How I Prayed for the Darkest Place on Earth
Just before the 2018 Texas primary run-off, I shared with a friend, “You haven’t lived until almost a million dollars in negative advertising is hurled at you.”
Five years on, while I may not grasp the pain of Coptic Christians in Egypt or the rejection faced by former Muslims converting to Christianity, I understand the grueling political arena, enduring as a consultant and later as a congressional candidate. These decades dedicated to America define who I am today.
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At the start of 2018, my days were a whirlwind of drives across East Texas, campaigning, and relentless cellphone fundraising. I was on a destiny-driven mission.
When U.S. Congressman Jeb Hensarling retired, I unexpectedly found myself in the race for his seat, transitioning from a political consultant to a congressional candidate, sacrificing everything. Insane? Absolutely!
I was now vying for a seat in Congress!
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During those tumultuous months, I felt courageous some days, others I questioned my sanity. Yet, having served as Hensarling’s campaign manager for a decade, my deep connections and understanding of federal policy were unparalleled. Above all, I genuinely cared for the people of the district.
In that intense season, my daily prayer was simple:
“God, I just want to be where You are. I’m willing to go wherever You lead me, even to Washington D.C. I am willing to go to the darkest place on the planet.”
A decade in politics had convinced me that Washington, D.C. was in extreme darkness.
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Navigating policy intricacies, addressing people’s problems with the federal government, and dealing with the media required more than my strength. Facing the urgency of unprecedented fundraising, I chose to walk with Jesus through it. His peace and joy or perish – there was no alternative.
You haven’t lived until you’re on the frontlines of a battle, far from where your abilities can shape outcomes. I was now immersed in an adventure of complete dependence on God.
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