Many conservative Christians were saddened by the election results earlier this month, mainly because they saw it as a major setback in the battle against abortion. Although Obama has been very clear in supporting "pro-choice" policies, the body of Christ need not be discouraged because we fight from victory and not for it. That is to say, Jesus has already won- sin and death are defeated and life reigns eternal. There are no abortions in heaven. Our responsibility is simply to help that kingdom reality unfold on earth in areas where darkness still remains. (cf. The Lord's Prayer: "Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven")
Voting, signing petitions, and writing our elected representatives against abortion are all important things to do in the natural. But these efforts must be coupled with the spiritual actions of prayer and intercession. We should pray for those in power to be touched by God to protect and promote the life of unborn babies. May we also intercede for lies (specifically that a fetus is not a human life) to be revealed and truth to be recognized and embraced by all people. Let us declare and promote the spirit of life in all aspects of our world.
One practical way we can intercede is by praying for more adoptions. There is a spiritual contrast between adoption and abortion. The former welcomes and nurtures human life while the latter rejects and destroys it. Adoption will become even more important when the practice of abortion is ended. November is actually National Adoption Awareness Month. Let us pray for the welfare of orphans, more loving foster parents, and all orphans to be adopted into healthy families. An organization called Cry of the Orphan seeks to raise awareness and care for the more than 130 million orphaned children throughout the world. Check out their website or watch this video to learn more about it.
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