“USA, I am with you!”
“Then Haggai, the LORD’s messenger, gave this message of the LORD to the people: ’I am with you,’ declares the LORD” (Haggai 1:13,NIV).
》 Country Profile
Continent | America
Population | 339 million
Area | 9,833,517㎢ The third largest country in the world, located between Canada and Mexico in North America.
Capital City | Washington, D.C. (54.9 million)
People Groups | Total 521 groups , White 61.6%, Black 12.4%, Latin American 7.2%, Asian 6%, Native American 1.1%
People Groups Unreached | 97 (4.5% of the population)
Official Language(s) | English, Spanish
Total Languages | 379
Bible Translations | Completed 175, New Testament 76, Partial 69
Religion | Christian 76.5% (Protestant 38%, Catholic 30%), Non- religious 16.6%, Ethnic religion 2.6%, Islam 1.9%, Buddhism 1%, Hinduism 0.9%, Evangelical 26.4%, 89 million people
》 About the USA
The USA began as English settlements on its territory starting in 1606. Pilgrims seeking religious freedom arrived in 1620 on the Mayflower, establishing the first colony. By 1733, Britain had formed 13 colonies along the Atlantic Coast. Conflicts arose between Native Americans, the British, and the French, leading to British dominance in North America. Tensions with Britain intensified after the 1773 Boston Tea Party, and in 1776, the USA declared independence. Through wars and expansions, including the Civil War (1861–1865), the country abolished slavery in 1870 and secured democracy.
For WWI (1917) and WWII (1940s), the USA joined the Allies, emerging as a global power. During the Cold War, it countered the Soviet Union’s influence. The end of the Cold War in 1991 left the nation as the world’s leading power, though it faced new security threats like the 9/11 attacks, which led to wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. The USA, a federal republic with a presidential system, has President Joe Biden in office as of 2021.
The USA is one of the most advanced economies in the world, leading in tech, medicine, aerospace, and defense. Still, it faces issues like income inequality, aging infrastructure, healthcare costs, and trade deficits. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 deeply impacted its economy, slowing down growth and increasing unemployment. The USA’s GDP per capita is approximately $60,200.
》 Scripture Focus
| Haggai 1:4-6, 12-14(NIV) 4. “Is it a time for you yourselves to be living in your paneled houses, while this house remains a ruin?” 5. Now this is what the LORD Almighty says: “Give careful thought to your ways. 6. You have planted much, but have harvested little. You eat, but never have enough. You drink, but never have your fill. You put on clothes, but are not warm. You earn wages, only to put them in a purse with holes in it.“ 12. Then Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, Joshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest, and the whole remnant of the people obeyed the voice of the LORD their God and the message of the prophet Haggai, because the LORD their God had sent him. And the people feared the LORD. 13. Then Haggai, the LORD’s messenger, gave this message of the LORD to the people: “I am with you,” declares the LORD. 14. So the LORD stirred up the spirit of Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and the spirit of Joshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest, and the spirit of the whole remnant of the people. They came and began to work on the house of the LORD Almighty, their God, |
》 Prayer Points
1. The USA (United States of America) began with Pilgrims, known as the Pilgrim Fathers, who came from England seeking religious freedom. They established a strong Christian foundation that shaped the nation’s early history. Today, about 38% of the population identifies as Protestant, with nearly 90 million Evangelical Christians. This large Christian community continues to share the gospel widely. However, many churches face challenges with materialism and secular influences, often losing sight of their original spiritual focus. Let us pray that they may turn back to God’s word, repenting and rebuilding their faith on biblical principles.
2. American churches have experienced many periods of spiritual awakening and revival throughout history. Today, a renewed movement is needed, inspired by the Holy Spirit, so that believers and leaders alike are strengthened in faith. May God call and send faithful pastors and leaders to bring spiritual growth, encouraging reverence for Him within the church. This revival would help American churches better serve their communities and nations through prayer and outreach.
3. American Christians and churches have long supported global missions. Throughout the 19th and 20th centuries, they sent and funded many missionaries worldwide. Major evangelical mission organizations, such as Mission Exchange and Cross Global Link, as well as denominational and non-denominational groups, continue this work. Examples include the International Mission Board (IMB), Assemblies of God (AoG), Youth With A Mission (YWAM), Wycliffe Bible Translators (WBT), and many more. However, commitment has lessened within some churches. Let’s pray for a renewed dedication to spreading the gospel, and may the Holy Spirit inspire the church to carry out this mission commission once again.
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