At least 17 openly LGBT candidates won seats in Congress in Tuesday’s midterm elections, according to a tally by the LGBT news outlet PinkNews, a net gain of at least three over the current Congress. Three LGBT members are departing and at least six are arriving. The Congressional Equality Caucus, which presses for LGBT policy priorities, celebrated the results publicly.

Democrats account for every new member in that count. Chris Pappas won New Hampshire’s open Senate seat, defeating former Republican Sen. John Sununu, and becomes the first openly gay man elected to the Senate. Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), the first openly lesbian senator, was not up for reelection this year.
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Ephesians 6:12 reminds us that we do not wrestle against flesh and blood but against principalities and powers. Christians should be clear about what Scripture teaches on marriage and the body. A Congress that makes history this way is a mirror held up to a country that has been drifting from its foundations for decades. The church’s assignment is therefore not contempt but intercession and courage: speak the truth plainly, love the person in front of you, and pray for those now entrusted with power. Let’s pray that these LGBTQ government officials will be convicted of their sins and serve Christ. We pray for churches to continue to stand for Christ and the Bible, and for leaders in Congress to serve with wisdom, holiness, and courage.
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How you can pray for this issue:
Lord, we pray against this rainbow wave, that You will cast down the demonic forces behind it, and bring these people to repentance. Give our government leaders common sense, wisdom, and courage to serve You with all holiness and godliness. Amen.

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