Praying for Lost Causes: Kamala Harris and Tim Walz

Seeking God's Truth for Leaders Who Have Turned Away from Biblical Values

"For the time will come when people will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear. They will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths." (NIV) 2 Timothy 4:3-4

This passage speaks to the reality we see today in leaders like Kamala Harris and Tim Walz. They would rather believe comforting lies than face the hard truths that come from God's Word. They surround themselves with others who reinforce their misguided beliefs, choosing to reject the truth because it challenges their worldview. This behavior turns them into what might be considered "lost cause" people—those who are so entrenched in falsehoods that they seem unreachable.

But as followers of Christ, we are called to speak the truth in love, even when it seems impossible to reach these individuals. Jesus Himself faced opposition from those who rejected the truth. He encountered Pharisees, Sadducees, and others who were not willing to accept His message of salvation. They held onto their own doctrines and traditions, dismissing the true Word of God right in front of them.

Saint Augustine of Hippo, a brilliant mind of the early church, also dealt with lost cause people in his time. Augustine was once himself among them—he lived a wayward life filled with earthly pleasures, far from the truth of God. However, through the prayers of his devout mother, Saint Monica, and God’s grace, Augustine eventually had a profound conversion, embracing the truth he once rejected. He became a defender of the Christian faith and spoke out against the heresies and false teachings of his day. His story teaches us that no one is truly a lost cause in God's eyes.

What should our response be to people who refuse to acknowledge the truth? The Bible calls us to both perseverance and compassion. While it's easy to write off such individuals as hopeless, we are reminded in Galatians 6:9:

"Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up."

We should continue to stand firm in our faith, proclaiming the truth boldly and with love. At the same time, we must remember that we do not have the power to change hearts—only God can do that. Our role is to plant seeds, offer the truth, and let the Holy Spirit do the rest.

In dealing with people who seem like lost causes, we must also look inward. Are there truths in God's Word that we ourselves resist? Are there areas of our lives where we choose comfort over conviction? The journey of faith requires constant self-examination and openness to the Holy Spirit's guidance.

Saint Augustine once said, “The truth is like a lion; you don’t have to defend it. Let it loose; it will defend itself.” Truth, when spoken in love, carries its own power. Even if it seems ignored or rejected, it is never in vain. There may be those who turn away today, but in God’s time, hearts can change.

Let us trust in the Lord's ability to reach even those who seem like lost causes. They are not beyond the reach of His grace, just as Augustine was not. Let us keep praying, speaking truth, and loving those who need it most. For it is God who works miracles in hearts, and He is always faithful.