We began this book by asking you to consider what the civilized world would be like without the United States. Now, I'm going to ask you to consider a world with America in revival. I do not mean a revival merely of emotional religion, but a deep revival, born of genuine Christlikeness in the church. Picture America experiencing a Christ awakening, where a priesthood of mature believers join the Lamb before the throne of God's grace; where the Lamb is offered as sacrifice for America's sin, God receives the sacrifice and, according to 2 Chronicles 7:14, He heals our land.

Picture a repentant America touching Islamic, Hindu and Buddhist peoples with the love of Jesus. Picture a holy America where our movies have moral, Christ-inspired lessons and where the message of redemption is played out in a myriad of ways around the world. Envision a million praying, loving missionaries, empowered by the Holy Spirit to heal and encourage nations on every level of society.

We can go the way of the judgmental and critical. We can listen to those without vision who seek to pull America down, like Samson, upon themselves and their enemies. Or, we can become Christlike and see a true golden age come to this land. Think of it, my friend, can you envision a world where the most powerful nation on earth has become the most godly?

Do not say this cannot happen. Remember, God is not looking impatiently at His watch, He's listening to His heart. He takes no pleasure in the death of the wicked; He desires for all men to be saved (2 Pet 3:9) and has made provision for all men at the cross (2 Cor 5:21). He inspired revival before. He can do it again.

Do you remember the story of the demonized boy whose father pleaded with Jesus for help? The man approached Christ feeling defeated, almost hopeless, weary with fighting to keep the boy alive after repeated demonic attacks. The man asked Jesus, "If You can do anything, take pity on us and help us!" (Mark 9:22)

Our attitude is often like that of this man. Our shoulders are hunched from fasting and we are wearied with the fight to keep America alive. We come to the Lord looking for pity instead of power; we're seeking comfort instead of conviction to take a stand for America.

To ask for mere pity from a God who has given us "everything pertaining to life and godliness" is an insult (2 Pet 1:3). Jesus retorted, "If You can! All things are possible to him who believes" (Mark 9:23).