Essay On Faith During The Revolutionary War

Effect of Faith During the Revolutionary War Throughout history, the teachings of Jesus Christ have been used by exceptional leaders in order to be more successful with their soldiers. Many times his life was left up to chance and his faith in God helped him persevere through many difficult situations. With their faith in God the army follows their word and will do anything for them without hesitation. George Washington was a prime example of believing in the faith of God. Later in his life he used scripture to become the leader they always needed. Washington had to maintain faith throughout all of the difficult times during the Revolutionary War. His faith in God helped influence his thoughts and actions which was a main defining factor

Washington stood tall against the adversity he faced. Without him, his army would’ve never given themselves up as selflessly as they did. The troops all believed an “Invisible Hand” looked over them while in battle. Many times Washington referred to this “Invisible Hand” for guidance with his troops. While Washington stood outside of Yorktown, he knew what was at stake. The future of America lie on his shoulders. He showed no weakness, doubt or fear of what was ahead of him and his troops. He told them while all eyes were focused on him, “Gentlemen this event is now in the hand of God” (Beck 192). His faith in God, while being focused on the task at hand is what made his troops follow him to victory. While crossing the Delaware River it was an icey and horrific night, Washington was to march to Trenton to attack the British on Christmas Eve. While marching towards Trenton, the army was reenergized by Washington’s will to move on through the night. They asked their commander where their “Invisible Hand” was. He kept them moving even though there was a nine-mile trail of blood from the feet of his army. The Invisible Hand kept at work and Washington used those experiences to continue his desire to be a man of virtue. Throughout the bad weather and the British oppressiveness, George Washington continued to use the basic faith in God to move his army through anything the world threw at