The Military Budget Debate: Why Spiritual Perspective Matters

Reflecting on Government Decisions, Unity, and Faith in Troubled Times

As I was working on some other material today, I came across an article¹ that really made me stop and think. It talked about the President asking Congress to dramatically increase the military budget—by more than 40 percent—to a staggering $1.5 trillion, while at the same time proposing cuts to domestic programs. On Friday, the President called for Congress to back this massive defense budget and recommended that Republicans use a special budget procedure called “reconciliation.” This process lets them pass big spending bills with just a simple majority (51 votes) instead of the usual 60, making it possible to sidestep bipartisan negotiations and the Senate filibuster. In short, it allows one party to push through major fiscal priorities—like funding for ICE, Border Patrol, or the military—without much input from the other side.

To be honest, reading all this left me feeling troubled. I am concerned about the future and the wellbeing of American citizens, no matter what political party they belong to or no party affiliation. In my spirit, I sense a growing heaviness as the challenges of inflation weigh upon our communities. Many are struggling to afford their basic needs—food, shelter, healthcare, and other essentials. It seems like our leaders—both the President and Congress—aren’t prioritizing what’s best for everyday Americans. No political party fully represents the values of God’s kingdom. The truth is, the health and goodness of our nation depend on whether we align our actions and policies with God’s standards. You can pray for your country all you want, or invoke God’s name and mercy, but if God is absent from the way our government operates—from the character of its leaders to the values of its citizens—those prayers may go unanswered.

Leaving God out of government decisions removes His intervention and blessing from our nation. You can’t have an ordered and just society without God’s perspective, especially when it comes to freedom. Proverbs 11:14 says, “Without wise leadership, a nation falls; there is safety in having many advisers.” In essence, without wise counsel and guidance, a nation stumbles, but victory is secured when many advisers contribute their wisdom. Without God’s guidance, a nation can fall into chaos and anarchy, or become oppressive while pretending to offer freedom that lacks any real standards. Whether politicians are Democrats or Republicans, their ultimate responsibility is to govern according to God’s perspective—on every issue.

The enemy thrives when we let ourselves be illegitimately divided—when we become more Democrat than Christian, or more Republican than Christian. When that happens, we’re contributing to the deterioration and destruction of our culture. Government isn’t just a political enterprise; it’s a sacred one, started by God Himself. It’s spiritual. What saddens me most during times of political debate is that, when someone brings up spiritual issues, many people—including Christians—get offended. They don’t want to hear what God has to say about justice, righteousness, life, or liberty.

God established government as part of His rule over creation, and He alone sets the standards for what is right and wrong (see James 4:12). What He says should be the highest concern of Congress and every leader, especially those who profess Christian faith. People and politicians might disagree with God’s Word, but it’s not God who needs to change—it’s us. Only when a government humbly submits to God’s authority can it hope to be rescued (see Isaiah 33:22). Why, because “For the LORD is our judge, the LORD is our lawgiver, the LORD is our king; it is he who will save us.” (Isa. 33:22)

In these challenging times, I believe it’s crucial for us to remember that government is not just about politics—it’s about honoring God’s standards. Our unity as a nation depends not on party lines, but on our shared commitment to justice, righteousness, and the values that God has set for us. If we truly want what’s best for America, we must seek God’s perspective in every decision, big or small.

Minister A Francine Green, April 2026

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