Faith behind the fight: Samuel Adams' vision for a free America

Wednesday, March 19, 2025

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Samuel Adams' vision for a free America

Samuel Adams (1722–1803) was often called the “Father of the American Revolution” and the “Firebrand of the Revolution.” 

He understood that the fight for independence wasn’t just about military power—it was also about seeking God’s favor.

Adams was one of the most outspoken and passionate leaders in early America, using his fiery speeches, writings, and leadership to rally colonists to stand up against British rule.

🖋️ He wasn’t just a politician—he was a master at stirring people’s hearts and minds. His words sparked ideas that spread throughout the colonies, igniting a passionate movement for independence.

Even more, Adams was also a steadfast Christian. In his 1772 work, The Rights of the Colonists, he wrote:

“The right to freedom being the gift of the Almighty ... The rights of the colonists as Christians ... may be best understood by reading and carefully studying the institutions of the Great Law Giver and Head of the Christian Church, which are to be found clearly written and promulgated in the New Testament.”

His deep faith shaped his vision for America’s future. After signing the Declaration of Independence, he said,

“We have this day restored the Sovereign to Whom all men ought to be obedient. He reigns in heaven and from the rising to the setting of the sun, let His kingdom come.”

Faith behind the fight

Samuel Adams saw the fight for freedom as both a spiritual and political battle. As we pray today, let’s seek God’s wisdom and strength to uphold the founding values of America.

We can draw on America's founding prayers, covenants, documents, and early experiences as "prayer architecture" for today. Adapt the prayer language below to your prayer voice as the Holy Spirit leads.

🦅 Holy Spirit, lead us in all things. Like Samuel Adams, help us to be PASSIONATE AND OUTSPOKEN LEADERS in America today—people of influence. Show us what this means for each of us. 📖“And the Lord will make you the head and not the tail, and you will only be above, and not be underneath” (Duet. 28.13 NASB)

🦅 May our words and total Life Voice STIR HEARTS AND SPARK IDEAS from you that cultivate American DNA. 📖“Not lagging in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord” (Romans 12.11 NKJV).

🦅 Father, COVER the president, leaders in the cabinet, and Elon Musk with your sovereign protection. KEEP THEM from death and harm. MAY THEY LIVE in your health and energy. 📖”You, O Lord, are a shield for me, My glory and the One who lifts up my head” (Psalm 3.3 NKJV).

🦅 All-powerful God, we ask for your hand in ensuring GODLY SUCCESS IN ESTABLISHING THE NEW ADMINISTRATION in Washington. 📖“He changes times and seasons; he deposes kings and raises up others. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning” (Daniel 2.21 NIV).

🦅 Lord over the nations, we pray for TRUE AND LASTING PEACE IN UKRAINE. May both Ukraine and Russia be able to work with the U.S. to bring an end to the bloodshed. 📖“He makes wars to cease to the end of the earth; He breaks the bow and cuts the spear in two; He burns the chariots with fire” (Psalm 46.9 NASB).

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