In a powerful display of faith and national humility, House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senator Ted Cruz joined hundreds of believers at the Museum of the Bible for the 2026 National Gathering for Prayer and Repentance. As America stands on the threshold of its 250th anniversary, this four-hour solemn assembly moved beyond politics, focusing on a collective ‘holy desperation’ for spiritual renewal.
Speaker Mike Johnson delivered a sobering reminder that the nation’s survival is inextricably linked to its biblical roots. He warned that the liberties Americans enjoy are not guaranteed but are sustained only through faithfulness. ‘The United States’ freedom and success are rooted in its biblical foundation,’ Johnson stated, urging a defense of the country’s moral core.
Senator Ted Cruz brought the room to a moment of deep intercession, quoting 2 Chronicles 7:14. Amidst a climate of political division, his prayer was a direct appeal for divine intervention. ‘We come to you, and we ask forgiveness. We come to you, and we ask that you heal this land,’ Cruz prayed, invoking the vision of America as a ‘shining city on a hill.’
The atmosphere grew even more urgent as former missionary Andrew Brunson and other speakers highlighted the rising tide of Christian persecution globally. They warned that hostility toward the Gospel is no longer confined to distant shores but is surfacing within Western nations. Leaders urged American Christians to ‘use their freedom’ to stand for those suffering for the name of Jesus.
From all 50 states, representatives stood to pray over their respective regions, creating a unified chorus of repentance. Family Research Council President Tony Perkins emphasized that this was more than a meeting; it was a commitment to ensure ‘In God We Trust’ remains a lived reality rather than just a motto.
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