The United States of America: in God we (still) trust

this thursday, may 6, happens to be the national day of prayer, an annual day of prayer originally designated by the U.S. Congress. even though there's a bunch of controversy over it right now (it's being challenged in court right now) president obama still issued a statement to support it. with all these prayer movements going on, this one stood out to out because it is organized by our GOVERNMENT, and not a church. it is a reminder that despite the spiritual state of our country today, the compromise of freedom of religion, and a universal concept of "God", America is a country founded by people who loved, followed, worshipped, and feared the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, in a way that our government today has long departed from.

nevertheless, this day of prayer is a reminder that behind the slippery slope of darkness i call materialism, idol worship, drunkenness, sexual perversion, pursuit of the "American Dream", and storing temporary treasures on earth, we are nothing without our greatest treasure, Jesus. it's a reminder that when it's all said and done, when the economy crashes, when we find ourselves in war and earthquakes and natural disasters, we have no where to turn but a "God", (whom many have yet to realize ultimately is the man, Christ Jesus). it's a reminder that in a country full of shiny things, living for the moment (forget about eternity), indulging in earthly pleasures, partying hard, and spending our lives building a name for ourselves, our ultimate security and significance is found in Jesus alone.

i never really liked this prayer a whole lot, but it just feels appropriate and it makes my point so here it goes:

Jesus, i plead your Blood over my sins and the sins of my nation. God, end abortion and send revival to America.

i don't intercede for America that much, let alone a steady intercessory heart for UCSD. but i do desire for Him to touch our nation in radical ways.

God, i know you love America, more than i do.

let hope rise.

would You come.

we need You, God. we need You.