The Morning After Election

"Do not despise these small beginnings, for the LORD rejoices to see the work begin, to see the plumb line in Zerubbabel’s hand.” (Zechariah 4:10)

Every major movement starts somewhere. The ideas that shape our policies today began in the classroom, in media, in conversations, and from the pulpit. 

We have thousands of volunteers across Colorado speaking in churches and communities to protect our youngest and most vulnerable children.

While only God can change the hearts and minds of men and women, we are charged with planting seeds of truth spoken in love that He can use in that process.

Every small decision has consequence. A pastor decides to share on the value of a human life and a teenager listening decides not to commit suicide. A volunteer stands at a table in the foyer with a fetal model and a young woman walking by cancels her appointment with an abortion death facility. Someone comments on a social media post and those reading it are challenged to see the preborn child for who they are - a son or daughter, not a faceless blob. Someone forwards an email, and a life warrior joins the line.

This election season was tough. I was personally exhausted after signature efforts. The efforts brought many of us to the point of actual burnout. The spiritual warfare was intense and didn't quit. Volunteers across the state led heroic efforts and left it all on the field. Individuals took uncomfortable stands and suffered abuse for it. 

We can rejoice with so many of our volunteers who helped get initiatives for older children over the finish line! Now, our attention turns to the youngest and most vulnerable children who have no voice but ours! We know the strategy works, because it worked for the three initiatives that passed for older children.

The temptation for those who worked so hard is to give up. To let disappointment, discouragement, or exhaustion get in the way of finishing the job. But we only lose if we give up. We can take time to refresh and recharge, but we cannot quit. Not until the holocaust ends and children are safe in the womb again. 

With God's guidance and strength of resolve, the mission continues as a grassroots movement in the body of Christ to pray, inform, and change law. With new strategies, a renewed commitment, immovable truth, and unwavering love, we invite others to join us to do what we already know can be done.

So, let's assess, let's process, and let's refresh. Then, as the Lord renews us, let's continue with the work and get it done. Not because we are political geniuses winning a popularity contest, but because our love compels us. 

"So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up." (Galatians 6:9)

The Colorado Life Initiative is a grassroots movement led by the Body of Christ mobilizing our congregations and communities to pray, inform, and put compassion into law to protect all children.