4th of July 2008 prayer

A Prayer for America's Birthday:
Oh Lord, it is reason to celebrate our freedoms here but it is so sad to see the direction our country has taken. This downward spiral will most surely lead to a collapse of our nation eventually. From the inside to the out, we have despised your word to us. We have climbed the ladder to become the greatest nation in the world. Our gov't was formed by men who acknowledged their dependence on you and so they wrote our Constitution and established this great republic. We became known throughout the world for our freedoms. Our laws were based on Your Law. Now, Oh God, just look at where we are! We are a shameful people enslaved, in bondage to our own sin and moral corruption. Your children have allowed this to happen and over time we have become de-sensitized to our own involvement in this way of life. We are a society of ease, want it now, I deserve it, it's mine, know one will be hurt by my choices and on and on it goes. We call good evil and evil good. Marriage is being redefined, abortion is still legal, give me my wishes. Lord, you know where we are headed, you know the future and who our next President is going to be. You are able to direct the heart of the King so I believe whoever is elected you will be able to accomplish your will. I am only one person lifting up and acknowledging my own sinfulness to you. Cleanse my heart, mind and soul today. Have mercy on me Oh Lord. Look upon my children and grandchildren even as Job prayed for his family I pray for mine. That they might walk with you and honor you in all their ways and that they would teach their generation the fear of the Lord. I don't know how long America can survive in the way we are going, but help your people to awaken and get active in pursuing righteousness. Help us to be strong in what we hold dear and to be obedient to you. We need a miracle of your healing grace. America has been known as a free republic, a God fearing Judeo/Christian nation, apple pie and Cheverolet. Yet we've become so lax, so wasteful and prideful. Help us from this day forward to be different, bold in our faith and true to You. Lord Jesus, be magnified in me today. Show me Lord my way. In the most Powerful Name of Jesus I pray. Your daughter, Janice