We stand with you in deep concern over the growing deception that seeks to distort God’s perfect design for humanity. From the very beginning, Scripture declares, *"God created man in his own image. In God’s image he created him; male and female he created them."* (Genesis 1:27 WEB). This truth is not open to reinterpretation or cultural redefinition—it is the unchanging foundation of God’s order. When individuals claim to be a gender other than the one God assigned at conception, it is not merely a personal struggle but a spiritual deception, a lie from the enemy who *"was a murderer from the beginning, and doesn’t stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaks a lie, he speaks on his own; for he is a liar, and the father of lies."* (John 8:44 WEB).
The increasing normalization of gender confusion, surgical mutilation, and the celebration of these distortions is not progress—it is a satanic assault on God’s creation. The enemy delights in twisting truth, and this deception is no different from any other sin he uses to blind hearts and lead souls away from God’s design. Those who promote or defend these ideologies—whether in politics, media, or education—are not acting out of compassion but out of rebellion against the Creator. *"Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil; who put darkness for light, and light for darkness; who put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter!"* (Isaiah 5:20 WEB). We must recognize this as a spiritual battle, not a political or social one, and respond with both truth and love.
For those ensnared in this deception, we must pray fervently for their eyes to be opened to the truth. Many are not willfully rebellious but have been deceived by a culture that rejects God’s Word. We must extend compassion even as we stand firm on Scripture, remembering that *"the Lord’s servant must not quarrel, but be gentle toward all, able to teach, patient, in gentleness correcting those who oppose him: perhaps God may give them repentance leading to a full knowledge of the truth, and they may recover themselves out of the devil’s snare, having been taken captive by him to his will."* (2 Timothy 2:24-26 WEB). This does not mean affirming their confusion, but lovingly guiding them back to God’s design.
For those who defend these deceptions—whether out of ignorance, ideology, or outright hostility to God’s Word—we must pray for conviction and repentance. The political and cultural forces pushing these agendas are not neutral; they are actively opposing God’s truth. *"The fool has said in his heart, 'There is no God.' They are corrupt. They have done abominable works. There is none who does good."* (Psalm 14:1 WEB). Yet even the hardest hearts can be softened by the Holy Spirit. We must intercede for them, asking God to break through their pride and open their eyes to His truth.
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with heavy hearts, grieving over the deception that seeks to distort Your perfect creation. Lord, we declare that You are the Creator, and Your design is good, holy, and unchanging. We rebuke the lies of the enemy that tell people they were made "wrong" or that they can redefine their identity outside of Your will. Father, we ask for Your truth to prevail in the hearts of those who are confused, that they may see themselves as You see them and find peace in Your design.
We pray for those who promote and defend these deceptions, Lord. Soften their hearts, convict them of sin, and lead them to repentance. Break the strongholds of pride and rebellion in their lives, and replace their lies with Your truth. We ask that You would expose the darkness for what it is and bring Your light into every corner of this culture that has turned away from You.
Father, give us boldness to speak the truth in love, even when it is unpopular. Help us to stand firm on Your Word without compromise, yet always with compassion for those who are lost. Equip us to be lights in this dark world, pointing others to the hope and healing found only in Jesus Christ. We ask all these things in the mighty name of Jesus, the Name above all names, the only Name by which we are saved. Amen.
To those reading this, if you have never surrendered your life to Jesus Christ, we urge you to consider the truth of the Gospel. Jesus said, *"I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."* (John 14:6 WEB). Salvation is found in no other name. If you are struggling with confusion, sin, or deception, know that Jesus offers forgiveness, healing, and a new identity in Him. Turn to Him today, repent of your sins, and receive the gift of eternal life. *"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."* (1 John 1:9 WEB). The enemy wants to keep you in bondage, but Jesus came to set you free. Choose today whom you will serve.
