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This week, Erika Kirk — the widow of Charlie Kirk — stood before the nation and spoke with a fire that could only come from the deepest place of loss and the highest place of faith. Her words gripped me:

“You have no idea the fire that you have ignited within this wife. The cries of this widow will echo around the world like a battle cry.”

As I listened, I felt the weight of her conviction. I’ve never walked the road she is walking, but I know what it is to taste — even just a drop — of the holy fire she spoke with. On two occasions in my own life, I’ve experienced a righteous indignation that was like nothing else. In those moments, it was as if heaven lent me a fraction of its intensity — only about a pinky’s worth compared to her immeasurable grief — and yet I knew: the enemy trembled.

If he trembled then, how much more so now?

Holy Fire in Our Stories

Adoptive and foster moms, we know the weight of battles. Some of them are seen, many are unseen. We carry the paperwork, the appointments, the behaviors, the questions. But we also carry the prayers, the promises, and the calling that God has placed on our families.

There are days it feels like too much. The enemy whispers that you’re not enough. He tries to exhaust you, distract you, divide you, and discourage you. And yet — when holy fire rises within you, when you choose to stand in faith and not fear, when you refuse to give up on your child, your family, or your calling — the enemy trembles.

You may not feel strong. You may not feel equipped. But the Spirit within you burns hotter than any scheme against you.

A Battle Cry for Families

Erika’s words remind us that sometimes, our tears themselves become a battle cry. Every sleepless night, every whispered prayer over a child who doesn’t yet see their worth, every “yes” in the face of fear — it echoes in the spiritual realm.

Moms, you are not just surviving. You are advancing the Kingdom. The Lord Himself fights for you.

“Who can stand before His indignation? Who can endure the heat of His anger? His wrath is poured out like fire; even rocks are shattered before Him.” — Nahum 1:6

This is not the fire of destruction, but the fire of a God who purifies, protects, and redeems.

Encouragement for You Today

1. Remember your fire. The moments of righteous indignation you’ve felt — hold onto them. They are reminders of the Spirit alive in you.
2. Stand firm. You may feel tired, but you are not defeated.
3. Pray boldly. Your prayers carry authority in the heavenly realms.
4. Know you’re not alone. There are countless moms walking this road, each carrying their own flame of faith. Together, we burn brighter.

Final Word

The enemy trembles when you refuse to quit. He trembles when you cling to Jesus. He trembles when you love a child who has been told they are unlovable.

Adoptive and foster moms, your holy fire may feel small at times, but in the hands of a mighty God, it becomes unstoppable.

Keep burning. Keep believing. Keep crying out. Because your battle cry matters more than you know.