Sunday’s memorial service for TPUSA co-founder and CEO Charlie Kirk was not a somber farewell—it was a celebration of faith, family, and the enduring love of country. From the very beginning, the tone was set through powerful worship and timeless Christian hymns. It was fitting, because Charlie’s life was about both: devotion to God and devotion to America.
Leading worship were artists who have become the voice of a new generation of believers. Chris Tomlin, known for “How Great Is Our God,” was joined by Phil Wickham with “Great Things,” Brandon Lake with “Gratitude,” Cody Carnes with “Christ Be Magnified,” and Kari Jobe Carnes with “Revelation Song.” These millennial worship leaders have reinvigorated a genre that once lost its way, moving beyond shallow entertainment and back toward Scripture-centered, Spirit-filled worship. Their presence at Kirk’s memorial spoke to the kind of movement Charlie helped inspire—authentic, rooted in truth, and built to last.
One song in particular stood out as more than a tribute; it felt like a prophetic anthem for the movement Charlie helped lead. “The Blessing,” written by the Carneses and Elevation Worship, is grounded in Numbers 6:24-25, the Aaronic blessing God gave to Moses for Aaron to speak over Israel:
“May the LORD bless you and keep you; may the LORD cause His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; may the LORD lift up His countenance toward you and give you peace.”
The simplicity of this four-line blessing carries a profound weight. God’s desire is clear: His people should be marked as His own, carrying His name, His protection, and His purpose. This blessing echoes the intimacy of a parent speaking hope and goodness over their child. It’s both deeply personal and deeply generational.
Charlie Kirk’s message to young Americans mirrored this very blessing. He urged them: Get married. Have children. Build a legacy. Pass down your values. Pursue the eternal. Seek true joy. These are not just conservative talking points—they are biblical truths and the foundation of strong families and strong nations. By speaking this blessing over future generations, Kirk carried forward the very principles that sustain freedom and ensure a nation’s survival.
That is why the repeated lyrics of “The Blessing” hit so powerfully in that moment:
May His favor be upon you
And a thousand generations
And your family and your children
And their children, and their children
The song also speaks of God’s protection in a world increasingly hostile to people of faith and to conservative voices:
May His presence go before you
And behind you, and beside you
All around you, and within you
He is with you, He is with you
In light of Charlie’s assassination—an act meant to silence his voice—these words rang even louder. For millions listening, they were a reminder that no matter the opposition, God’s presence surrounds His people as they continue their work.
Ironically, this song was released in March 2020, just days before the lockdowns began. Those “15 Days to Slow the Spread” became the beginning of one of the most disruptive government interventions in modern American history—policies that stripped away freedoms, shuttered churches, and damaged a generation of youth. Yet at the same time, this anthem was planted into the culture, preparing hearts for a season of trial and ultimately, resilience.
What happened at Charlie Kirk’s memorial wasn’t just about honoring a life cut short. It was about rallying a generation to live with purpose, rooted in faith, family, and liberty. It was a reminder that even in tragedy, God’s hand is still guiding America forward, raising up new leaders who will carry the mantle and finish the work Charlie began.