Friends,
Most of you know I am a Lebanese Christian who, by God’s grace, was able to escape a life of terror under radical Islamic militants and build a new life here in America. But the freedom I found is now in peril.
In Lebanon, my family and I lived for years in a 10 x 8 dirt-floored, bomb shelter after my home was bombed, burying me under the rubble wounded. I know what it’s like to lose everything. That’s why I urge you—my Christian brothers and sisters—to not only pray for our country but act to save it. Because if we don’t, our children and grandchildren may live under threats and terror, just as I did.
I have been blessed to share my story with thousands of congregations across the country, spreading the message of faith, hope, and the need for action. The organization I founded is called Act for America—not “Hope for America” or “Pray for America,” because while prayer is essential, God calls us to act. James 2:26 tells us that “faith without works is dead.” In the same way, our belief in justice, freedom, and righteousness must be backed by action.
However, one truth continues to break my heart: millions of Christians in this country don’t vote. I didn’t believe it at first, but when I heard President Trump say time and again, “We have to get the Christians to vote,” it started to sink in. If we don’t step up, evil prevails. I’ve met so many of you who love this country, but somehow this crucial step—voting—gets left out.
Statistics tell us that around 55 million Christians didn’t vote in the last election. How can that be? How can so many who profess faith in God choose to remain silent as our country groans under immoral leadership, skyrocketing crime, and threats to our very way of life? Proverbs 29:2 reminds us, “When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people groan.” America is groaning, and it’s because too many of us have abandoned our duty to elect righteous leaders who share our values, or at least those most closely aligned.
To my evangelical friends who represent 12% of the country or 41M; Did you know that only 60% or 24.6M are registered to vote, and only 75% or 18.5M vote? That’s right, less than half of evangelical’s vote.
The problems we face are monumental—crime, illegal immigration, inflation, and moral decay.
But as someone who’s lived through the worst of times, I’m telling you, things can get much worse. When my village in Lebanon was bombarded daily by snipers and bombs, we had no choice but to survive. The freedom to vote and choose righteous leaders wasn’t even on the table—it was survival. If you’ve lost faith in the system or the political process, I urge you, don’t give up.
God has blessed this nation, but with that blessing comes responsibility. As a Representative Republic, we are accountable for the leaders we allow to rise to power through action or inaction. The future of this country and the security of the next generation depend on it.
Please register to vote, verify your registration, and prepare to vote your values while encouraging everyone around you to do the same. Statistically, every other Christian you know is not planning to vote, but I believe they will step up if we are willing to take the time to lift them up and ask for their help in this late hour!
For those who can, support our efforts to drive voter registration and turn out votes in this critical season.
We can restore our nation’s path together, but it starts with us.
