Where Do We Go From Here?

I read some sobering statistics this week about several different struggles we face as a nation.  Let me give you a quick list:
Economically -
  * 2011 was our worst year in history with 10 separate natural disasters costing over $1 billion each
  * Currently, America has over $16 trillion in debt
Morally -
  * 89% of the world's pornography is created in the United States
Family -
  * 1.2 million babies were aborted in our country last year
  * 4 in 10 babies born were born to unwed mothers
Spiritually -
  * Only 3 in 10 Christians believe that the Bible is literally true
  * Fewer than 1 in 10 Americans state that their faith is a top priority in their lives
                                                             (from material posted by Julie Hamner, Communications Director, If My People 2012)

All of this further enforced in me the need to pray for our country.  Starting October 1st, that is what I want you to join me in doing.  Each day for forty days, this blog space will become a prayer guide.  We will pray over a variety of needs beginning with our own prayer lives as Christians during the first week.  Then in each of the following weeks, I invite you to pray for:
-the family in America,
-the church in our country,
-our nation as a whole,
-our decision as voters (we will pray through the ballot)
-and finally the election and those we have elected. 

It will not be an easy task; real intercession never will be.  In the end, it's my hope that I will come out better equipped and committed to continue to pray for my country in the days and years to come.  Will you join me?
    
For the journey...

Tim