Some days feel heavier than others. September 10, 2025, was one of those days. Whether or not you agreed with Charlie Kirk on every issue, his death sent ripples through our nation—and even deeper, through the church. For me, it sparked questions about life, death, calling, and grace. I want to share some of those reflections with you—not because I have all the answers, but because maybe you’ve felt some of the same things.
A Brother in Christ
September 10, 2025. A day when evil seemed to prevail. A day that divided the nation.
As believers, we felt something deeper than politics. We felt the grief of losing a brother in Christ. Charlie boldly defended the faith and grounded his activism in the gospel. In one interview, when asked if he feared death threats, he said:
“We don’t want to be accountable to God when this life passes, and He asks, ‘Why did you not trust in me and not fight evil?’ … My call is to fight evil and to proclaim truth. That’s it.”
Charlie knew his calling and leaned into it. What about you? What gifts has God entrusted you with? And are you willing to give Him everything—even your very life?
Life Is a Vapor
Charlie’s death also reminded me how fragile life is. James 4:14 puts it this way:
“You do not know what tomorrow will bring. What is your life? For you are a mist that appears for a little time and then vanishes.”
As a 21-year-old, I often live like tomorrow is guaranteed. Maybe you’ve felt the same. But Scripture says it’s better to attend a funeral than a party (Ecclesiastes 7:2). Why? Because Funerals force us to confront eternity, legacy, and the brevity of life in a way that parties never can.
Charlie’s passing forced me to ask: Am I really living for Christ? The honest answer was hard. I realized I’ve been procrastinating in my walk with Him, putting off growth, and assuming I’d always have more time.
But here’s the hope:
“My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” (2 Corinthians 12:9)
We don’t need to “try harder” in our own strength. Real change comes when we admit our weakness and throw ourselves into God’s grace, letting Him work in us and through us.
Grace for the Shooter
Then there’s the other side of this story: Tyler Robinson, the suspected shooter. My first reaction was anger, bitterness, and a hunger for justice. Maybe yours was too.
But then I thought of Paul. He wasn’t just present at Stephen’s stoning—he approved of it. He dragged Christians from their homes. He murdered in the name of his worldview. And yet, when Paul encountered Jesus, everything changed. He went from persecutor to preacher, from enemy to brother.
Yes, we should long for justice. But even more, we should pray for Robinson’s salvation. Because the same grace that saved Paul can save him. And if we truly believe the gospel, we know that none of us is beyond the reach of God’s mercy.
Closing Thoughts
Charlie Kirk’s death is a tragedy—but it’s also a wake-up call. For you. For me. For all of us who follow Christ.
- Use your gifts fully for God’s glory.
- Reflect honestly on your walk with Him.
- Lean into His grace when you feel weak.
- And even pray for those you’d rather hate.
Life is short. Eternity is real. Let’s live ready.
Friend, if you’ve been putting off change—don’t. If you’ve been numbing yourself with distractions—stop. If you feel too weak to change—remember His grace is enough. My prayer is that Charlie’s death doesn’t just leave us grieving, but spurs us into living fully for Christ.
Anchored Ambition 
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