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Former SEAL Claims Daily Prayer and Bible Reading Makes Better Operators Than Physical Training Alone
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#313 Eric Frohardt - DEVGRU Gold Squadron Sniper and Assaulter
"If I would have done that in the teams, I swear I would have been a better SEAL. I feel like things are just more clear to me. I have more energy from it. You feel like you're losing an hour of sleep, but that period of time where you're just waiting on the Lord each morning gives you this strength. I wasn't afraid to run into a room full of Al Qaeda for the flag that I wore on my shoulder. But I was afraid to share my faith for that cross I wore underneath my body armor."
Froehart disclosed that he now spends an hour each morning in prayer, Bible reading, and journaling, a practice he wishes he had maintained during his SEAL career. He argued this spiritual discipline provides more energy and mental clarity than the time investment costs, claiming it would have made him more effective in combat. He expressed deep regret for not sharing his faith with teammates who died in combat, particularly Louis Safran who approached him with existential questions days before being killed.
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