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.