This week, Dr. James Dobson announced that he is rethinking his position of refusing to vote for John McCain. The reason? The devastating alternative in Barak Obama. I worked for Dr. Dobson for many years and have great respect for him, but he sounded discouraged during his radio interview. When asked what could make him not vote for McCain, Dr. Dobson indicated that the selection of a pro-choice vice president would definitely keep him from heading to the polls.

I'm pretty sure that would be the final nail in McCain's coffin for millions of other Christians as well. And according to journalist Bob Novak, the decision is close.

So here's what we need to do: We need to fast and pray that McCain will make the right choice for the right candidate. Many pro-life names are floating around including Mitt Romney, Mike Hukabee, Sarah Palin, John Thune, Gen. Peter Pace, and J.C. Watts. Will our prayers make a difference? Take a look at this verse:

"The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD. Like the rivers of water; He turns it wherever He wishes" (Pro. 21:1).

God does the work, but He uses His people to make the difference. This is an opportunity for each of us. Time is of the essence, and so are our prayers.