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After much anticipation, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth met with the nation’s finest generals and admirals in Virginia this week, conveying expectations and promises of leadership.
Hegseth promised to restore pride and American patriotism to the military. From firm combat standards to acknowledging God’s hand of providence and blessing, he made it clear that under his leadership, the military would be combat-ready and disciplined.
Criticized by his liberal opponents, even before his appointment as Secretary of War, Hegseth has never shied away from his faith and patriotism. On X, he wrote, “Today we end the war on warriors.”
Also proclaiming his reliance on God, “Lord, please keep my soldiers safe. Lead them. Guide them. Protect them. Watch over them. And as you gave all of yourself for me, help me give all of myself for them. Amen.”
Hegseth is not alone in history with his reliance on God and military formations. William of Orange, Oliver Cromwell, Stonewall Jackson and Dwight Eisenhower are just a few military leaders who sought to see their armies protected and guided by Christian principles.
In fact, it was Cromwell and Jackson who dreamed of a Christian army, something they knew was not possible in a fallen world. Nevertheless, the idea of acknowledging God and seeking His blessing is not a new one. The Vatican did it in the Crusades, as did Roman Emperor Constantine.
Hegseth’s undeniable reliance on God connects directly to freedom and the ideals upon which this nation was founded. Christianity has long been seen as the gateway to true freedom, and it has played a significant role in shaping democracy throughout much of the Western world. This connection reaches back to the shots fired at Concord and Bunker Hill.
Warriors are those who make the ultimate decision to sacrifice their livelihood and often their lives for the cause of freedom. Hegseth’s attempt to restore patriotism is tied to this, as he demands physically tough warriors who are combat-ready and trained efficiently.
Quoting President Ronald Reagan, “As for the enemies of freedom, those who are potential adversaries, they will be reminded that peace is the highest aspiration of the American people. We will negotiate for it, sacrifice for it; we will not surrender for it, now or ever.” In this same spirit, Hegseth’s implementations promote freedom and preparation, ultimately under the providence of God.
Rest assured, the military is now led by a Christian patriot determined to end the war on wokeness, and by a Secretary of War who boldly acknowledged that the nation’s defense rests in the hands of God. In such leadership, faith, freedom and sacrifice stand together once more, continuing American patriotism.
