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Call to Pray: Praying for the 2024 Election 

On the cusp of yet another polarizing election cycle, abortion is once again a battleground topic where ideologies clash on both sides of the aisle. Amid political malice and slander, I urge you, Beloved, to pray for our country’s leaders.  

As the debate intensifies, one party promises to “restore reproductive freedom.” At the same time, the other side softens rhetoric surrounding abortion, grieving the majority of the party’s members who are desperate for a secured federal abortion ban. This division calls for more than just opinion; it demands action deeply rooted in moral conviction. As we pray, we must bring our unwavering faith and expectation for what God can do through the polling stations. 

Lifeline Children’s Services exists to be the standard for what it truly means to uphold pro-life ethos. Through decades of experience and an unwavering commitment to all life, we aim to be a trusted voice in the abortion debate. Our advocacy for the unborn is inseparable from our commitment to supporting women and families, addressing the complex realities they face with Christ-like compassion. 

A proper pro-life stance means more than slogans. It requires tangible action and fierce support for all life. Lifeline’s work is determined to do this by offering comprehensive care that extends beyond birth, ensuring that women and families receive the resources necessary to thrive. We must understand the broader scope of our advocacy by exercising genuine compassion and concern for the unborn and supporting expecting mothers and their families.  

As we approach this pivotal election, we should focus our energies on prayer and petitioning for our nation’s leaders. We need leaders who will not just declare a pro-life stance but also enact and uphold policies that holistically support the health and well-being of mothers and their children before and after birth. 

Prayer is a powerful tool given to us by our Heavenly Father, and in these times of great challenge, its significance is even greater. Let us commit ourselves as brothers and sisters in Christ to fight for life through prayer, advocacy, and support. Together, as a body of believers, our fervent prayers can usher in meaningful change, cultivating a society that honors the sanctity of every precious life created in God’s image. May we not grow weary of earnestly praying for our leaders to continue to work hard to protect the lives of the most valuable among us: the unborn.  

You shouldn’t just take my word for it. As Paul exhorts us in 1 Timothy 2:1-2, let us pray for all people, especially for kings and those in authority, that we may lead peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This stance is a spiritual discipline and a profound and holy responsibility to lift our leaders in prayer.  

Herbie Newell

President/Executive Director