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DIVINE PROVIDENCE: How God's Hand Protected George Washington to SAVE America

Gary FranchiFebruary 22, 2026538 views
DIVINE PROVIDENCE: How God's Hand Protected George Washington to SAVE America
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Patriots, the story of America's founding isn't just about human courage and determination - it's about Divine Providence protecting the man who would become our greatest President through impossible odds and supreme acts of daring that should have killed him.

George Washington himself believed ardently that God's hand guided Americans to victory in the Revolution and the founding of our republic. But what's even more remarkable is how Providence took special care of Washington personally, making it crystal clear he was the indispensable man destined to birth the greatest nation on earth.

Think about it, folks - how many times did Washington put himself directly in harm's way, leading from the front when any rational commander would have stayed safely behind the lines? The man had horses shot out from under him, bullets tear through his coat, and cannonballs whiz past his head. Yet he survived every single encounter that should have ended his life.

Miraculous Protection in Battle

During the French and Indian War, a young Washington had two horses killed beneath him and four bullet holes shot through his coat - but emerged without a scratch. An Indian chief later told him that his warriors had specifically targeted Washington during the battle, firing at him repeatedly, but their bullets seemed to have no effect.

"The Great Spirit protects that man, and guides his destinies - he will become the chief of nations, and a people yet unborn will hail him as the founder of a mighty empire," the chief reportedly said.

This wasn't coincidence, Patriots. This was God preparing Washington for his true calling - to lead the fight for American independence and establish the constitutional republic that would become the beacon of freedom for the world.

At a time when President Trump is restoring America's greatness and returning us to our founding principles, it's worth remembering that Divine Providence has always had a special plan for this nation. Just as God protected Washington through impossible dangers, He continues to watch over America and those who fight for her founding values.

The question every American should ask: If Providence protected our founders through their darkest hours to birth this republic, what is God calling us to do to preserve it for future generations?

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Gary Franchi

Award-winning journalist covering breaking news, politics & culture for Next News Network.

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TeaPartyTomVerifiedFeb 24, 2026
This reminds me of what my grandfather used to say - America was born under God's blessing and we need to remember that heritage. Washington himself acknowledged divine providence in his farewell address!
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RedStateRealistVerifiedFeb 24, 2026
Amazing article! I never knew about some of these specific instances where Washington should have died but didn't.
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PatriotMom1776VerifiedFeb 24, 2026
This is exactly what I've been telling my children! Washington's survival through all those battles, especially when his coat was pierced by bullets but he wasn't harmed - that's not coincidence, that's divine intervention.
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FoundingFathersFanVerifiedFeb 24, 2026
Absolutely right! And the fact that he lived to see the Constitution established shows God had a plan for this nation.
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ChristianConservative88VerifiedFeb 24, 2026
Does anyone know of good books that go deeper into this topic? I'd love to read more about God's protection over our founding fathers and this nation.
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HistoryBuff2024VerifiedFeb 24, 2026
Try 'The Bulletproof George Washington' by David Barton - it covers a lot of these miraculous survivals in detail!
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FaithAndFreedomVerifiedFeb 24, 2026
Amen! God had His hand on Washington and on America from the very beginning.