the implications to unborn babies if the agenda of the far left comes into being. Already, 3000 babies are aborted every day in our Country.

“No,” I cried out silently, “I will never accept that.” I can’t give up the fight to win this election “for the sake of the children.”

This experience reminded me of the day our twins were born. After their arrival, I lost consciousness in the recovery room and later awoke to find myself wearing an oxygen mask, surrounded by nurses and my doctor. Despite the fact that I sensed my life hung in the balance, I experienced only peace. Jesus was my Savior and I didn’t fear death.

Then, through the window of the nursery, I caught a glimpse of our twins. Who would help my husband raise them if I died? In that moment, I knew I couldn’t give up. I had to fight for life “for the sake of the children.”

And once again on November 4, 2020, I made up my mind to fight for life. I can’t give up the battle to win this election until every avenue had been explored “for the sake of the children.”

Ephesians 6:12 tells us we wrestle not against flesh and blood but against principalities and powers and spiritual wickedness in high places and the rulers of the darkness of this world, while II Corinthians 10:4 says the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty through the power of God to the pulling down of strongholds. I don’t remember consciously learning those verses, but I can’t remember a time when they weren’t emblazoned on my heart because God created me to be a warrior. It is my default setting, as natural as breathing, to do battle with spiritual weapons when I recognize the forces of darkness at work.

One of the most powerful spiritual weapons is Truth. The Enemy hates the truth, as do those who serve him (whether or not they know that’s what they’re doing). Often their reaction to the truth is violent. I’ve lost an extended family member, and become unpopular with others, because I’ve spoken the truth and refused to pretend to believe a lie during this election. Perhaps you’ve experienced this as well.

So what will I do if, in spite of every effort to defeat the enemy, this election is lost? What will you do? I will continue to speak the truth and fight for life and righteousness in an even more hostile environment. I will say with Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego,

Our God whom [I] serve is able to deliver [me] from [your liberal agenda], and He will deliver [me] from your hand… But if not, let it be known to you, that [I] do not serve your gods, nor will [I] worship the [politically correct agenda] which you have set up. (Daniel 3:16-18).

And I will say with Joshua,

As for me and for my house, we will serve the Lord. (Joshua 24:15).

Father, in times of spiritual battle, help us remain faithful regardless of the outcome. Deliver us from discouragement and fear and give us a renewed determination to align ourselves with the truth and to fight for life and righteousness. Amen.