My Prayer For 2023

We're getting ready to say goodbye to 2022. Honestly, I won't miss it. It has been a challenging year. If we were asked what would make 2023 better, most of us would probably say for COVID and inflation to disappear. 

But the more I thought about it, if we could ask for just one thing in the new year, I believe it should be that America would turn back to the God of the Bible. Beyond COVID and inflation, our nation is facing multiple challenges which can all be traced to the decline of faith and the waning influence of our Judeo-Christian values. 

We have an epidemic of broken families and children without fathers in the home. There is an epidemic of corruption on Wall Street, in government and even at our local school board. 

There is an epidemic of despair, depression and drug addiction. There is an epidemic of violent crime. A growing number of people no longer fear punishment in this life, and don't believe in eternal life. There is an epidemic of intolerance.

I believe the whole world would be a better place if more people believed in the God of the Bible. But it is particularly important that we have a revival here in America. 

America was founded by people who came here to freely worship God. Christian pastors gave birth to the revolutionary fervor that won our war of independence. 

George Washington said it was only because of God's hand that we prevailed over the British empire. And our founders boldly declared that our liberty comes from God, not government. 

My prayer for 2023 is that America will rediscover the wisdom and truth of the Bible, and turn our hearts back to God.

And I promise that throughout the year ahead, with your prayers, continued support and God’s blessing, the American Values staff and I will continue to “fight the good fight” for Faith, Family and Freedom.