Actor Chris Pratt recently shared about how his son’s health challenges shaped his faith, describing how his prayers that God would save his son were a defining moment for him.
Pratt, who first rose to fame playing Andy Dwyer in the NBC sitcom “Parks and Recreation,” is a star in several franchises, including “Guardians of the Galaxy,” “Jurassic World,” “The Lego Movie,” and “The Super Mario Bros. Movie.”
Through the years, Pratt has been vocal about his faith, sometimes drawing backlash. In 2022, a campaign to have him removed from his role in “Guardians of the Galaxy” began circulating online, with critics accusing Pratt of being homophobic.
Nevertheless, Pratt has remained open about his Christian faith, discussing his belief that God has a plan for his life and sharing positively about his experiences attending church.
In a recent interview with FOX & Friends, Pratt shared about a pivotal moment in his faith. Pratt said, “The most impactful moment was when my son was born.”
Pratt’s son, Jack, was born in 2012. Jack was born nine weeks premature and weighed less than four pounds. He also suffered from brain bleeding, and his prognosis was uncertain.
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“He was born early and had some health scares,” Pratt continued. “And in that moment, [I] really made some deals with God, as you do when you’re praying. And I felt like, ‘If you save my son, I will give you everything. I’ll give you my life. I’ll give you my platform. I won’t be ashamed to talk to you, talk about you.’”
“And he did save my son,” Pratt said, “and I’ve been trying to make good on that promise ever since.”
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Jack Pratt has exceeded doctors’ expectations, and he is a healthy child today.
