The problems of this country *are* urgent, Father. I have appreciated the stance of the denomination that our older daughter attends, the Brethren in Christ, regarding blind American patriotism (of course, they put it much more gently and effectively, but still....). At the very same time, I am concerned. We are commanded--ordered, mandated!--by You to pray for our leaders. I even hate to call the President a leader, and yet he is leading a fair number of people known as his "base." Leading them to racism, sexism and sexual immorality, hatred, pride, thoughtlessness, and mediocrity, inconsiderate selfishness, and isolationism. Wow. And many of the "leaders" of our churches are supporting him!
Will it take breaking us, Lord? It may. It probably should. We have grown comfortable in our affluence. We have grown comfortable in our sin! Break my heart for what breaks Yours, as the song goes. Break my hard heart. I pray this first for myself, although I wish I could pray it for the American people. But I know that no one can repent for another person.
(PS Speaking of that, may I bug You some more for the boyfriend of my younger daughter? For him to commit to You, to follow You, to know You?)
Well, Lord, may Your kingdom come! Love You. Amen~~
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