Rebuilding Hope for TodayOctober 28th, 2010 by Dave KubalSee if these sound familiar:* “America will not recover.”* “By such-and-such date there will be another economic meltdown.”* “You don’t find the U.S. in End-Times scriptures, so surely we will not survive.”* “This is the beginning of the end.”Prophetic half-truths abound these days, and lack a full presentation of the scriptures. God’s immutable Word clearly states that we join him in shaping history. “If my people…” (2 Chr. 7:14), “If the nation I warn repents…I will relent” (Jer. 18:8), “God saw… how they turned from their evil ways, he had compassion” (Jonah 3:10), “If you can find but one person…” (Jer. 5:1).The effects of cloudy half-truths often paralyze the Church. Survival experts will tell you the most important aspect of survival in dire times is to have hope. Silence and passivity are signs that the Church is losing hope for our country. This certainly cannot be the heart of God. In fact, God encouraged his people to “pray for the city” where he carried them into exile, that they might have peace and prosperity (Jer. 29:7).Our God desires to dispense mercy. Yes, justice is foundational to his character, but Scripture assures us that just one turned heart can turn God’s heart. Just one person’s prayer can turn his heart toward compassion. He is always looking to see if our hearts are aligned with his and interceding on behalf of his people. He delights in demonstrating his love.Do not let hopelessness paralyze you!Continue to believe that God has a plan and destiny for this country. Continue to pray and intercede for God’s will to be done. He wants us to join him in his plan for every nation and this world.One person, praying with humility, can turn the heart of God and invite his deliverance.Will it be you?You will never know unless you try.
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