Based on Psalm 80
The sins of the nation cause God to turn his face away. The absence of God's protection leads to national crises. Although God can judge a nation with disaster - and he sometimes does - his displeasure is most often felt in the withdrawal of his protection. There are many forces with Satan behind the scenes waiting to destroy our nations, if we turn our back on God we invite Satan and his disasters in the door.
But what is the solution? It is in this Psalm. Is the solution to national apostasy national religious laws? No.
The solution is prayer. Asking God to change people and restore them so the nation can be healed. We are too quick to impose on others and too slow to pray for them. Prayer is the Biblical alternative to politics.
I have been travelling since writing that post, during my travels I met a man who saw the problems in the world and was working hard at his solution: starting a new political party. I know the solution God has provided is better, so I ought to be working harder than that man.
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