2021: Pray, Be Encouraged, Ready Yourself, Be Winsome

Posted by Dr. Michael P. Farris on 1/26/21 9:12 AM

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We have entered an extremely consequential season in the history of our country. I would like to encourage you to do three things as you navigate this season.


First, pray for President Biden and all the members of his administration. America is more polarized than at any point in my lifetime. These people will play a principal role in either helping our nation heal and move forward or leading into further division. They need our prayers.

Second, be encouraged. God is in control. His arm is not short (Isaiah 59:1) and with His blessing, we will stand to protect our fundamental freedoms over the next four years and beyond.

Third, ready yourself. Do not shy away from what God has called you to do. It may be influencing social media, serving in church ministry, or working in business or government to impact our communities on important issues.

We must be winsome. We must resist pressure from the Left to abandon our convictions and resist pressure from the Right to become shrill. In every action, we must show uncommon courage, a commitment to civil discourse, and a devotion to achieving success.

We are called to be obedient. Victory lies with the Lord. I am glad to be on this journey with you.

 

Michael Farris_2016 Faculty PictureMichael Farris is the former President & CEO of Alliance Defending Freedom. He served in this capacity from 2017 until 2022. 

Before joining ADF, Farris was founding president of both the Home School Legal Defense Association (1983) and Patrick Henry College (2000) and continues to serve as chairman of the board of HSLDA and PHC and is chancellor emeritus of PHC.

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