{"id":2360176,"date":"2024-10-27T11:36:00","date_gmt":"2024-10-27T15:36:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/franklin-graham-delivers-crucial-election-message-at-trump-event-the-only-hope-for-this-country-is-god\/"},"modified":"2024-10-27T11:37:50","modified_gmt":"2024-10-27T15:37:50","slug":"franklin-graham-delivers-crucial-election-message-at-trump-event-the-only-hope-for-this-country-is-god","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/franklin-graham-delivers-crucial-election-message-at-trump-event-the-only-hope-for-this-country-is-god\/","title":{"rendered":"Franklin Graham Delivers Crucial Election Message at Trump Event: &#8216;The Only Hope for This Country Is God&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">34<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ffranklin-graham-delivers-crucial-election-message-at-trump-event-the-only-hope-for-this-country-is-god%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2360176&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>At the 11th Hour Faith Leaders Meeting in Concord, North Carolina, Rev. Franklin \u2064Graham emphasized \u2063the importance \u200cof faith in addressing the challenges facing the \u200cUnited States. He stated that\u200d &#8220;the only hope for this\u200b country\u2062 is God,&#8221; and called for individuals to confess their sins and \u2064turn \u2063to Jesus Christ for salvation. \u2062During his remarks, Graham highlighted \u200dthe spiritual dimension \u200bof the upcoming election and expressed\u200d his support for Donald Trump, claiming that Trump&#8217;s \u2064success relies on \u2062divine intervention rather than just strong political rallies. <\/p>\n<p>He described the challenges Trump \u200bfaces, including media \u2064attacks and threats against his safety, asserting that only God can protect\u200d him and \u200dguide the nation. Graham urged\u200c attendees to\u200c pray \u200bfor\u2064 Trump\u2019s wisdom and protection. The event concluded with Trump\u200d pledging to investigate anti-Christian bias in the government, stating that people of\u200d faith are fundamental to the nation&#8217;s soul. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/xi-jinping-finally-addresses-chinas-coronavirus-crisis-barks-at-underlings-to-stick-to-lockdowns\/\" title=\"Xi Jinping Finally Addresses China&#039;s Coronavirus Crisis, Barks at Underlings to Stick to Lockdowns\">meeting underscored<\/a> a spiritual call to action among <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wow-stop-the-steal-arrivesthe-hour-of-action-video\/\" title=\"WOW! Stop The Steal Arrives\u2026The Hour Of Action[Video]\">faith leaders<\/a> to unite in prayer for America&#8217;s future and the\u200b upcoming election.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>Rev. Franklin Graham exhorted attendees at the 11th Hour Faith Leaders Meeting, an event for faith leaders and others, that God is central to saving the United States from its current state of disarray.<\/p>\n<p>Graham, the son of evangelist <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/franklin-graham-reveals-subtle-details-billy-grahams-capitol-statue-point-toward-jesus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Billy Graham<\/a>, began his remarks in Concord, North Carolina, on Monday by asking, &ldquo;Have you ever thought that our country would be in such trouble? The only hope for this country is God.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I come here tonight as a private citizen and as a preacher of the gospel of Jesus Christ,&rdquo; he said.<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/franklin-graham-blasts-leftists-use-deceased-dad-evangelicals-harris-ad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Graham<\/a> then briefly d the gospel message of salvation through faith in Christ&rsquo;s death on the cross.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The only hope is if we confess our sins and turn and believe on the name of the Lord Jesus Christ,&rdquo; he said.<\/p>\n<p> <script type=\"text\/javascript\"> \t\t\tif ( getCookie( \"ff_subbed\" ) ) { \t\t\t\tdocument.getElementById(\"stnvideo\").remove() \t\t\t} \t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p>Graham then shifted to talking about Trump, who was in attendance, saying that the Republican nominee holds the best political rallies in American history, with massive crowds and lots of energy.<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;However, rallies and positive poll numbers are not going to win this election. It&rsquo;s going to be God. There&rsquo;s a spiritual element that&rsquo;s at work here. There are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wall-street-journal-mocks-christian-leader-saying-november-election-part-spiritual-battle-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dark forces<\/a> that are arrayed against this man,&rdquo; the preacher asserted.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Kb_G5B8SXx4?si=gKZvJmezSOyxmFKG\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;They&rsquo;ve tried to put him in prison,&rdquo; Graham continued. &ldquo;They&rsquo;ve tried to assassinate him twice. He&rsquo;s attacked every day in the media. And the only hope for Donald J. Trump and our nation is God.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The faith leader then quoted from the Bible&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.biblegateway.com\/passage\/?search=Psalm%2020&amp;version=ESV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Psalm 20<\/a>, saying, &ldquo;Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we will remember the name of the Lord our God.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>With those brief remarks, Graham invited those in the room to stand and pray aloud individually for Trump, as they felt led.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Pray that God would give him wisdom, that God would protect him, that God would guide and direct his each and every step, and that God would bless this nation once again,&rdquo; Graham said.<\/p>\n<p>Trump later took to the stage as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/lee-greenwood-makes-big-decision-career-dont-think-can-much-longer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lee Greenwood<\/a> sang &ldquo;God Bless the USA.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The former president pledged if elected to set up a commission &ldquo;immediately&rdquo; to investigate anti-Christian bias in government.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bBA_Ahyu_yg?si=G8K_80BF-DLQXlrm\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Americans of faith are not a threat to our country. Americans of faith are the soul of our country,&rdquo; he said, prompting a standing ovation.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/popular-christian-podcast-host-sensed-trumps-safety-peril-urged-listeners-pray-starting-early-july\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dutch Sheets<\/a>, who hosts the weekday podcast &ldquo;Give Him 15&rdquo; was among the faith leaders in attendance.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wUgXtJSOqYY?si=zg7kY4Fga0e8dSOd&amp;start=556\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>He <a href=\"https:\/\/www.givehim15.com\/post\/october-23-2024\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">reported<\/a> on his program Wednesday, &ldquo;When the sound of <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">fervent prayer arose loudly<\/a> over the gathering, followed by Graham&rsquo;s own heartfelt prayer, I knew I was at the right rally.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Graham&rsquo;s message is certainly timely. 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Franklin Graham urged participants at the 11th Hour Faith Leaders Meeting that God is essential for rescuing the United States from its current turmoil. Speaking in Concord, North Carolina, he questioned whether anyone ever imagined the country would face such difficulties, asserting that &#8220;the only hope for this country is God.&#8221; As a private citizen and preacher of the gospel, he emphasized salvation through faith in Christ&#8217;s sacrifice. He also discussed Donald Trump\u2019s political rallies and noted that while they are impressive, true victory will come from God amidst spiritual challenges against Trump. Graham encouraged attendees to pray individually for Trump&#8217;s wisdom and protection. Later, Trump promised to investigate anti-Christian bias if elected, stating that people of faith are vital to America\u2019s soul. 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