What is
America’s Future?
by Clint Decker
Clay Center, Kansas – President Abraham Lincoln once
said, “Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's
character, give him power.” An ancient prayer from the Bible says, “Two
things I ask of you . . . give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with the
food that is needful for me, lest I be full and deny you and say, ‘Who is the
Lord?’ or lest I be poor and steal and profane the name of my God” (Proverbs
30:7-9).
The idea conveyed is having little or much can
affect the character of a person - and a nation. The United States
has seen both. In her early years she had little, while in modern times
she has had much. Today, the U.S. is the leader in innovation, has the
greatest university system, the world’s most powerful military, the largest
economy and provides unequaled human freedoms.
Since the late 1800’s, which began the industrial
age, America has seen incredible growth. The success has changed
America’s character. Her pride has grown into arrogance. Her
increased knowledge has questioned the need for God. Her advancements in
technology have made her like a god and her hi-tech weapons have replaced
God.
The principle of abundance leading to a denial of
God is a predictable pattern. When riches, power and success mount there
is a quiet shift in the heart of a nation, that when left unchecked, can lead
to its downfall.
Who is America’s greatest enemy? Some other
nation, terrorists or a conglomerate of cyber warriors? Our greatest
enemy is – we the people.
The lure of money and power is becoming our Great
Destroyer. Its deceptive appeal has caused us to think too highly of
ourselves. It has created a false sense of security bringing us to
believe we are a nation that is indestructible and indispensable to the
world. We have been willingly seduced by prosperity giving birth to the
children of ease, complacency and immorality.
Let us learn from the downfall of ancient kingdoms
like Rome, Egypt, Greece and the once vast British Empire. Mere common
sense says if we continue down the path we are on, America will eventually
implode.
Despite the growing number of atheists within our
borders, the Lord God does exist and He is our only hope. Not political
parties, legislation or changes in the economy. Let us examine our ways
and do something about it. We must humble ourselves and stop our power
hunger, corrupt and immoral practices. We must make peace with God and
with one another. This cannot be done through multi-faith efforts or by
starting an organization. This turn around can only be done through our
faith in the Creator God, and His only Son. We plead for Him to pour out
a heaven-sent spiritual revival to sweep border to border.
A prayer for you to pray– Lord God, I see evil and lawlessness across our land. We
desperately need you to send a move of your Spirit upon us. I admit my
own wrong doings and how I have contributed to the condition of our
country. Forgive me Lord for what I have done. Oh God, come upon
our land. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Clint Decker
is President & Evangelist with Great Awakenings, Inc. Hope for Today is a
syndicated column that appears online and in newspapers from North Dakota to
Texas. Contact him at cdecker@greatawakenings.org or call toll free at 877-433-3220.
Clint Decker
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