Is it Futile to Pray For America?

This is a follow up to my last article, something to consider.Please be sure to read my closing thoughts at the end. Weekdays between 11am and 7pm(EST) you can listen either online or on the radio to American Family Radio.It is a Christian network that offers a variety of programs that discuss cultural,national and international issues which pertain to this country. A day does not go by where there isn't a caller, who in response to a discussion of the multitude of problems facing America, says something like,"We as a people need to pray for this nation." To this statement I would ask, why? In the last 50 years has praying for this country done any good? It sure doesn't look like it has. America has gotten worse in most every way. The reason it may be futile to do so (pray) can be found in the Bible. If you look to Romans 1:28 you will find the answer. Now if you choose to dismiss this, then you can choose to dismiss pretty much anything else you find in the New Testament. Romans 1:28 says: "Furthermore,since they did not think it worthwhile to retain the knowledge of God,He gave them over to a depraved (reprobate)mind. To do what ought not to be done." Reprobate also refers to a person without moral scruples. There you have it,since this nation and its leaders have been rejecting God and eliminating His presence from the public venue for decades,God has given America over to doing whatever it wants.You can see what it wants and likes by spending 3 or 4 hours changing the channels of your television. Really think about what the word reprobate means and what that word is in relation to how it is used in Scripture. Personally, I believe He has given this country over to its reprobate mind, but, I believe we should pray that we return to Him. Think about the Israelites of the "Old Testament" and how God severely punished them for decades because of their behavior, immorality and disobedience to Him. Only after total repentance and a return to God did the Israelites find true peace.Could that happen in America? Mmmmm. With all that said,I continue to believe this, people who call themselves Chrisitans should not sit back and be passive observers as every part of this country goes down the tubes.

My Problem With One Aspect of Christianity

People who are aware of what is going on around them in this country will admit that we are living in unprecedented times. America has morphed into a totalitarian and increasingly dangerous country.

 The "Cancel Culture", a heavily biased media that allows only one point of view, Federal and local governments dictating what we can and cannot do, all done in the name of "protecting" us. Add to this, there has been a sharp increase in the organized destruction of our cities while murder rates in these cities are soaring.

 I could go on but you get the picture. Considering the above I say this, as one who visits many News sites that have a primarily Christian readership, I see this prevalent thought among Christians regarding how to deal with what is going on. Basically, its just pray and occupy till Jesus returns,or, Christ is returning soon and he'll straighten it all out. 

I find this passivity inappropriate and foolish. With that said I would quickly say, that as Christians we should pray and anticipate his return, but, we should not be as sheep being led to their demise. We can see evidence of why we shouldn't from Our Lord and Saviour Himself. 

Do you recall what He did to the moneychangers when he chased them out of the Temple, how He verbally condemned the religious and government leaders of His day? Jesus called out people for their actions, speech and behavior. 

 Here is one thing he directed his disciples to do and what all the sissified preachers and theologians try to explain away--"Then He said to them, But now, he who has a money bag, let him take it, and likewise a knapsack; and he who has no sword, let him sell his garment and buy one." Note, He instructed them to get a sword. The reason for this was that many of the disciples were going into dangerous territory and might have to protect themselves.

 Now I'm not saying that we need to arm ourselves but I see indication from Our Lord that we shouldn't sit back and accept whatever injustices come our way. 

 Passivity to these injustices under the guise of doing Jesus' will, to me, is either done out of ignorance (lack of knowledge) or cowardice. There is much we can and should do as Believers to stand against what is going on in America. Whether its protesting, writing your elected officials, contributing to the leaders and orgs who are on the frontline of trying to save this country and whatever else you can think of. I urge people to wake up, this totalitarian government has taken away your right of assembly to worship once, don't think that they aren't going to do it again if we just sit back and wait until His return.