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Many of President Trump’s nominations were confirmed without much fanfare. Nominees such as Marco Rubio, Kristi Noem, and Doug Burgum sailed through the confirmation process. But the media and protestors seemed focused and appeared coordinated on stopping a select few. As hearings continued, names like Tulsi Gabbard, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and Pete Hegseth dominated every headline, homepage, and news channel.

Pray for your fellow intercessor.

 

Why was the media so focused on these three? Perhaps they didn’t have the money or manpower to focus on each nominee equally. Alternatively, I find it likely these names were picked intentionally. Perhaps these nominees were targeted because of the threat they posed to the establishment and the deep state.

This would certainly explain the continued attacks facing these leaders. RFK Jr., for example, recently faced a surge of anger and pushback over comments about autism. It’s hard to think of a Secretary who has it worse, however, than Pete Hegseth, the President’s Secretary of Defense.

I am sure everyone remembers the “Signalgate” story that broke in late March. IFA covered it and some of its aftermath. As a refresher, an anti-Trump journalist working for The Atlantic was mistakenly added to a chat on the app Signal, in which Trump administration officials, including Secretary Hegseth, discussed plans to strike the Houthis. It didn’t take long for the media to harass Secretary Hegseth after this controversy, demanding his resignation.

Recently, however, Hegseth found himself at the mercy of another controversy, once again related to Signal. According to a New York Times article published on Resurrection Sunday, Secretary Hegseth also shared “sensitive information” about strikes in Yemen with his wife and brother. It did not take long for the media to whip up a frenzy once again. NPR shared a headline arguing that this controversy “may be worse” than the last one.

As a side note, former Pentagon officials Dan Caldwell and Darin Selnick were included in this second Signal chat. Caldwell and Selnick were fired on Friday amid a probe into Pentagon leaks. On Saturday, they griped in a joint statement that they were “slandered” and were the victims of “baseless attacks.” Then, the day after their joint statement, the New York Times broke the latest Signal story. The timing seems awfully coincidental. Were these two disgruntled former employees involved in the leaking of this story?

Regardless of who leaked this information, the mainstream media has been working overtime to stir up the American people against Secretary Hegseth. The Atlantic, Politico, and NPR all published headlines earlier this week either calling Secretary Hegseth to resign or suggesting that the President might soon fire him. The media is trying to build an artificial consensus and convince the public that Pete Hegseth is a horrible choice for Defense Secretary and that his days in the Pentagon are numbered.

But are either of those things really the case?

President Trump, for his part, is adamant in his support of Secretary Hegseth. The White House made it clear the President “stands strongly” behind the Secretary of Defense, and it doesn’t look like he’ll be replaced anytime soon. And the Secretary has been working overtime to strengthen our military, cut wasteful spending, correct the previous administration’s mistakes, and remove bad actors from the armed forces. Most recently, he joined with other officials to stop America and Israel from striking Iran, an attack that could have potentially caused World War 3.

And yet, as we have learned, these wins are seen as problems by the deep state and the corrupt. Some liked the Pentagon’s wasteful spending, as it allowed them to line their pockets at the taxpayers’ expense. I’m also sure that, as awful as it sounds, some defense contractors would’ve preferred to see the beginning of a war with Iran, as a new war would mean a payday for them. As another side note, the New York Times reported on the latest Signal controversy only 4 days after it covered Secretary Hegseth’s attempts to prevent a war from starting. Is this another coincidence? Or, as some on the Right are suggesting, is this all part of a bigger plan to replace Secretary Pete Hegseth with a more conventional pick — someone who will put the deep state and the defense contractors above the American people.

There is a reason why President Trump has staffed his administration in part with unconventional outsiders. Secretary Hegseth may be a political outsider, just as the President himself once was, but he’s dangerous to all the right people. He’s protecting our nation and keeping the deep state on the back foot, all while giving glory to the Lord. He’s exactly what our nation needs right now, and it’s up to us to support him in prayer. Let’s pray he is able to accomplish all God has for him, and that the Enemy will not be able to stop his work!

Share your prayers for Secretary Hegseth in the comments below.

(Nathan Tabler is IFA’s Communications Coordinator. Photo Credit: DoD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Alexander Kubitza)

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Megan
May 7, 2025

correction on my count

Listing Pete Hegseth’s missteps: 1)Signal communication about Yemen which included timing of launching and dropping of bombs which put our military at risk 2)Pete Hegseth lied about what was included in the communication with the Atlantic releasing more of it to prove he was lying 3) Another Signal communication with his wife, brother and lawyer which included sensitive military information 4-14) Revelation that there were as many as 12 Signal communications by Hegseth which contained sensitive and top secret information. 15) Hegseth was arranging to have Musk briefed on top secret information which could be used in a war with China. Trump canceled that meeting 16) Hegseth lied about what he intended to share with Musk but was proved to be lying when a memo surfaced which revealed what was to be discussed. 17 and 18) Hegseth gook his wife to not one but several meetings with foreign militaries 19) Hegseth fired his newly appointed Chief of Staff, Deputy Chief of Staff and his senior advisor. They later issued a statement saying that the Pentagon was in chaos. 20) Hegseth fired still more of his staff.

I happened to believe that the lives of our military count for something.

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Megan
May 7, 2025

Listing Pete Hegseth’s missteps: 1)Signal communication about Yemen which included timing of launching and dropping of bombs which put our military at risk 2)Pete Hegseth lied about what was included in the communication with the Atlantic releasing more of it to prove he was lying 3) Another Signal communication with his wife, brother and lawyer which included sensitive military information 4-14) Revelation that there were as many as 12 Signal communications by Hegseth which contained sensitive and top secret information. Hegseth was arranging to have Musk briefed on top secret information which could be used in a war with China. Trump canceled that meeting 15) Hegseth lied about what he intended to share with Musk but was proved to be lying when a memo surfaced which revealed what was to be discussed. 16 and 17) Hegseth gook his wife to not one but several meetings with foreign militaries 18) Hegseth fired his newly appointed Chief of Staff, Deputy Chief of Staff and his senior advisor. They later issued a statement saying that the Pentagon was in chaos. 19) Hegseth fired still more of his staff.

I happened to believe that the lives of our military count for something.

Kim
May 7, 2025

This is misleading. Rubio was so qualified for his position that ALL of the Democrats AND Republicans in the Senate voted for him,, while Hegseth who had no experience and was clearly not qualified, had NO Democrats votes as well as 3 Republicans with many other Republicans needing to be brow beaten in order to get them to vote for him.

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Jen
May 7, 2025

Heavenly Father we pray your kingdom come and your will be done in earth as it is in heaven. No weapon formed against SoD Pete Hegseth will prosper. Every tongue that rises against him in judgment, we condemn. Guide him continually with intel from on high, wisdom, discernment and courage for each day, and continue Lord to give our President discernment and wisdom as well concerning him, all his administration and every detail brought before him, in the mighty Name of King Jesus we pray. Amen!

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Mari Williams
May 1, 2025

“A man called Peter”
Lord GOD Almighty, we pray for this Peter, Peter Hegseth, and we ask that YOU enfold him and his wife and children in YOUR loving all-powerful protective arms. In JESUS NAME, we rebuke the devourer and his attack on this good man and ask that YOU LORD thwart every one of the devil’s devices to cause him harm or unhappiness. Enable him LORD JESUS to rise above it all and to keep a clear mind and the ability to hear YOUR whisper “This is the way, Peter, walk ye in it” and use him mightily LORD GOD to accomplish YOUR purpose. Silence the enemy LORD JESUS, please and rebuke the devourer and deal with those who oppose the words and actions that he is being prompted by Your Holy Spirit to speak. In Jesus Name, and for YOUR Glory grant him great strength and wisdom and peace. Thank you Lord Jesus. Amen.

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Kim
May 1, 2025

This is misleading. Rubio was qualified for his position and so he was unanimously confirmed as secretary of state by the senate while Hegseth is clearly not qualified and the vote for him was all 47 Democrats voted against him and three Republicans with other Republicans feeling that they were forced to vote for him by the Trump camp.

    Mari
    May 1, 2025

    Yup! A whole mob voted against Our Wonderful LORD JESUS CHRIST. There is nothing new under the sun. May GOD bless Peter and crown his efforts with success!

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      Kim
      May 1, 2025

      Jesus was the most holy Son of God and his moment before a small crowd was a pivotal moment for mankind and was preordained by God. That moment cannot be compared with the United States senate considering the military qualifications and character of any man much less one who behaved in a questionable manner for most of his life. To elevate him to the same level of Jesus Christ is beyond offensive.

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      Jen
      May 7, 2025

      Right on Mari! Nothing new under the sun. May God’s blessings, wisdom, favor, guidance, strength, peace and protection be upon and all around our highly favored Peter Hegseth and all those highly favored ones chosen to work along side him.
      All glory to our God for his power, wisdom and love. We plead the Blood of Jesus over all of President Trump and his cabinet, staff and administration. Thank you LORD for your unspeakable gifts!

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Jim
April 28, 2025

Lord, you know what is happening. You know that Russia is building up its bases all along its European border and is increasing rather than decreasing military spending. and recruitment. You know that all of Europe is concerned. You know that appeasing Putin will only encourage him to be even more aggressive. You know the plans in his heart. Open the eyes of MAGA to reality. You also know that China has been relentlessly building up its military for decades while the United States has been focused on gender politics and has not paid attention to what is going on around us. You know that our naval power has declined and that our mainland lies open to missile attack. You know that time is critical. We don’t have months to waste.

We also know you love Pete Hegseth and have a plan for his life but it is not as head of Defense. We also know that hidden in the military are individuals who you have been preparing for this moment. Help Pete Hegseth to step back and bring out those who have been hidden.

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    Megan
    April 28, 2025

    Listing Pete Hegseth’s missteps: 1)Signal communication about Yemen which included timing of launching and dropping of bombs which put our military at risk 2)Pete Hegseth lied about what was included in the communication with the Atlantic releasing more of it to prove he was lying 3) Another Signal communication with his wife, brother and lawyer which included sensitive military information 4) Hegseth was arranging to have Musk briefed on top secret information which could be used in a war with China. Trump canceled that meeting 5) Hegseth lied about what he intended to share with Musk but was proved to be lying when a memo surfaced which revealed what was to be discussed. 6 and 7) Hegseth gook his wife to not one but several meetings with foreign militaries 8) Hegseth fired his newly appointed Chief of Staff, Deputy Chief of Staff and his senior advisor. They later issued a statement saying that the Pentagon was in chaos. 9) Heseth fired still more of his staff.

    MEGA news sources are not any more reliable than left wing news sources.

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      Megan
      May 6, 2025

      It has now come out that there were not just two Signal chats where Hegseth shared military information, there were over 12. Why is MAGA news and IFA not sharing this? This makes at least 19 mistakes on the part of Hegseth.

    DC
    April 29, 2025

    “Who is this who darkens my counsel with words without knowledge?”
    Job 38:2

    God to Job!

    ….. “…and have a plan for his life but it is not as head of defense.” My first thought after I read this was…. And how does he know the plans of God for SoD Hegseth?

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Jill
April 27, 2025

Our Father in Heaven,
You are gracious and righteous, a God full of compassion. You protect us from unseen forces of evil and save those who are brought low.
We lift up Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and his team. We are convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor any other created thing, will be able to separate them from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Command your angels to protect Secretary Hegseth and his team in all their ways.
There is much that is hidden in the Department of Defense. We commission the holy angels to knock down the occult shields, destroy the demonic altars, and dismantle the demonic strongholds. When wickedness is exposed, grant Secretary Hegseth and his team understanding, knowledge, wisdom, and courage.
We pray that Secretary Hegseth and his team will look to You each day. In You there is no variation or shadow due to change.
In You there is no cause for stumbling. When they face overwhelming circumstances, stir them to lean on You and not their own understanding. Give them an unmistakable supernatural sense of peace to guide their decisions. Strengthen them and uphold them in Your righteous right hand. Amen.

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Jill
April 27, 2025

Be merciful to the United States of America, O God, be merciful to her Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, for in You our souls take refuge; in the shadow of Your wings we will take refuge, till the storms of destruction pass by.
Be exalted, O God, above the heavens! Let Your glory be over all the earth!
Our hearts are steadfast, O God, our hearts are steadfast! We will sing and make melody!
Awake, angels of glory, over Secretary Hegseth and his team, over Senator Roger Wicker and the Armed Services Committee, over the Department of Defense Inspector General’s office, over the Pentagon! Wake, O harp and lyre! We will awake the dawn!
We will give thanks to You, O Lord, among the peoples. We will sing praises to You among the nations. For Your steadfast love is great to the heavens, your faithfulness to the clouds. Be exalted, O God, above the heavens! Let Your glory be over all the earth!

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Jill
April 27, 2025

Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord;
He is trampling out the vintage where the grapes of wrath are stored;
He hath loosed the fateful lightning of His terrible swift sword:
His truth is marching on.

(Chorus)
Glory, glory, hallelujah!
Glory, glory, hallelujah!
Glory, glory, hallelujah!
His truth is marching on.

O Lord, let Your truth march on in the deliberations of Senator Roger Wicker and the Armed Services committee; the Inspector General of the Department of Defense; Secretary Pete Hegseth and the military branches; the Pentagon; and all aspects of the military industrial complex. We call forth GOD’S TRUTH! Amen.

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Jill
April 27, 2025

The Pentagon is on the Potomac River.

Psalm 29:1-4,10-11
Ascribe to the Lord, O heavenly beings, ascribe to the Lord glory and strength. Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name; worship the Lord in the splendor of holiness.
The voice of the Lord is over the waters; the God of glory thunders, the Lord, over many waters. The voice of the Lord is powerful; the voice of the Lord is full of majesty. . . .
The Lord sits enthroned over the flood; the Lord sits enthroned as king forever. May the Lord give strength to his people! May the Lord bless his people with peace!

O God,
Your voice brings order out of chaos. Your voice brings forth life. Your voice instructs and disciplines.
Angels obey the voice of Your word. The Lord utters His voice before His army.
Your voice declares judgment. Your voice exults over us with loud singing.
We invite Your voice over the Potomac River and the Pentagon.
We decree THE LORD IS KING FOREVER! Amen.

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Jim
April 27, 2025

I pray for the blindness of some of the intercessors that visit this site. There have always been questions about Hegseth’s appointment, contrary to what is being claimed. Trump’s team had to bully senators into supporting him but privately they expressed concern and the concern has turned out to be true. When God choses someone he prepares them. Moses was for 40 years part of pharaoh’s court and then 40 years in the desert. David drew near to God as a shepherd, spent time as part of Saul’s court and fighting in the lower ranks and leading small groups in Saul’s army, then he led a group of men and their families in the desert, then he became king of two tribes before being made king over 12. Even Jehu climbed through the ranks of the army to become a commander and as a commander probably spent time in court before becoming king. Hegseth was in the National Guard and served off and on for 9 years. He never rose above a major which is a position that is mostly staff but can lead a small number of men. Then he jumped into journalism and his life began to unravel. The spotlight was too much for him. He drunk and went through three marriages. He has only started to turn his life around. Pete Hegseth’s skill is as a communicator and has not been in the military for a very long time and is still mentally in the Iraq war. Being a military leader of multiple branches requires skill. It requires knowledge of military strategy, both ours and the enemies. And in todays battlefield a person has to understand cyber security and rapidly changing technology. A confrontation with China will be Naval. We, therefore need someone with a navy background. We know God has been preparing someone.

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Megan
April 27, 2025

Lord, I pray that Pete Hegseth continue to grow in you because you love him. I pray that he be removed as head of Defense because he is not ready and you did not choice him for that position. I pray that you will help him deal with this setback. Replace him with the man that you have been preparing to hold that position. Open the eyes of the intercessor so that they can discern your will and see the difference between your will and MEGA politics.

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Kristine Stith
April 26, 2025

Father God, I pray for our Country, President Trump and the Sec of Defense. I ask for a hedge of protection around them and their families Lord. Continue to give them wisdom and guidance in leading our country. Reveal to them the bad actors in our government and help them to decern the correct punishments. We thank you and Praise in Jesus’ Name. Amen

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Amethyst
April 26, 2025

I know God is in this prayer post for Pete because I had a burden on my heart to pray for him yesterday. I prayed for him for a while yesterday but I didn’t know why and I didn’t even remember who he was other than he was in Trumps cabinet. The Holy Spirit told me to pray for Pete. I am so moved by the love and unity of this organization in partnering with the Holy Spirit. God bless Pete Hegseth and all of Trumps cabinet as well as IFA and all intercessors.

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Liz
April 26, 2025

It is now coming out that, contrary to claims, a memo was being prepared to show Musk 29 China-related “special access programs,” which are our military’s most sensitive secrets.

One source for this claim is a memo (written evidence) which was written by Acting Pentagon General Counsel Charles Young stating that it had been put on hold.

Hegseth is clearly not qualified to lead our Defense Department.

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Sandy
April 26, 2025

YES – this man needs Prayer – but he needs more than Prayer – he needs to know Jesus Christ as Saviour and Lord.. Should this man be in this highly responsible post?? This is a very serious question.

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    Jim R
    April 27, 2025

    Sandy and Liz both posted prayers that are contrary to those who support peace through strength through negotiations. Trump has reasons for selecting Hegseth and these two posts hare are not in agreement.

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      Tom
      April 27, 2025

      You are wrong and sadly misinformed. If you will remember DeSantis and Haley campaigned on ‘peace through strength’ while Trump called them ‘war mongers.’ So, it is interesting that you now associate Trump with ‘peace with strength’. He has seemly changed his position but not clearly said that he has changed his mind. Never acknowledged that DeSantis and Haley were right and he was wrong. And the reason there is opposition to Hegseth is because we have only months to prepare for a confrontation with China and the only path for peace is if we are so strong that entering into a war with us is unthinkable and Hegseth was inexperienced at leading and does not have the background and there was no time to waste trying to ‘train’ him. And this is exactly what had happened. One mistake after another. Months into this administration and the Pentagon is in chaos.

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        Jim
        April 28, 2025

        What Trump is trying to do is the reverse of ‘peace through strength.’ Forcing Ukraine to give up Crimea signals that we are weak. It tells Russia and China that out desire to avoid confrontation is so important to us that we will give up anything they want to appease them.

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Larry Weiler
April 26, 2025

To all who are so quick to complain about Pete and point out his faults I agree with DJ below.
Do not judge or you will be judged (Mathew 7.1)
There is only one Lawgiver and Judge, the One who is able to save and destroy. But you who are you to judge your neighbor? (James 4.12)
So I say to you that I believe that all of President Trump’s picks are God’s choices also and I trust that they are being guided by God. Trust in God

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    Susan
    April 26, 2025

    Most are not discussing Hegseth’s value as a man or his standing with God but rather his experience and his qualifications for a particular political post. This is common sense. No one is going to hire someone with no experience to wire their house or allow someone who is not a doctor to operate on them. For a position with that much responsibility, of course, his experience and character are important considerations and taking those into consideration has nothing to do with judging his spiritual worth before God.

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DC
April 26, 2025

Sharing prayers for Secretary Hegseth is what the above call out requests.

Triune and Everlasting God – EL Olam; EL Elyon – God Most High… You speak and creation responds, Your Voice, LORD, strikes with flashes of lightening, You are the Avenger of perjury. You, LORD, are the Eternal One who knows, sees and hears ALL things. Before a word is on my lips you know it completely, O LORD. You are worthy to be praised.

Father, I thank You that You have set Your face upon President Trump, VP Vance,
his cabinet and all those who are working for the reset of this Nation. Give them Your unwavering determination to persevere in all that is before them, deliver them from the hands and mouths of this Nations’ enemies – known and unknown , enlighten their paths with Your wisdom, discernment and truth. You are a shield to all who trust in You.

I pray You will deliver SoD Hegseth from the lying lips and deceitful tongues, that Your Right Hand hold him up and You will fight for him and he will hold Your peace. May his boots be as iron and bronze, and as his days, so shall his strength be. Ride the heavens to help him, LORD.

You are worthy to be praised.

In the matchless and magnificent Name of The Word, LORD Jesus. Amen

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Ronald Mendenhall
April 25, 2025

Praying for victory over every demonic assignment and nefarious assault against our Sec. of Defense, Pete Hegseth. Surround him with your mighty warring angels to destroy all the enemy’s activities and protect him, his family and his trusted staff in the mighty name of Jesus! Amen!

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Robin Robinson
April 25, 2025

1 John 4:4 . . . GREATER IS HE THAT IS IN YOU THAN HE THAT IS IN THE WORLD!

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Linda Lucas
April 25, 2025

dear Lord Jesus, there are many complaints going around right now about the way Peter Hegseth is doing his job. Now, he may not be able to monitor every hour of every day how his staff is behaving or what they may have fallen down on in their duties. But overall, I do believe that he is working hard to do the very best he can to watch over each and every staff member and how they are doing to do their best in all areas of their assignments, and he himself is doing what I believe to be a very excellent job carrying out all the various things that he promised the POTUS he would cover in a righteous and thorough manner. None of us are perfect and there may be employees who do not understand the seriousness of being secretive in confidential matters. Pete Hegseth has not been working in a Hap hazard way. All of America is so proud of him and the way he is honoring the need for secrecy in Top Secret situations. Stop trying to find fault with men who are devoted to doing all they can to clean this country up. Thank you for your prayers for Pete and all Trump’s selections for this new and great Administration.

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    Kim
    April 25, 2025

    All of America is NOT PROUD OF HIM. The issue is Hegseth’s performance.

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    Megan
    April 25, 2025

    Honoring the need for secrecy???!!!!!!!!!

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    Kim
    May 7, 2025

    Monitor his staff? How about monitoring his behavior! It has come out that there were not just two Signal communications but more than 12 where Hegseth shared top secret or sensitive information.

Lorenzen Will
April 25, 2025

If we had a Democratic president, IFA would be praying that the truth about the Secretary of Defense’s drinking problems, womanizing, and security leaks would be revealed. People would praying on here that God would show the truth. The partisanship on this site is not Christian. To be a Christian is to ask Jesus into your life and forgive your sins. To be a Christian does not mean that you have to support Trump or any human political party. The partisanship here is shameful.

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    Linda Lucas
    April 25, 2025

    I agree that folks need to be patient and tolerant when minor mistakes take place, or even when someone has been lax about their duties and must be fired. With a new group of people some adjustments may have to be made, in keeping or letting go of men and women who don’t fit in or are not experienced enough to continue in their assigned duties. But the supervisor in charge of all staff should not be trashed for any mistake or error in judgement . Hegseth is surely doing all he can. Some changes in staff may be needed going forward. He, like everyone else, could use some patience and prayers. Give him time and understanding. He’s the right man for the job, you will see. Thank you!

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      Susan
      April 25, 2025

      His mistakes are not minor. He was not hiring strangers out of a long list of job applicates for some minor position in a company. These positions are important. And the people he hired, he said he had known them for years. But even if he had not known them for years, he still had limitless government resources to look into and review these candidates. And we are not talking about one, but an entire group being fired…for NO REASON. This on top of his other missteps.

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    DJ
    April 25, 2025

    “Do not judge, or you too will be judged” (Matthew 7:1).
    “There is only one Lawgiver and Judge, the one who is able to save and destroy. But you—who are you to judge your neighbor?” (James 4:12).

    Father, God, I pray that I can remove the rafter from my own eye before trying to remove the splinter from anyone else’s eye. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
    In Jesus mighty name, Amen

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      Lorenzo Will
      April 26, 2025

      If we are going to examine the sermon on the mount, how about Matthew 5:43-48 where Jesus calls us to love our enemies, rather than call them names like Demon-crats and calls us to judge all the same, as God treats all people the same. sends rain on the just and unjust. Since the beginning of January 2025, 10 prominent Republicans, Ray Holmberg, Ricci Wynne, Justin Eichorn, Le’Veon Bell, Ryan Jenks, Gary Clark, Aaron Craig Gleason, Zachary Radcliff, David Daniel, and Andrew Taake have all made news for child sex crimes. 0 Democrats have made news for child sex crimes. If the parties were reversed, do you think IFA would be reporting on this? You know they would. As Christians, why not treat all people equally, it is what Jesus told us to do.

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Jim
April 25, 2025

i pray that the eyes of MAGA will be opened. I pray for the blindness of some of the intercessors that visit this site. There have always been questions about Hegseth’s appointment, contrary to what is being claimed. Trump’s team had to bully senators into supporting him but privately they expressed concern and the concern has turned out to be true. When God choses someone he prepares them. Moses was for 40 years part of pharaoh’s court and then 40 years in the desert. David drew near to God as a shepherd, spent time as part of Saul’s court and fighting in the lower ranks and leading small groups in Saul’s army, then he led a group of men and their families in the desert, then he became king of two tribes before being made king over 12. Even Jehu climbed through the ranks of the army to become a commander and as a commander probably spent time in court before becoming king. Hegseth was in the National Guard and served off and on for 9 years. He never rose above a major which is a position that is mostly staff but can lead a small number of men. Then he jumped into journalism and his life began to unravel. The spotlight was too much for him. He drunk and went through three marriages. He had only started to turn his life around. Being a military leader of multiple branches requires skill. It requires knowledge of military strategy, both ours and the enemies. And in todays battlefield a person has to understand cyber security and rapidly changing technology.

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    Linda Lucas
    April 25, 2025

    Let he who is without sin cast the first stone. No human being is stellar perfect. Young people fall from grace. But that is part of learning. Lord Jesus, teach us not to be so critical of one another. If we can’t be kind and loving to one another here on earth, how can we manage to be part of a Church without blemish or spots, suitable to be fit for the catching away of the Bride of Christ. Stay in the Word and we will all learn and be ready for the blessed appearance of the Lord Jesus. Show us the areas where we need to grow in love with one another. Thank You, friends!

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      Susan
      April 25, 2025

      This sounds religious but has nothing to do with Godly wisdom. No one is discussing Hegseth’s standing with God but rather his fitness for a political post. If one follows your logic any drunker or thug or criminal should be considered for any top position in our military or government because ‘one should caste no stone.’ Of course, his experience and character are important considerations and taking those into consideration has nothing to do with judging his spiritual worth before God.

      You aren’t going to go to a surgeon who has a drinking problem or hire a thief to paint the interior of your house. It has to do with stupidity not judging.

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      Jim
      April 25, 2025

      It is not a matter of disqualifying anyone from moving forward in their life because they went through a rough path in their life, but rather a recognition that it takes years before a person can stabilize their life and even more time before anyone can be certain that that person is going to stay on the same path. Not enough time has passed. But even his having turned his life around, that in of itself while a good thing for him personally, does not make up for his lack of experience.

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DrRuth Charles
April 25, 2025

Yes. Those three were prophetically spoken over by credible prophetic leaders about the impact that they would make for the Lord in our nation and so of course they would be attacked but we agree with what the Lord has spoken and that’s what we speak and contend for with our prayers and our actions.

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    Liz
    April 25, 2025

    The history of Israel is a lesson for us if only we would listen. Prophets like Jeremiah spoke against the prevailing tide of large numbers of prophets telling the people what they wanted to hear.

    Yes, God uses donkeys at times but notice that the donkey spoke once and was put aside. Yes, God is using Trump for some good things but Trump is clearly a carnal Christian. Not everything he says is a proclamation from the mouth of God. Against the facts, he claims Ukraine started the war. One minute he says that he is firing Powell and the next minute he says he isn’t. One minute Zelensky is a dictator and a few days later, Trump says he ‘never said that’.

    A true prophet of God would have rebuked MAGA was their attacks against Mike Pence.

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      Tom
      April 25, 2025

      One minute the Chinese tariffs are to be in the 140%’s and weeks later he has reversed direction and is saying they will be lower by 60%. MAGA doesn’t seem to understand how serious it is with a world leader has an ad hoc policy that changes by the minute. The bond market came close to collapsing. That is why Trump suddenly changed direction. He didn’t want the bond market to collapse. Are your MAGA news sources explaining any of this to you? When I look, there is no mention.

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        TJ
        April 26, 2025

        Trump reversed directions on Powell probably because the stock market continued to sharply drop. He says that the Chinese are discussing tariffs and they say they are not. It is sad when an American believes what a foreign power says, and an enemy foreign power says, over that of his own leader. Anyone who says that Ukraine started the war and forces his representative to vote that way in the UN is clearly not an honest person.

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Shpend Shyti
April 25, 2025

Praying for the Lord’s protection on Pete Hegseth, President Trump, and the Administration.
Praying for American people for unity, love, humbleness and guidance from our Almighty.
In the Name of Jesus Christ, Amen!

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Ralph Armstrong
April 24, 2025

While I strongly respect Pete Hegseth as our Secretary of Defense, and fully agree with his superb qualifications, and with 99% of his recommendations, I vehemently disagree with his recommendation to not militarily strike Iran’s nukes. I personally believe we should militarily destroy Iran’s nuclear program, their missile factories and their drone factories, and shut down their oil fields. After all, the USA remains the most powerful nation in the history of the world.

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    T Mc
    April 25, 2025

    Ralph, not everyone will see through you subtle send up of foreign policy and assume you are serious and not having a joke at our expense. Good try.

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Kim
April 24, 2025

Father, we come and lift up Secretary Pete Hegseth up to you and pray a hedge of protection around him from the firey darts coming towards him. Expose the truth and let Your Glory shine over DC. In Jesus name
Amen

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Margaret Bell
April 24, 2025

Father God, you are to be honored. You are above all. I am grateful that we can come with our concerns to you Most High God, God above all gods, God above any political party. I are saddened over some of the treatments, the smears, the belittling, the ruthless, the tearing down, the ill behavior of adults attacking able and qualified leaders.. May the attackers see they are lowering themselves by lowering others. I ask for your protection from sinfu and harmfull words and deeds. I sask for protection of each man and protection of all family members. I ask for your wisdom to rest on each man. Guide, I ask, in the nName of Jesus, Amen

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Debbie
April 24, 2025

Heavenly Father we lift up Pete Hegseth to you. We know evil is trying to destroy him but we know the power You have over evil. We pray for Pete and his family that they can stand strong in you Father. Amen

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Julie
April 24, 2025

We are praying for Pete to have the mind of Christ ! He is the man for this season ! He has the heart to do the Right thing ! He’s not a man pleaser and he is bold ! Lord I thank you No weapon formed against him will prosper . And every tongue that rises against him in judgement – he shall condemn those words and his righteousness is of you Lord 🙏make him strong in your might !God Give him your wisdom and discernment on decisions for our military , his family and life . Give him divine rest daily in you Lord ! Protection for him and his family ! Wisdom beyond his years . Lord you are so faithful and love him very much and want him prosper and be in good health even as his soul is prospering ! Put the right people around him and remove those they shouldn’t be . Right people in the Right place ! Thank you Jesus you are more than enough ! Amen

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Tom
April 24, 2025

The Secretary of Defense is key to the security of this country especially as international tensions increase, and Mr. Hegseth is one of the least qualified candidates in the history of that post.

The men who were fired were Hegseth’s Chief of Staff, Deputy Chief of Staff and his senior advisor. We are not talking about clerks. All were key positions and were appointed less than two months ago. So, which is it? Either Hegseth made some very bad decisions about the filling of his key positions or these men are reliable??? Either case does not look good for Hegseth, and their claims that the Pentagon is in chaos is a revelation to which we need to pay attention.

I want to point out that the first Signal conversation took place over DAYS. Included in it, despite Hegseth’s claims, were the times, the weapons and the targets. All of this information put our men at risk. Here Mr. Hegseth was suppposedly chosen because he ‘cared’ about the foot soldier and here he is putting their lives at risk in a careless manner.

I want to point out that the person who passed information on to Hegseth did so using acceptable means of protected communication, so Hegseth should have known that what he was doing was not following military protocol.

There wasn’t just one Signal Message. There was two. Then he took his wife to several meetings with military leaders of OTHER COUNTRIES. In other words, he put the military of other countries at risk.

Mr. Trump has said that he liked Mr. Hegseth because he ‘looked good on camera.’ That is not a good enough reason to put him over such an important position.

I really hate the way that anything related to Trump immediately defaults to conspiracy theories. I don’t think that is the case here. We are, after all, talking about men that Hegseth hired and his taking his wife to meetings. The actional items all started and ended with Hegseth. I voted for Mr. Trump three times, but I question the wisdom of his choice of Mr. Hegseth. It is against everything that the Bible teaches for Christians to follow a leader in an unquestioning manner.

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Darlene Estlow
April 24, 2025

Father, I lift up Pete Hegseth. Strengthen him and may he walk in your wisdom. Confuse his enemies and make his path strong. Thank you for him.

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Carrie Power
April 24, 2025

Lord Bless Pete!
Guide him, guard him and protect him!
Also Trump and his mighty mew and women and the USA!
Amen

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Howard Smith
April 24, 2025

Praying

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barbara smith
April 24, 2025

Let no weapon formed against Sec Pete Hegseth prosper in the mighty Name of Jesus. I pray for his mind that he will not be discouraged or dismayed. I pray that the joy of the Lord would be his strength!

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Sunny
April 24, 2025

I pray that God will thwart the efforts of the enemy to impede the forward progress of Secretary Hegseth as he does his job to keep our country safe and secure. I pray that all precautions will be taken to keep communications classified and unbreachable. I pray that any spies or individuals with dishonorable or treasonous intent will be caught and arrested. This is my earnest prayer.

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Nelson Rodriguez
April 24, 2025

This is a spiritual war and a political one. We intercede to the Father that the Lord’s purpose for Official Hegseth be complete in and through him. In Jesus’ name.

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Tom
April 24, 2025

I am disappointed that the IFA is not being entirely honest here. The Secretary of Defense is key to the security of this country especially as international tensions increase, and Mr. Hegseth is one of the least qualified candidates in the history of that post.

The men who were fired were Hegseth’s Chief of Staff, Duty Chief of Staff and an advisor. We are not talking about clerks. All were key positions and were appointed less than two months ago. So, which is it? Either Hegseth made some very bad decisions about the filling of his key positions or these men are reliable??? Either case does not look good for Hegseth, and their claims that the Pentagon is in chaos is a revelation to which we need to pay attention.

I want to point out that the first Signal conversation took place over DAYS. Included in it, despite Hegseth’s claims, were the times, the weapons and the targets. All of this information put our men at risk. Here Mr. Hegseth was suppposedly chosen because he ‘cared’ about the foot soldier and here he is putting their lives at risk in a careless manner.

I want to point out that the person who passed information on to Hegseth did so using acceptable means of protected communication, so Hegseth should have known that what he was doing was not following military protocol.

There wasn’t just one Signal Message. There was two. Then he took his wife to several meetings with military leaders of OTHER COUNTRIES. In other words, he put the military of other countries at risk.

Mr. Trump has said that he liked Mr. Hegseth because he ‘looked good on camera.’ That is not a good enough reason to put him over such an important position.

I really hate the way that anything related to Trump immediately defaults to persecution. I don’t think that is the case here. I voted for Mr. Trump three times, and I question the wisdom of his choice of Mr. Hegseth. It is against everything that the Bible teaches for Christians to follow a leader in an unquestioning manner.

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    barbara smith
    April 24, 2025

    It’s clear that Pete Hegseth is being set up by deep state players still in the administration. Signal was used by the previous administration as well. We must be careful to discern truth. There is demonic oppression involved in keeping gays in the military and making America a strong nation militarily is not popular with those that oppose our nation like the Chinese that have infiltrated every part of our nation even the military.

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      Mary
      April 24, 2025

      Good answer. I would also like to point out that it’s usually the “key positions” that are most likely to be problematic, and possibly treasonous.

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      Megan
      April 24, 2025

      Let’s get our facts right. The first Signal communication was exposed by a journalist. Hegseth admitted that it happened. His wife was photographed entering a room where a meeting was taking place with military leaders from another country by multiple journalists.. The journalists were invited to be there for a briefing which took place before the meeting started. Hegseth announced the firings of I think as many as six people that he had hired. His former chief of staff is one of the ones saying that the Pentagon is in chaos. Since Hegseth hired him, I assume he is not deep state.

      So, the sources is Hegseth himself, his former chief of staff and others that he had hired, multiple journalist with photographic evidence. A recording made by another journalist.

      No deep state was involved.

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Karen
April 24, 2025

I read an article in the conservative treehouse that spoke of the deep state CIA that is attacking Pete Hegseth, because he threatens their continued ability to corrupt things. Pete Hegseth is not a neocon, and therefore the deep state want him out. We declare no weapon formed against him will prosper because he is the Lord servant, and his righteousness is from the Lord in the name of Jesus.

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Bernadine Rosno
April 24, 2025

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May the Lord give them all wisdom and discernment. May they LISTEN to the Holy Spirit, and NOT man, or their own minds. A hedge of protection over them as well. Lord, make a way for peace and truth in Your Holy Name, We come against any demonic forces or witch craft that may be against this administration! Amen!

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Bernadine Rosno
April 24, 2025

May the Lord give them all wisdom and discernment. May they LISTEN to the Holy Spirit, and NOT man, or their own minds. A hedge of protection over them as well. Lord, make a way for peace and truth in Your Holy Name, We come against any demonic forces or witch craft that may be against this administration! Amen!

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Tom
April 24, 2025

I am disappointed that the IFA is not being entirely honest here. The Secretary of Defense is key to the security of this country especially as international tensions increase, and Mr. Hegseth is one of the least qualified candidates in the history of that post.

The men who were fired were Hegseth’s Chief of Staff, Duty Chief of Staff and an advisor. We are not talking about clerks. All were key positions and were appointed less than two months ago. So, which is it? Either Hegseth made some very bad decisions about the filling of his key positions or these men are reliable??? Either case does not look good for Hegseth, and their claims that the Pentagon is in chaos is a revelation to which we need to pay attention.

I want to point out that the first Signal conversation took place over DAYS. Included in it, despite Hegseth’s claims, were the times, the weapons and the targets. All of this information put our men at risk. Here Mr. Hegseth was suppposedly chosen because he ‘cared’ about the foot soldier and here he is putting their lives at risk in a careless manner.

I want to point out that the person who passed information on to Hegseth did so using acceptable means of protected communication, so Hegseth should have known that what he was doing was not following military protocol.

There wasn’t just one Signal Message. There was two. Then he took his wife to several meetings with military leaders of OTHER COUNTRIES. In other words, he put the military of other countries at risk.

Mr. Trump has said that he liked Mr. Hegseth because he ‘looked good on camera.’ That is not a good enough reason to put him over such an important position.

I really hate the way that anything related to Trump immediately defaults to persecution. I don’t think that is the case here. I voted for Mr. Trump three times, and I question the wisdom of his choice of Mr. Hegseth.

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    Mary
    April 24, 2025

    Signal Chat was a trap set up by the previous administration.

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      Megan
      April 24, 2025

      Where do people get this nonsense? How can a site that is devoted to intercession be filled with such twisted conspiracy theories? This happened three months into the new administration. Biden’s team had cleared out. The key players–all Hegseth appointees– knew that communicating through Signal was not part of military protocol. They initiated the call. One of them included the journalist.

      We are not talking about just one Signal communication. We are talking about HEGSETH taking his wife to military meetings.

      We are taking about HEGSETH firing people HE hired.

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Niecy
April 24, 2025

We certainly pray for him. But we also know that he is inexperienced in such a position.
Many of my family is in and has been in the military.
People are ok with things until it affects them.
We need to be praying for the protection of our nation and those who are in harms way, especially because of situations like that.
Our military is the one that’s in harms way if he continues to do things like that. I don’t think it’s worth the lives of those people.
“To much is given, much is required”.
Some may not be able or willing to meet the requirements.
His lawyer was also included in the Signal Chat.
Yes he needs much prayer. I’m sure there are others who could do the job without putting the lives of so many of our sons and daughters at risk. Only God knows what else has happened. I pray that God will remove the hardness of his heart thay caused him to repeat the same problem.
Maybe the 1st time was a mistake. But not the 2nd time.

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Deborah Lindsay
April 24, 2025

I pray every day for the Blood of Jesus over Donald Trump and all the people working with him and their families in Jesus Name! No weapon formed against them shall prosper!!! Believing for favor for them with both God and man!!!

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Doyin Oluwole
April 24, 2025

Brothers and sisters in Christ, “a great and effective door has been opened” for the Trump Administration “but there are many adversaries” (1 Corinthians 26:9)! Let’s pray that every resistance to progress, success, results, reformation and peace in this land be broken by the Power of Resurrection: in the name of Jesus!

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Joann McKay
April 24, 2025

I have read Pete’s #1 best seller, “The War on Warriors”. This young man has his head on straight. He is building our military and droves of young people are signing up! No one cares more about our nation’s security and defense to care for citizens of America!!! than Pete

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AJ
April 24, 2025

Do not quit, The Lord will fight your battles for you. Declare victory, this is a battle that will be fought on your knees before God almighty, it cannot be won by your own strength and wisdom. You have been called for “such a time as this,” answer the call with humility before God and He will defeat your enemies for you!
Father God, we thank You for prevailing over our enemies and providing Secretary Hegseth with a sling and a stone and without the defenses of the physical but with the power of the Holy Spirit Secretary Hegseth will defeat his enemies and the enemies of our country. Place a hedge of protection around Secretary Hegseth, his family and all of those who are truly fighting for our country, expose our enemies especially those who are wolves in sheep clothing. Lord, let this battle and victory be a reminder to those who mock us as believers, who mock You – let them see Your righteous right hand! Let freedom reign, let liberty prevail and may Your face shine upon us as a nation once again! In the mighty name of Jesus, amen and amen!

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    Susan
    April 24, 2025

    I boldly cancel this prayer.

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      Mary
      April 24, 2025

      I cancel your cancellation. It is a righteous prayer for a righteous leader and against the enemies of God.

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Ginger
April 24, 2025

Amen. I pray for all the Truth to be brought to light. That the accusers be exposed. In Jesus name

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    Susan
    April 24, 2025

    The truth has been brought to light. At least three of the accusers are men that Hegseth himself picked.

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Patti Bangle
April 24, 2025

Not really a prayer here. Hegseth just reminds me of another Jehu. Kind of a loose cannon, but used by God to bring about needed change against a formidable foe. But his motives are right, his heart is right and Trump supports him. I suppose my prayer would be for God to give Hegseth the courage to stand and stay standing, because his fight in not against flesh and blood either…

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    Tom
    April 24, 2025

    I want to point out that Jehu was a commander in the army BEFORE he became king. So, even with Jehu, God spent time preparing him to lead and he HAD EXPERIENCE LEADING AN ARMY. Mr. Hegseth, on the other hand, is a journalist by trade with a few years in the lower ranks of the army. Big difference.

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Abbie Priddis
April 24, 2025

I felt led to pray for the families of these people under attack. God called them for a certain position but He knew their family was a unit and would also need His protective covering. Lord thank You for being more than enough to protect all.
No weapon formed against them will prosper but that every lie perpetrated against them would be shown for what it is – a lie

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Brenda D
April 24, 2025

I think the Secretary of Defense should be able to keep military secrets. Even his wife and family do not need to know military plans of the US. Why does he feel like sharing info with people without clearance? If these are not his own texts, it seems he could prove it fairly easily. Prove it is a lie. If it’s not, he needs a lesson on confidentiality.

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Rachel Bushnell
April 24, 2025

Heavenly Father, We are grateful for Pete Hegseth and that You brought Pete to the US Gov’t for such a time as this. We pray for protection on his life and family and work. For protection over him from attacks on his character. Please guide him as he makes decisions on the front line.

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Joyce Chapman
April 24, 2025

Thank you God for Pete Hegseth….his courage, his faith, his determination to do the right thing, his love of country. These are all things that make his a great leader. Protect him and his family from those who would try to harm him. Continue to give him the courage to do the right thing. Help him keep his eyes on You; to look neither to the left or right. Cover him with your protective hand and minister to his heart and mind. Remind him that he is yours and you will fight his battles for him.

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    Megan
    April 24, 2025

    I am really disappointed that so many Christians have so little regard for the safety of our military.

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Michele P
April 24, 2025

Papa God, You alone know the ultimate truth about everything. You alone know what fits best into Your plans and purposes. With Pete Hegsgeth, President Trump, and all his appointees, let every wicked plan formed against them be foiled and revealed. May Your will come about in all their lives. Knowingly or unknowingly, may they absolutely come into agreement with Your will and Your designs. We know in part, but You know all. We invite You into our nation, into its leadership, into its people, into media, into education, into defense, into churches, and ask You to have Your way with us all.

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    Anne Clements
    April 24, 2025

    Michele May I share your prayer with my group who prays for America and our government?
    Well said ..so glad Pappa hears us !

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Cathy Canfield
April 24, 2025

Father, we need you and your will to protect our new administration particularly Secretary Hegseth from the evil forces who are trying to remove him. Reveal the truth and send your Angel Army in his defense. Expose the lies to the people of this nation! Stifle/crush the enemies and give wisdom and knowhow to Hegseth and our new administration every step of the way. Protect and give wisdom to all the major players in this new administration and crush the evil.
In Jesus name we pray!

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Jen
April 24, 2025

The gates of hell shall not prevail against God’s people, His church.

“The Lord Almighty will bring them (His enemies) crashing down like branches cut off a tree. The proudest and highest of them will be cut down and humiliated.”
‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭10‬:‭33‬ ‭GNT‬‬

“For the strength of the wicked will be shattered, but the Lord takes care of the godly.” Psalms‬ ‭37‬:‭17‬ ‭NLT‬‬ Glory Hallelujah!!!

“The Lord frustrates the plans of the nations and thwarts all their schemes. But the Lord’s plans stand firm forever; his intentions can never be shaken.”
‭‭Psalms‬ ‭33‬:‭10‬-‭11‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Holy is the Word of the Lord!!!

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Monte
April 24, 2025

I agree with your article and will continue to pray for Hegseth and US Military. However, if he is opposed to bombing Iran’s Nuclear program, he needs enlightenment. It is not the start of a war, it is the end of a war. I believe God Himself went to war after October 7th and has destroyed Iran’s proxies and is now going to deal with the “head of the snake”… Iran’s Nuclear program and it’s satanic leaders. The USA and Israel together is the most powerful Military alignment in the History of mankind and Iran and it’s allies are totally outmatched. Now is not the time to be chickenhearted. If we don’t deal with this problem now, we and our children will regret it in my opinion. Jeremiah 49. 34-39. (Elam is Iran)🇺🇸🇮🇱

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Debra U
April 24, 2025

This Signal app seems like a flawed choice. If it is so easy to include dangerous listeners who really arent part of the secured participants. 2 strikes.

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Vikki Valente
April 24, 2025

Father, impart to Pete the Wisdom that the kings of this earth long to know but they are not in position to know. Give him instruction and possibly course corrections that You divinely inspired. Oh Mighty God, cause him to pause, selah, reflect and know when you say proceed or halt. Give him wisdom regarding any continued involvement on the part of his wife in high level government meetings. Cause, by Your faithful intervention, the identification and revelation of traitors in his midst. Protect him and his family from all harm! Thank you Father for hearing our prayers!

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Sharilyn K Pollen
April 24, 2025

I awoke in the night with a very heavy burden to pray for Pete Hegseth. I just saw this e-mail now. Pete is under attack! He carries a very heavy load with leading our military. I am praying for God to strengthen and encourage him and that no weapon formed against him will prosper. We are so grateful as a nation for Pete’s service! We will continue to pray for all those who lead our great country.

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Kelli N
April 24, 2025

The Deep State are telling on themselves with these attacks. Keep up the good work, Hegseth! Let no weapon formed against you prosper. I pray God’s perfect peace over your heart and mind and your family in the mighty name of Jesus, our King & Conqueror!

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Jim Matheu
April 24, 2025

Lord Jesus I bind every attack of the enemy upon my brother Pete Hegseth and I release from Heaven Angelic protection to surround him as he does the job of battle through the Deep state to remove the evil forces that are motivating them to take advantage of the American public, I release this now by the Power of Your Blood, The Authority of Your Word and the use of Your Mighty Name Jesus Amen HALLELUJAH

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Iris May
April 24, 2025

Are you sure he did not send messages? I support him, but I want the truth.

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    Kelli N
    April 24, 2025

    Does it really matter, Iris, if a mistake was made? Nobody is perfect. The media is using the tactic of magnifying every minor error to declare a fake consensus that heads must roll! In the big scheme of things, mistakes will be made. Truth is this administration is not giving them much to tear apart so they magnify minor things and even make stuff up.

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      Susan
      April 24, 2025

      His mistakes are not minor unless you consider the possible deaths of our military to be ‘minor’. And we are talking about quite a few mistakes. Two Signal Communications, one taking place over several days; several important meetings which he took his wife to; appointing and in less than two months firing his second and third in command and an advisor and the reports from them that the Pentagon is in chaos. What are we talking about so far? Seven mistakes? Seven MAJOR mistakes?

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Mary Ann Mertz
April 24, 2025

We thank you Father God for Sec Pete Hegseth! We believe that you have anointed and appointed him for such a time as this. We ask for you to give him continued strength, courage, and focus on what needs to be done, and let these murky lies roll over him. We pray that every lying spirit be pulled down. The leakers exposed! We thank you for keeping him in your care and guiding his every step and decision. Father, without you we are nothing! BUT through you ALL things are possible. Amen and Amen

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Pam Zook
April 24, 2025

Thank You Lord for the appointments our President has made – especially that of Mr. Hegseth. We ask Your divine protection over him. Galvanize the mission he has taken on and give him the stamina and fortitude needed to see it to completion. Let those intent on prospering themselves at the cost of our national defense come to no good end. In Jesus name we pray.

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Nancy Baker
April 24, 2025

I agree with every statement in this article regarding Pete Hegseth. He is the right man for the job and is doing it very well.

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James Tucker
April 24, 2025

You know when people actually do their job there should not be anyone trying to bring them down to their level. There was enough people during the Biden wasn’t doing there jobs but nobody on the democrat side said nothing.

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    Mary K
    April 24, 2025

    Such a good point, James. And when you consider the source of the criticism of Hegseth, the lying fake news media, all the more reason to trust him.

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Jeremiah
April 24, 2025

I had a terrible dream within the past few hours about Pete Hegseth being tortured, and woke up and prayed for him, his family, and the administration. I rarely remember my dreams, but this one was awful and led me to pray. I happened to then see this article and thought perhaps God allowed me to have that dream to think and pray for Pete along with many others.

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    Doris
    April 24, 2025

    I woke up last night and wondered if I was suppose to pray. I did not. But when I read IFA s article just now and read your prayer I prayed for him. . Thank you for posting this.

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    Jeremiah
    April 28, 2025

    I hesitated to share details at the time of this dream I had, but I believed it was Russian men torturing him in my dream. I’m not sure what to think about dreams honestly, but just wanted to share in case anyone was interested. Still praying for Hegseth. I understand some of the concerns with him, his lack of experience in some areas, and also the concerns brought up here about those in the Pentagon that may be working against him. He most likely has many people against him in the Pentagon, and then of course China, Russia, Iran, and others seeking to destroy our country and him personally. A lot going on all around him. May God give him wisdom and discernment in his current role. If he’s not meant to be in the role, may God lead him out of it at some point. But for now I pray that he is sensitive to God’s leading in his current role.

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Toni Kushner
April 24, 2025

Father, May Your will be done, give him and his family strength and protection they need to fight this battle and do what is right for the country. For the battle is Yours, give those involved in making decisions the wisdom, knowledge and understanding to put aside politics and move forward to do what is wise We need You Lord, help us .

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Lila
April 24, 2025

I pray the Psalms of warrior David for our Secretary of Defense. That God will bring confusion and chaos into the enemies camp. That Hegseth will go to the Lord for strength and wisdom.

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Sandra
April 24, 2025

Father God, may each of President Trumps appointees, staff members, diplomats to various countries, from the highest in authority to the lowest in a service capacity…..all be under your powerfully protective arm, and led by your wisdom from the Holy Spirit. Give them words that clearly define Your ways and plans in their designated area of work in President Trumps administration.
May every deceiver armed with dangerous plots and motives be revealed and their evil plans destroyed. Bring such success and goodness out of each area of our government that the stark difference can only bring glory to you, Lord God. Protect and prosper this administration to bring strength through Your Power back to America., that many might turn their hearts to Jesus in these last days. Amen

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    Susan
    April 24, 2025

    Really? Why is it that none of you care about the risk to our military????? Shame on you!

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      Mary K
      April 24, 2025

      Really? She’s praying for success and goodness for each area of our government, so that INCLUDES the military.

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Joy vanmeter Vanmeter
April 24, 2025

Father, THANK YOU for James Okeefe who has exposed Mr. Turza at the Pentagon and his plot against this administration. We ask for your protection and favor upon those who are seeking truths for our country. May justice prevail. In Jesus’ name

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skye alison
April 24, 2025

Father in heaven, Ruler of all people, families and nations, pray you to surround Pete with divine protection, and enable him God with super energy to do what is just and righteous in your sight. Father, grant that all these things work together to bring about a hungering and thirsting for YOU and ultimately a revival across our land and across the globe. In Jesus’ Name. Amen

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Michelle Duchnowski
April 24, 2025

I pray& decree Your ‘Iron Dome Shield’ of divine protection over President Trump& his administration. Holy Spirit, we are asking for Your wisdom & revelation to pray this shield over him& over America. Lord, You are our shield of protection! Genesis 15:1
I declare that all Your authority, in heaven& earth Matthew 28:18, be released over our President, his cabinet, &their families. May Trump’s agenda for America be empowered by Your grace& wisdom.
Let Your Kingdom come &Your will be done Matthew 6:9-10 through our President.
We, the Ekklesia, declare that ‘no weapon formed against him shall prosper,& every tongue which rises against him in judgment is NOW condemned’ Isaiah 54:17.
May Your angels carry out Your plans for America. May Your😇 armies Psalm 103:20-21 protect our President&do Your will throughout our country.
We pray this in Jesus’ mighty name,He who is able to accomplish more than we can ask,think, or pray4 President Trump&USA who does so according2His power working in us

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Linda Bean
April 24, 2025

Pete Hegseth loves America and he’s a patriot. He doesn’t deserve this. Lord, I ask you to protect Pete thru these attacks from the left.

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    Carol
    April 24, 2025

    No, Pete doesn’t deserve this treatment from the left as well as some Rinos on the right! Ever notice how none of their kids or grandkids are sent to die in these foreign wars!

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    Megan
    April 24, 2025

    I want to point out that Pete Hegseth put our men at risk. They could have died because of his carelessness. They are the ones who do not deserve to be treated as though their lives have no worth.

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Ron Glenn Deere
April 24, 2025

Even if some people are in disagreement about something that Hegseth did or said, should the retribution be dismissal? I would say not the first time not until this had been proven over and over.

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    Dina
    April 24, 2025

    Did you come here to pray? I’m trying to understand how your reply is about praying.

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    Carol
    April 24, 2025

    Amen

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    Niecy
    April 24, 2025

    But it’s the 2nd time. 1st time a mistake. But the 2nd time something is going on. Why again.

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      Megan
      April 24, 2025

      Yes, and the revelations are about more than just the now two Signal Communications. He stook his wife to several meetings with the military of other countries. Then there is the statements made by his former Chief of Staff about the Pentagon being in chaos. So what are we taking about? Five, six , seven mistakes, if you acknowledge each firing was an acknowledged mistake??

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LINDA R DAVIS
April 24, 2025

I pray for you to be strengthened by the Holy Spirit and guided through every one of these attacks against. you. May no weapon formed against you prosper or stand.
The deep state does not like the light being shined into their dark deeds. I pray you will be able to weed out all those who hold to woke policies and are not really for America’s military being strong.

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Susan D.
April 24, 2025

Father we cannot even begin to know what is needed. We ask that you will please help Pete Hegseth to proceed with your guidance and wisdom. Please bless him with your closeness and help him. He is but dust father and needs your divine guidance. We give you all praise honor and glory and trust that you are overseeing our government. In Jesus name, amen

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Mari
April 24, 2025

Dear Heavenly Father,

We rebuke the evil one in Jesus Name!
And in the mighty NAME OF JESUS the NAME above all NAMES, we command that the wicked one cease and desist using fellow Americans to hurt and harm one whom YOU LORD GOD have chosen to serve YOUR purpose in this land. I pray that YOU, LORD GOD, would terrify them with dreams and visions in the night and cause them to re-think their evil actions. May their portion be public shame. In Jesus Name, Amen.

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evelyn dimaio
April 24, 2025

Heavenly Father, In your Word You said “No weapon against us will prosper” I claim this Word for Pete Hegseth in Jesus Christ name, Amen

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Diana
April 24, 2025

Father I lift up Secretary Pete Hegseth to you this morning. We plead the blood of Jesus over him and the protection of that blood. Father, renew his vision with Your Godly mission. Give him courage and strength to stand strong and boldly for Your Kingdom principles. Give his wisdom each and every day to fight this battle. Protect him and his family from all the lies and accusations. As David prayed in Psa. 120: 2 – Lord save him from lying lips and deceitful tongues. Encourage him as he sleeps and give him renewed energy each day to continue the fight. In Jesus mighty name I pray.

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terri chapman
April 24, 2025

praying for the darts of the wicked one to be thwarted, for those intentionally, or unintentionally, serving him to be convicted and change directions…praying for truth to be seen…praying, in this, for the USA to be protected and for Pete’s salvation

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Ron
April 24, 2025

LORD,
Our brother (Pete Hegseth) is under attack by satanic evil forces. We know he is with YOU. During this assault, please place a hedge of protection around him, and strengthen him even more with a steel of spine to thwart of these attacks. If it be YOUR ALMIGHTY WILL let more of the American public see the honor in the man for the work that he is doing, and day by day lead the President and the American public to laugh off these childish attacks on Pete. As more and more Americans become witnesses and see Pete’s strength that YOU have given him, and many of us recognize already, please help all the People YOU are trying to reach for YOUR reasons and purposes. Let’s come together by giving YOU the HONOR and GLORY for continuing to allow Pete to stand tall for YOU!!

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Shawn
April 24, 2025

The Deep State is just whining because Pete is shaking up the status quo. He is an outsider and isn’t beholden to anyone or any agenda.

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Paulette
April 24, 2025

Father we stand on Isaiah 54:17 – “No weapon formed against you shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against you in judgment you will condemn. This is the heritage of the Lord, and their righteousness is of me says the Lord.
We decree that Jehovah Nissi, the God powerful enough to overcome any foe will protect this man, and any other cabinet members serving President Trump.

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DC
April 24, 2025

“And Judas said, “It is easy for many to be enclosed in the hands of a few for there is no difference in the sight of the God of Heaven to liberate by means of many, or by means of few. For victory in warfare is not in the multitude of the army, but in the strength from Heaven.” 1 Maccabees 3:18 -19.

EL ROI – God Who Sees Me; Yahweh Tsebaoth – The LORD of Hosts: You battled the forces of hell and overcame, You disarmed Your enemies, You defeated death and rose again.

LORD, many have prayed for the exposing and expelling of the deep state and that mouths/lies be sealed. I thank You that SoD Hegseth has not comprimised his oath, that he continues on the path which You have appointed and that he is unchanging and unwavering in his belief in his LORD Jesus Christ.

I thank You that Your Holy Spirit is hovering over and altering the atmosphere of every office, corridor and department in this Nations’ Capital, State Capitals, local government and any office that puts forth policy for the people of this Nation, that You have heard and will continue to hear the prayers of Your people for the restoration and reset of our government and Truth, Righteousness and Justice is winning, will win and will prevail for this and next generations.

You LORD, are Our Divine Master Builder, continue to renovate this Nation to Your original intent. Thank You for leading us through this battle and to Your victory. Thank You, that the help of Heaven is with each and every member of this Administration and this Nation.

In the Name above all Names, Jesus the Christ, LORD of Light.

Let Your light shine on the dark places, faces, lips and lies of the enemies.

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Roger
April 24, 2025

Praying daily for the President, his cabinet, the Supreme Court, my legislators and Congresdional leaders.

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Maggie
April 24, 2025

Lord, we believe that Mr. Hegseth is your choice to lead our military operations and ask that you give him your wisdom and understanding on both military strategies and most important, how to conduct himself with dignity and integrity. Amen
Inadvertently, I saw on a liberal TV news clip, Mr. Hegseth comporting himself in a very juvenile response in front of the camera. Hopefully he will come to understand Prov.6.16, and mature in his responses to provocation.

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    Tom
    April 24, 2025

    Pete Hegseth is clearly not God’s choice. If God had chosen him, he would have been prepared for years for the position, like David was trained first as a shepherd, then became part of Saul’s court and army, then was on the run and led a disgruntled group of men, then became kind over two countries before becoming king over all. God prepares those who he chooses.

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Mary Beth S
April 24, 2025

YHVH, I do ask for truth to be exposed and any and all baseless allegations against Sec. Hegseth to be voided. I ask that any satanic targets on his back be removed, and that he would be targeted by You instead as a recipient of Your love, grace and mercy. May he seek You diligently so that he will have wisdom and discernment from above – that You might direct his paths.

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    Tom
    April 24, 2025

    They are not baseless. It is a serious manner that he communicated top secret plans which included the times, weapons and targets (in spite of his claims) over Signal and not just in one Signal communication.. It is also serious that his Former Secretary of Staff and his top advisor both said that the Pentagon is in chaos. If they were not reliable, why did he pick them for such key positions in the first place??

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Suzanne
April 24, 2025

Be brave and courageous for the Lord, your God, is with you! And American Christians are behind you in prayer 🙏

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Jay Stewart
April 24, 2025

Does Mr. Hegseth have a personal relationship with Jesus?

    Suzanne
    April 24, 2025

    Yes, he has stated on many occasions before his confirmation that he does.

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    Tina
    April 24, 2025

    What does this have to do with praying for him as instructed? The word of God, instructs us to pray for those in authority so that we may have a peaceful life.

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    ILOVEJESUS
    April 24, 2025

    We know he and his family personally, and they are the real deal. They love Jesus and live accordingly. …. For such a time as this!

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    Jen
    April 24, 2025

    Yes, he does 👍🏻

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Lynne Blattenberger
April 24, 2025

So thankful for you Mr. HEGSETH!! Praying for you to be courageous in your faith and fruitfulness in you many heavy laden works!

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Char
April 24, 2025

Heavenly Father, we thank you that your eyes and ears are attentive to the righteous. We thank you that whatever is hidden in darkness will be brought to light.
We thank you for Secretary Pete Hegseth and that he has his fixed on you. He’s leading, with you at the helm. We know he seeks your will for his life and his the role plays in doing the job that is set before him.
We plead of Jesus over him and his family and ask that you keep him and his family and the DOD safely in your hands. Let all lies, slander, attacks from the enemy and every plan and scheme of the enemy be brought to a halt. Thank you Abba that no weapon formed against Secretary Hegseth, President Trump, VP Vance and those in the Trump administration that seek righteousness and justice , and all of their families prosper shall prosper and they shall refute every tongue that against them.
We say let God arise and His enemies scattered. Thank you that you are Lord of the fight and the battle is not ours but yours and every time one of people prays you deploy thousands of angels to go to war against your enemies.
We ask this all in the precious, mighty and matchless name of Jesus as we stand on your word knowing you watch over it to perform it. In Jesus name amen.

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BARBARA L. MANNINO
April 24, 2025

LET THE HIGH COURT OF HEAVEN SPEAK. THANK YOU LORD!

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Brian Lynch
April 24, 2025

Lord Jesus, I thank You for Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. I pray that You give him the guidance and wisdom of Holy Spirit as he goes about performing the duties of his position. Please place a hedge of protection around Mr. Hegseth and his family. Thank you Jesus.

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    Susan
    April 24, 2025

    Shame on you for not praying for the safety of our military whose lives were put at risk by Hegseth’s carelessness!!!!

Sharon Patterson
April 24, 2025

Mighty Father, we come to you on behalf of your servant, Pete Hegseth asking for your strengthening in his inner man, encouragement in the call you have given him to head our Defense Department. We agree that no weapon formed against him will stand and that the voices who rise against him will be condemned. May he look to you for wisdom. In Jesus name we ask for your divine protection. Amen

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Dianemae
April 24, 2025

My prayer is for a hedge of protection to surround Secretary Hegseth and all of President Trump’s cabinet members and appointees from the lies and attacks of the enemy, and their families as well. I pray that all lies be exposed and those behind the lies to be exposed and dealt with.

Psalm 68:1-4
Let God arise, let his enemies be scattered: let them also that hate him flee before him. As smoke is driven away, so drive them away: as wax melteth before the fire, so let the wicked perish at the presence of God. But let the righteous be glad; let them rejoice before God: yea, let them exceedingly rejoice. Sing unto God, sing praises to his name: extol him that rideth upon the heavens by his name JAH, and rejoice before him.

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Barb Harris
April 24, 2025

Father God, thank you for Pete Hegseth and the work he is doing for our country. Let no weapon formed against him prosper in the Name of Jesus! Let God arise and His enemies be scattered. Thank you Jesus for helping President Trump choose good leaders who stand behind him for the good of America! Amen.

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Pat M
April 24, 2025

Jesus, strengthen Secy Hegseth’s faith. Bring him to you seeking Ps 91 protection from the media. Guard him with angels to shut his mouth when he should as Jesus did. Open his mouth when he must and guard his mind and Signal sending to be in right standing before You and then Pres Trump and the military he must guide, protect, and lead with great wisdom. Give him proverbs surgical standards that our nation may be led from heaven.

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Dianna Bryant-Sendek
April 24, 2025

Father, I thank you for this space of grace. I’m lifting up our Secretary Pete Hegseth, who needs your hedge of protection against the weapons and lies of the enemy. We’re not fighting against flesh and blood, but against spiritual darkness. I’m praying against the weapons of darkness that is trying to be formed against him to not prosper but to be completely destroyed by the Authority of the word of God and by the power in the name of Jesus Christ! Thank you Jesus for hearing our prayers. In Jesus name amen.

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Mrs. Virgie Lindner
April 24, 2025

Abba, Elohim, YAH,
We pray & thank You for plugging up any & all unnecessary leaks from the Trump administration. Thank you for Your angelic hosts on the job to protect the patriots & their families. Help them Lord to get the job done quickly & be home safely with their families in all their dwellings & activities. Make it a joy for them to serve the We the People. Let them not lack for anything & everything good. Let their lines fall in pleasant places, connecting the dots for their purpose & destiny. & As King David prayed, Lord, these people that they have taken council with & sat at the tables together & have turned to attacking, “cast them to the pit quickly & let them rise no more.” May they have abundant opportunities to call on Jesus & be saved, sanctified, filled with the Holy Ghost & be great volunteers & patriots of the Your Kingdom. Raise them to Your glory . Those refusing Jesus’s offer of saltation, May they fail miserably & be sent to the pit directly & quickly that no one be hurt or influenced by them in any way, shape or form.
In Jesus’s precious name,
Amein

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Elizabeth
April 24, 2025

Anyone especially in the military knows the slogan from WWII, LOOSE LIPS SINK SHIPS. that means NO ONE is allowed to know what is happening within the intelligence operations. This Signal app might be more secure than other apps, but still the rule applies, LOOSE LIPS SINK SHIPS.
Lord, cover the people in the intelligence community with great wisdom from your throne room. Let not their human emotions rule their decisions. Let the safety of America come first. If you Father God have someone else who is not compromised to put in this position, let that be known. in Jesus Name, Amen

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Tina
April 24, 2025

Father, I thank you for this space of grace. I’m lifting up our Secretary Pete Hegseth, who needs your hedge of protection against the weapons and lies of the enemy. We’re not fighting against flesh and blood, but against spiritual darkness. I’m praying against the weapons of darkness that is trying to be formed against him to not prosper but to be completely destroyed by the Authority of the word of God and by the power in the name of Jesus Christ! Thank you Jesus for hearing our prayers. In Jesus name amen.

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Darryl
April 24, 2025

I pray that Pete Hegseth will know he is the righteous of Christ Jesus and he will remain the same in his resolve to do right. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday today and forever and he must be the same.

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Mrs. Lee Hall
April 24, 2025

24.April 2025
Let us declare the same scriptures over all of President Trump’s appointed cabinet and associates that we do for the President himself:
Psalm 31:18
“Let the lying lips (Media) be put to silence that speak grievous things proudly and contemptuously against the righteous.”

Isaiah 54 : 17
“No weapon formed against them shall prosper and every tongue that rises against them in judgment shall be condemned.”

Palm 2: 9-12
“You (the LORD) shall break them (the enemies) with a rod of iron;
You shall dash them in pieces like a potter’s vessel.
Now therefore, be instructed, you judges of the earth,
Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling.
Kiss the Son, lest He be angry and you perish from the way when His wrath is kindled but a little.”

ALL of Psalm 37 !!!

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Mrs Lee Hall
April 24, 2025

24.April 2025
Let us declare the same scriptures over all of President Trump’s appointed cabinet and associates that we do for the President himself:

Psalm 31:18
Let the lying lips (Media) be put to silence that speak grievous things proudly and contemptuously against the righteous.”

Isaiah 54 : 17
“No weapon formed against them shall prosper and every tongue that rises against them in judgment shall be condemned.”

Palm 2: 9-12
“You (the LORD) shall break them (the enemies) with a rod of iron;
You shall dash them in pieces like a potter’s vessel.
Now therefore, be instructed, you judges of the earth,
Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling.
Kiss the Son, lest He be angry and you perish from the way when His wrath is kindled but a little.”

ALL of Psalm 37 !!

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Catherine Newman
April 24, 2025

Mr. Hegseth was an amusing Fox News host. I am not sure he’s the best leader for our nation’s Department of Defense. I certainly pray that Truth will prevail.

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    Dina
    April 24, 2025

    What does this have to do with what was instructed? If God could use a donkey in the old testament to save a wicked prophet, then surely, God is more than capable to put men and women in place of authority. We are to do what the Bible has instructed us to do, and that’s pray!

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      Carolyn Davis
      April 24, 2025

      Even if you’re saved. I wouldn’t want a person without experience or knowledge operating on me if I needed surgery.
      Yes, God can use anyone. But we must obey the law of the land if it doesn’t go against God’s will.

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      Susan
      April 24, 2025

      The Bible commands us to use wisdom and the donkey wasn’t put over an army during a time of crisis!!!!!!!!!

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      Catherine Newman
      April 25, 2025

      Dina, in the 2000 years of history covered by the Bible, God used a donkey once. I’m not sure that example can be applied to the current administration.

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Mike McCoy
April 24, 2025

My prayer is not only to protect Secretary Pete Hegseth from baseless attacks but also that the Lord will give Christians guidance on how to help silence the left leaning media who seem to be trying to destroy everything that is good and those who are genuinely pursuing God’s will. There has got to be a way for us to say “NO MORE LIES” that actually causes change.

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