Lent, Passover and the Future of America

Perhaps it is time to back away from our computers for some period each day, as we walk through the Holy Seasons of Passover for Jews and Lent for Christians, and spend that time in prayer and fasting for our country.

I know I have spent much too much time thinking and worrying instead of praying to the One who CAN fix the mess that we (yes WE) have allowed to happen.

"If MY people which are called by MY name, shall humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways - THEN will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land". II Chronicles 7:14

"Everything in the heavens and earth is yours, O Lord, and this is YOUR kingdom. We adore you as being in control of everything. Riches and honor come from you alone, and YOU are the ruler of all mankind; your hand controls power and might, and it is at your discretion that men are made great" I Chronicles 29:11-12.

Jehoshaphat called all the people of Judah together - in the face of coming attacks by three surrounding enemies.  "Our God will you not judge them?  We have no might against this great company that comes against this great company that comes against us; neither do we know what to do; but our eyes are upon Thee.  And ALL Judah stood before the Lord, with their little ones, their wives and their children."

God's response was to give them a very specific "battle plan" - have the musicians lead the army with praise to God.  He told them not to be afraid for the battle was not THEIRS but HIS.  However they still had to follow His leading and instructions.


God is still in control. He is not ready to give up on this "Divine Experiment" called the United States of America. Pray for all of our leaders that they would be given true insight into what the purpose of our nation is and how they can best serve the American people rather than themselves. Pray for us to have the courage to take action where necessary to have our voice heard. We have done this in the past, but then let down our guard and returned to our daily routines.  That is why we are where we are. We have sat meekly by and allowed our country to be shanghaied. Our prayers need to be persistent and powerful and we need to acknowledge our own failings.

Imagine what a might move God might make for the future of our great nation if the entire conservative Judeo-Christian community across this land from every denomination and worship style joined together for a season of prayer and fasting.

Just my Saturday afternoon thoughts