usaIn November 1986 I had the opportunity to visit my first State of America. It was Hawaii. I traveled there with my father-in-law, Ron Ross, who was a guest speaker at a missions conference. We stayed with a family who served with Youth with a Mission.

While watching the 6 o’clock news on the first night there I was saddened by the way the American news media were blatantly attacking the office of the President, in particular Ronald Reagan. I can’t remember the details of the news story but I can remember the affect it had on my hosts. Heavy hearted they went to prayer around the dinner table for the leadership on their country. After that I went to my room and wrote these words.

I had grown up as a missionary kid in Papua New Guinea and cherished the many friendships my family had with people from the USA. My family was always encouraged and blessed by American people. So this song became my prayer. I think it is even more relevant today than when it was first written.

God’s love is great for every nation and every tribe and tongue. I do believe that when the people of a nation humble themselves and pray, turn from their sin and seek God’s grace that he restores. I believe He can heal the land and redeem the hearts of the people back to Him.

As an Australian I pray that America can become the nation it was destined to be under God through faith in Jesus Christ. A nation blessed to be a blessing to every nation on earth.

Steve

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