Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth brought faith back to the Pentagon this week with a bold Christian prayer service right in the heart of America’s military leadership. Hundreds packed the auditorium Wednesday morning to sing hymns, pray, and hear biblical truth—a stark contrast to the secularism pushed by past administrations. This wasn’t some quiet chapel gathering. It was a full-throated declaration that God still matters in the halls of power.
The crowd stood shoulder-to-shoulder belting out “Amazing Grace,” a hymn that speaks to redemption and hope. Pastor Brooks Potteiger, a Tennessee preacher with deep ties to Hegseth, led the service with a message straight from Psalm 46: “Be still and know I am God.” In a world full of chaos, this reminder that God controls outcomes hit hard. No watered-down “thoughts and prayers” here—this was unapologetic Christian worship.
Hegseth didn’t shy away from why this matters. He called the Pentagon’s new monthly prayer meetings essential for making tough decisions in dangerous times. “We need the Lord’s wisdom,” he said, stressing that America’s military strength depends on spiritual strength first. Critics whine about “separation of church and state,” but real leaders know faith and freedom go hand in hand.
The service also honored President Trump as a leader chosen by God to restore moral clarity. Pastor Potteiger thanked heaven for Trump’s focus on protecting faith, family, and the nation’s founding principles. After years of left-wing attacks on religious expression, this felt like a long-overdue course correction. Patriots in uniform shouldn’t have to hide their beliefs while serving their country.
Not a single taxpayer dollar funded the event. Volunteers staffed it, and the message was clear: faith thrives when government gets out of the way. Unlike woke mandates that force ideologies on troops, this gathering was optional—and still packed. That’s the Trump difference. Real leadership inspires; it doesn’t bully.
Hegseth’s critics can’t stand seeing the military embrace its spiritual roots again. But the men and women defending our freedoms deserve leaders who recognize God’s role in their mission. This isn’t about politics—it’s about acknowledging that America’s greatness comes from divine providence, not bureaucratic power plays.
The Pentagon’s walls haven’t echoed with this much hope in decades. As “A Mighty Fortress” rang out, it was a reminder that our founders built this nation on biblical truth. Letting faith back into the public square isn’t radical—it’s a return to sanity. The left fears this revival, but patriots know it’s the key to national renewal.
Hegseth’s monthly prayers are more than symbolic. They’re a battle cry for a nation hungry to reconnect with its Christian heritage. When leaders kneel before God, America stands taller. This is how we win—not just wars abroad, but the fight for the soul of our country.
