Joe Raedle / Getty Images Texas delegates Josh Kempf (L) and David Barton attend day two of the Republican National Convention August 31, 2004 at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

Glenn Beck’s Tea party candidate of choice, evangelical David Barton, has decided not to challenge Republican Texas Senator John Cornyn in 2014. Barton announced his decision on Glenn Beck’s radio program this morning. “My family and I have carefully prayed about and seriously weighed the encouragement from so many people we respect who have asked me to run for the Senate,” Barton announced on Beck’s The Blaze show. “But right now, I believe my role is to continue educating, equipping and inspiring citizens through the work we do at WallBuilders [Barton’s organization].”

Beck said he called Barton a few weeks ago and asked him to run for Cornyn’s seat. Barton, Beck recalled, got “dead silent” and then responded that he had considered it. “I almost wet my pants because it was very exciting,” Beck said on the air. “It was a winnable thing.”

Barton, however, had a remaining catch: “God has to tell me.” Beck quipped back, “Always have to check with dad?”

So, after consulting with God and family in the past week, Barton has realized, “Time is just not right for me.” He also estimated that he would have to raise $200,000/day from now to the election to win. He told Beck he is not sure his team and party have the proper infrastructure in place to be successful. But he hasn’t ruled out for a future senate run. Is there anything that could change his mind?

“Yeah, God,” Barton told Beck. “You got it right, check with dad.”

Here is Barton’s entire statement: