Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) is calling on Christians across the country to come together for a day of fasting and prayer following last week’s historic midterm elections, describing the results as a shocking moment that demands an equally extraordinary response.
The Missouri Republican announced Monday that he will host a prayer gathering at the U.S. Capitol next month, urging Americans of faith to seek God’s guidance as the country enters a period of political uncertainty.
Hawley’s announcement comes just days after Democrats secured control of the House of Representatives, dealing a major setback to President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans.
Rather than outlining a conventional political response to the election results, Hawley turned to faith, encouraging Christians to gather in Washington for an hour of prayer and fasting.
“What happened last Tuesday was shocking and historic. It calls for a historic response. Christians need to gather and seek the Lord. I’m going to host a time of fasting and prayer for the nation on Tuesday, December 15 from 12 to 1 at the Capitol. Meet me there!” Hawley wrote on X.
The event is scheduled for December 15 from noon to 1 p.m. at the Capitol, although Hawley did not specify an exact meeting location or provide additional logistical details in his initial announcement. The senator’s message reflects the importance of religious faith in his political outlook, a subject he has frequently addressed throughout his career in Washington.
A vocal defender of religious liberty and conservative Christian values, Hawley has repeatedly argued that America’s political and cultural challenges cannot be separated from deeper questions about faith, morality, and the nation’s founding principles.
What happened last Tuesday was shocking and historic. It calls for a historic response. Christians need to gather and seek the Lord. I’m going to host a time of fasting and prayer for the nation on Tuesday, December 15 from 12 to 1 at the Capitol. Meet me there!
— Josh Hawley (@HawleyMO) November 9, 2026
His latest appeal arrives at a particularly difficult moment for Republicans, who are confronting the consequences of last Tuesday’s elections while preparing for a major leadership transition in the House.
With Democrats set to take control of the lower chamber in January, Republicans face the prospect of navigating the final two years of Trump’s second term without the unified congressional control they enjoyed during the first half of his presidency.
The election results have also triggered an internal debate over the party’s direction, with Republican lawmakers weighing how to respond to voter frustration and rebuild momentum ahead of the 2028 presidential election.
Hawley’s announcement, however, did not endorse a particular leadership candidate or propose a legislative strategy. Instead, he presented prayer and fasting as an appropriate response to what he considers a historic national moment.
The invitation also extends beyond Missouri, encouraging Christians to travel to the nation’s capital and participate in a public demonstration of faith. Hawley did not indicate whether other lawmakers, religious leaders, or members of the Trump administration would participate in the gathering.
His decision to organize the event at the Capitol places the planned observance at the center of the federal government, where lawmakers will soon face a dramatically different political landscape.
For now, Hawley is asking Americans to respond not with another campaign rally or political confrontation, but with an hour devoted to prayer. The December gathering will come just weeks before the new Congress convenes, offering participants an opportunity to reflect on the nation’s future as Washington prepares for divided government.
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