Christian Leaders React to Inauguration Day
As Donald Trump has officially been sworn in as the 47th president of the United States, Christians leaders are sharing their take on this year’s inaugural events.
“WELCOME to America,” Pastor Jack Hibbs writes on X.
WELCOME TO AMERICA
— Jack Hibbs (@RealJackHibbs) January 20, 2025
“Happy is the nation whose God is Yahweh – the people He has chosen to be His own possession!” – psalm 33:12
May God have mercy on these United States for benevolent welfare of all who live freedom.
Protect Now President
Donald John Trump.
“Happy is the nation whose God is Yahweh – the people He has chosen to be His own possession! – Psalm 33:12
May God have mercy on these United States for benevolent welfare of all who [love] freedom.
Protect now President Donald John Trump.
Pastor Greg Locke also took to social media to share his thoughts on the inauguration.
“America is about to come up for air and breathe again,” Locke writes.
AMERICA IS ABOUT TO COME UP FOR AIR AND BREATHE AGAIN. 🇺🇸❤️
— Pastor Greg Locke 🇮🇱 (@pastorlocke) January 20, 2025
Pastor Greg Laurie of Harvest Riverside also sent out congratulatory remarks to the president.
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“Congratulations to Donald J. Trump on being elected as the 47th President of the United States of America,” Laurie writes. “May the Lord surround him with godly people who provide wise counsel as he leads our nation during this critical time in American history. God bless him, and God bless the United States of America!”
In a video, Laurie also commends the Christians who have been placed in Trump’s sphere to provide wise counsel.
Here are my thoughts and prayers for today:
— Greg Laurie (@greglaurie) January 20, 2025
Congratulations to Donald J. Trump on being elected as the 47th President of the United States of America. May the Lord surround him with godly people who provide wise counsel as he leads our nation during this critical time in… pic.twitter.com/Ly4IvePyxX
Pastor Mark Driscoll used the inauguration as one more opportunity to compare Trump and Biden’s leadership to one another.
Ahab is out and Elijah is in.
— Pastor Mark Driscoll (@PastorMark) January 20, 2025
“Ahab is out and Elijah is in,” Driscoll writes.
Rev. Franklin Graham, who gave the invocation at the inauguration, shared his gratitude for the opportunity to do so.
I was honored to give an invocation at our nation’s 60th presidential inauguration ceremony before President @realDonaldTrump and Vice President @JDVance were sworn in today. I urged those in attendance to stand still and remember the great things that God has done for this… pic.twitter.com/qcSD6s6Z4I
— Franklin Graham (@Franklin_Graham) January 20, 2025
“I was honored to give an invocation at our nation’s 60th presidential inauguration ceremony before President @realDonaldTrump and Vice President @JDVance were sworn in today,” writes Graham. “I urged those in attendance to stand still and remember the great things that God has done for this country and to keep our eyes fixed on Him. Will you join me in praying for President Trump and our leaders?”
Jentezen Franklin also praised God for Trump’s great victory.
Congratulations @RealDonaldTrump! Thank you for giving God the glory for your presidency. He will bless this. It was great to shake hands for a moment and say hello Saturday night. Honored to participate in two prayer services, praying for and speaking to many incoming cabinet… pic.twitter.com/Tt9wPY1gnv
— Jentezen Franklin (@Jentezen) January 20, 2025
Congratulations @RealDonaldTrump! Thank you for giving God the glory for your presidency. He will bless this.
Dr. Mark Rutland also commended Trump’s strong leadership as well.
Today. Not next week. Not in two years. Today the new era of American leadership begins. This administration starts today.
Today. Not next week. Not in two years. Today the new era of American leadership begins. This administration starts today.
— Dr. Mark Rutland (@DrMarkRutland) January 20, 2025
With Donald Trump officially back in office, let’s pray for the Lord’s protection and wisdom as he leads America into a new era.
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Abby Trivett is content development editor for Charisma Media.