February 18, 2026
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The Surprising Words of Three U.S. Presidents
“Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people whom He has chosen for His own inheritance. The Lord looks from heaven; He sees all the sons of men; from His dwelling place, He looks out on all the inhabitants of the earth; He who fashions the hearts of them all, He who understands all their works.
The king is not saved by a mighty army; a warrior is not delivered by great strength. A horse is a false hope for victory; nor does it deliver anyone by its great strength. Behold, the eye of the Lord is on those who fear Him, on those who hope for His lovingkindness, to deliver their soul from death and to keep them alive in famine.
Our soul waits for the Lord; He is our help and our shield. For our heart rejoices in Him, because we trust in His holy name. Let Your lovingkindness, O Lord, be upon us,according as we have hoped in You.” Psalm 33:12-22 NASB
There was a time in America when many people in both political parties held Christian persuasions and beliefs, honored the Scriptures, and professed faith in Christ. Today, it seems that some Republicans and many Democrats have rejected God and the principles of the Bible. In 2012, the attendees of the Democratic National Convention actually booed God being mentioned in their party platform. We need a revival among members of both parties, awakening them to America’s true spiritual roots.
In today’s post, I’m sharing quotes from three Democratic Presidents, in which they affirm their faith in God, honor for the Bible, and America’s Christian roots.
Woodrow Wilson
In 1911, the year before he was elected president, Woodrow Wilson assured the listeners that he was right with the Lord, and said:
“America was born a Christian nation. America was born to exemplify [the] devotion to the elements of righteousness, which are derived from the revelations of Holy Scripture.
“Ladies and gentlemen, I have a very simple thing to ask of you. I ask of every man and woman in this audience that from this night on they will realize that part of the destiny of America lies in their daily perusal of this great book of revelations - that if they [wanted to] see America free and pure, they will make their own spirits free and pure by this baptism of the Holy Scripture.”(1)
Liberals today seethe when someone says America began as a Christian nation. Wilson felt otherwise, asserting that we were indeed, adding that our purpose was to exemplify devotion to biblical righteousness. Wilson actually connected our destiny as Americans with the Scriptures, which he called a “great book of revelations!” He stated that the Bible would bring freedom and purity to both the individual and the nation, and suggested that people be immersed, or “baptized,” in it daily.
Can you imagine?! What would happen if all Americans took his advice? Nothing short of revival and reformation.
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
On one of his famous radio addresses, FDR said the following:
“No greater thing could come to our land today than a revival of the spirit of religion - a revival that would sweep through the homes of the nation and stir the hearts of men and women of all faiths to a reassertion of their belief in God and their dedication to His will for themselves and for their world. I doubt if there is any problem - social, political, or economic - that would not melt away before the fire of such a spiritual awakening.”(2)
Roosevelt wanted revival to “sweep through” America’s homes. He desired a rededication to God’s will for them and for the world. Incredible! And the grand finale: a revival such as this would solve all problems - “social, political, or economic.”
Preach it, Mr. President!!!
Harry Truman
And finally, in a 1950 speech before a conference on law enforcement President Harry Truman said:
“THE FUNDAMENTAL basis of this nation’s law was given to Moses on the Mount. The fundamental basis of our Bill of Rights comes from the teachings which we get from Exodus and St. Matthew, Isaiah, and St. Paul. I don’t think we emphasize that enough these days.
“If we don’t have the proper fundamental moral background, we will finally wind up with a totalitarian government which does not believe in rights for anybody except the state.”(3)
I just choked on my coffee!
A United States President declaring that our laws were based on the Ten Commandments and other laws given to Moses on Sinai?! Then, asserting that the basis of our Bill of Rights was Exodus, Matthew, Isaiah, and Paul’s epistles? And his warning that without this moral foundation, we would lose our individual rights and wind up with a totalitarian government? Surely they impeached that man for violating the separation of church and state!
How the Mighty Have Fallen
David’s memorial lament for King Saul and his son, Jonathan, seems appropriate. Three times he repeated that “the mighty have fallen!” (2 Samuel 1:19, 25, 27). In verse 24, David encouraged Israel to weep over Saul’s death and remember the good about his life, even though he had become evil and sought to kill David. “Mourn his demise and death,” David told the nation.
It is appropriate that we, too, mourn the loss of spiritual life among our leaders and pray for a renewal of faith in their ranks. We can and should pray for their salvation, even as we pray against many of their policies. The words of these three former presidents would make great prayers. Let’s use them today.
Pray with me:
Father, we ask for an awakening among America’s leaders and citizens to the fact that we were “born a Christian nation.” Bring a fresh love and reverence for Your Word, and a realization that it is indissolubly linked to America’s destiny.
Bring a revival the likes of which President Roosevelt spoke of. Cause it to “sweep through the homes of the nation and stir the hearts of men and women of all faiths to a reassertion of their belief in [You] and their dedication to [Your] will for themselves and for their world.” Solve problems experienced throughout the world with a mighty revival!
And may all Americans be reminded of and rejoice in the fact that our original laws and freedoms come from You. Bring such revival in our government that the majority humbly acknowledge Your place among us. YOU are the foundation of this nation. Restore our legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government to faith in You and to their original principles. We pray all these things in Jesus’ holy and powerful name.
Our decree:
We decree that America is a nation “under God” and is returning to her righteous roots.
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