Our Praying President

George Washington, Our Praying President

Early in his military career, George Washington’s superior officers noticed his bravery and skill as a soldier. After becoming an officer, he soon led an attack on the British that started the French and Indian War in 1754 before America became a country. During one battle, he galloped back and forth shouting orders to his men in the middle of gunfire. Two horses that he rode were shot from under him. Afterward he showed his men the bullet holes in his coat. Yet Washington was not even wounded, while many other men lost their lives.

George Washington, a quiet hero, led our soldiers through hardships. During the Revolutionary War, his troops had little food and some did not have shoes or warm clothes in the middle of winter. Washington’s faith in the cause of freedom lifted everyone’s spirits. On Christmas night in 1776, he led his men across the Delaware River in boats through snow and freezing rain. This surprise attack on the Hessian soldiers was important to winning this war and becoming a new nation.

After the war, Americans began the hard work of forming the country. George Washington won the election as the first President. At his inauguration, he bent down and kissed the Bible. Many verses of the Bible are the foundation of our country’s Constitution and Bill of Rights. We have basic liberties such as: freedom of religion, freedom of speech, and freedom of the press.

George Washington prayed for our country. He inspired others with his faith and hope.

What can I do today?  Read 1 Timothy 2:1-2

First of all, then, I urge that entreaties and prayers, petitions and thanksgivings,

be made on behalf of all men, for kings and all who are in authority,

in order that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.

 

Written for DevoKids by Peggy Billiard