By Mallory Mattingly
Charlie Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk, opened up about the meaningful way her late husband honored her and the Sabbath.
“The one thing I looked forward to the most on those days where Charlie honored the Sabbath was the note that he would write to me, and that was powerful,” Erika told FOX NEWS SUNDAY. “And he would always say, ‘How can I serve you? How can I be a better husband,’ because I was saying the same thing. It wasn’t just one way. We both knew that in order to make our marriage the most amazing covenant that it was, was always asking one another, how can we improve? How can we be better? How can we serve one another?”
“Because [our] marriage came first, then [our] kids. So when you put the kids in front of your marriage, that’s where some issues start. But Charlie and I always put each other first. I mean, obviously you put God first,” she continued. “But he was very good about it in those letters. At the end, he would always say, ‘How can I serve you? How can I be a better husband?’ And it’s funny, because I never actually took him up on that. I never said because he was just always so good.”
Related: How ‘Sabbath’ Transformed Charlie Kirk’s Life
In October, about a month and a half after Charlie’s assassination on Sept. 10, Erika shared one of the letters he wrote to her. She, in turn, urged her followers to do the same for their spouses.
“Ask how you can better serve the ones you love. How you can show up, not just stand beside. Call them, even if you have nothing to say, except the only words that ever matter: ‘I love you,'” she captioned the post.
In Charlie’s posthumously published book,
“…observing the Sabbath isn’t a rejection of modern life but a rebellion against busyness and a pathway to genuine connection, peace, and presence,” part of its synopsis reads. “Through Stop in the Name of God, bestselling author Charlie Kirk guides you on how to unplug, recharge, and reconnect with God, family, and yourself in a way that nurtures your soul. In a world dominated by screens and constant noise, Stop in the Name of God presents the Sabbath as a radical act of resistance. Packed with practical insights and spiritual wisdom, Charlie Kirk demonstrates how honoring the Sabbath restores balance, reduces anxiety, and nourishes your soul. It’s not just a day of rest-it’s a lifeline to reclaiming what truly matters.”
As the holiday season winds down and the new year picks up speed, take a page from the Kirks’ weekly Sabbath habit and spend time with those you love and with God.
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