Remember Nebuchadnezzar

I read Nebuchadnezzar's dream in chapter 4 of the book of Daniel. It's the dream of a beautiful tree that was large enough for all the beasts and birds to come take shelter and be fed. And a voice called out and said "cut it down". Daniel explained to the king that he would be judged for his pride and lose everything for a time. About a year later the king was walking on the roof of his palace admiring his kingdom and all that he had accomplished and didn't give God credit for anything, immediately a voice spoke and all that God had proclaimed would happen, did. Nebuchadnezzar had several chances to change his ways and already on other occassions he had acknowledged Daniel's God as the highest, yet he allowed his pride to rise up and exalt himself. Judgement soon followed. Through out the history of The United States the people of this country have wavered on their faith. Yet each time they would venture away from God, he would some how show them their need for him and once again this would be one nation under God. The nation, our leaders, and the people would turn to God because they knew that he is the only way we can remain a strong nation. I see a new breed of pride rising up in our nation now. One that wants to eliminate God all together. A pride that says "look what we did", "look how great we are", and yet we are rapidly losing the respect of other countries who say that we are not so great. We are greatest in our own eyes. The solution? 2Chronicles 7:14 "If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land." So, christians need to be on their knees praying for this country and our leaders harder than ever. And then maybe God will give our nation another chance, again.