Lord, have mercy.
Our nation has been proud. We have relied upon our own strength while turning away from Yours. We have looked to our own wealth, intellect, and military might for all of our security.
Our arrogance shames us. You are not a small god, but a Great Lord of might and wonder! All good things come from You, and so if our nation has ever had anything of true worth, it has been because of Your mercies. Humbled and broken, we confess our need again to You.
We need You more than wealth. We need You more than intellect. We need You more than power. We need You more than human leadership. Without You, all of our treasures and strength are worthless.
It is a wonder of Your perfect love that You are tender toward the cry of a few voices. So Father, we ask You to meet America in our time of need. We ask You to restore our humility. Please soften those proud places in our land that keep America from a right view of Your bigness. And please, raise up within us a new strength that is faithful to You.
Father, would You also protect us as we learn to repent? Would You please teach us gently, and help us to obey Your soft voice before Your storm? Help us respond to Your wooing. Lead us to seek You again as our protector and provider with a heart of humility.
(Deuteronomy 8:12-18a)
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