When looking at the history of modern western civilization it appears acutely clear the United States of America’s birth and nurture was providential. However, the question is no longer “What hath God wrought?” (Num. 23:23) but “Since no man knows the future, who can tell him what is to come?” (Eccl 8:7) Simple observation reveals we are on the cusp of squandering our blessings while we put our generous benefactor to the test daily. It should be obvious that neither Democrat nor Republican, neither Libertarian nor Independent can restore us to the “city on a hill” status we once enjoyed. Neither tax reform, social reform, government reform, nor a constitutional convention can accomplish for us what must be accomplished in order to ensure our national destiny is neither collapse nor inconsequential on the stage of world affairs. Our shortcoming is not economic, not political, and not social – it is spiritual. More than ever, “the only way to avoid this shipwreck, and to provide for our posterity, is to follow the counsel of Micah, to do justly, to love mercy, to walk humbly with our God.” (A Model of Christian Charity, John Winthrop, Sermon 1630) We must give up our addiction to political idols, cultural icons, and the drop-down menu of the “ism-of-the-day” mind-set and corporately and individually return to the source of our blessings. It’s not enough for the people of God to register and vote in greater numbers. God says “you have forsaken your first love.” (Rev. 2:4) It’s long past time to take responsibility for our condition and ask Almighty God to restore us to His favor. If we continue to rely on the arm of man we shall surely fail. “Some trust in chariots and some in horses . . .” (Ps 20:7)