Rampant Spiritual Warfare on the Rise This Month for One Main Reason
Hope. Freedom. Redemption. Restored Hope Network has been on the frontlines of helping people with same-sex bondage. They now comprise dozens of affiliated agencies dedicated to helping people find freedom from same-sex attraction.
In less than a week (June 16-17), The Restored Hope Network conference will be held at City View Church in San Diego. As many as 1,000 protesters are mobilizing, handing out posters and signs at gay bars and pride marches. They have also pledged to protest outside the Hilton (one of the hotels used by the 400 attendees) on Friday night.
Anne Paulk, executive director for Restored Hope, says “This is a spiritual battle and evidence of the cultural beliefs that people cannot leave homosexuality or align with God’s will.”
Paulk is evidence that God’s redemptive power, as are thousands of others who have left the lifestyle.
“Restored Hope Network counselors and pastors across the country are there for those who want to align their lives with biblical values,” says Paulk.
“We are prepared for protest and intend to be kind,” explains Paulk. “We realize they [protesters] are operating out of misunderstanding and misconceptions about who we are and what we do. Tolerance is a two-way street. We expect the respect and freedom to leave homosexuality as much as their respecting their right to remain homosexual or transgender.”
The division between people who want freedom from same-sex attractions and those who want acceptance and celebration for their behavior continues to grow. The leaders within Restored Hope believe Jesus Christ still transforms the lives of those who turn to Him for sexual and relational sin. Those who do not want freedom find this message repugnant and want acceptance. “They [Restored Hope] are not welcome in this city,” said one gay rights activist. And they plan to do everything within their power to prove that.
For Paulk, “We are dedicated to restoring hope to those impacted by homosexuality.” {eoa}
