“But you, Israel, my servant,
Jacob, whom I have chosen,
you descendants of Abraham my friend,
I took you from the ends of the earth,
from its farthest corners I called you.
I said, ‘You are my servant’;
I have chosen you and have not rejected you.
So do not fear, for I am with you;
do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you;
I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.  (Isaiah 41:8-10)

We are living in difficult times. Yet we are not to be discouraged. That is how the enemy attempts to defeat us. Jesus told us that trials and tribulations are to be expected:

These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.  (John 16:33)

We have a God who is greater than anything that we face.

Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.  (1 John 4;4)

There are no shortages of “prophets” who will tell us how America has failed itself and the world. They talk about past revivals and are the self-proclaimed experts on revival. We just need to keep our focus and continue praying.

Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice.

Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand.

Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.  (Philippians 4:4-8)