There is a growing trend in America

one that scoffs at patriotism, mocks our Founding ideals, and denies the spiritual roots that once shaped this nation. At every turn, we hear of America’s flaws. We are told she is racist, oppressive, greedy, imperialistic—even irredeemable.

But today, we say: NO to the denigration of America—and YES to an exceptional nation.

Let’s be clear: this is not arrogance. It is not blind nationalism. It is not the denial of our failures. It is a sober and holy affirmation of what God has done in this land—and what He still longs to do through it.

Where America Is

We live in strange and sobering days. Liquor stores, marijuana dispensaries, and abortion clinics are called “essential,” while churches are labeled non-essential. Marriage is redefined. Gender is debated. The name of God is scrubbed from military burials and school grounds. In cities like Houston, even a privately displayed Bible has been forcibly removed from public view.

The Ten Commandments are ruled unconstitutional. Same-sex marriage is celebrated. Divorces increase. Late-term abortion clinics open their doors, while millions of unborn children are denied the most basic right: life.

This is not mere political drift. It is spiritual erosion. The removal of God from the public square has left our foundations crumbling.

What It Means to Denigrate

To denigrate means to attack the reputation of something—or someone. It is to belittle, defame, and strip away dignity and value. And that’s exactly what’s happening to America.

When people describe this land as purely imperialist, racist, exploitative, or irreparably broken, they are not just offering critique—they are tearing down the legacy of what has been one of the freest, most generous, and opportunity-rich nations in history.

Do we have stains in our history? Yes. But we also have a long track record of correcting our wrongs and pursuing justice. That is the story that must be told.

Why America Is Exceptional

America is not perfect—but America is exceptional.

To say that does not mean we are better than others. It means we are different by design. We were founded not on race, tribe, or geography, but on principles—eternal ones. Our Constitution rests on the belief that all people are created equal, that rights are given by God—not government—and that authority belongs to the governed.

G.K. Chesterton once said, “America is the only nation founded on a creed.” That creed, birthed in the Declaration of Independence, proclaims self-evident truths that are just as true today as they were in 1776. These truths are not unique to Americans—they are universal. But America chose to build upon them.

We are exceptional because:

• We cherish freedom and individual rights.
• From freedom of speech to freedom of worship, these liberties are rare and precious. We must not take them for granted.
• We have valued hard work and opportunity.
• In America, success was not inherited—it was earned. If you worked hard, you could rise. That dream still matters.
• We honored God publicly.
• Our schools, courts, and government once welcomed His name and acknowledged His authority. When we honored Him, He honored us.
• We elect our leaders.
• Unlike monarchies and dictatorships, we have a voice and a vote. We can hold our leaders accountable. That’s a privilege.
• We are quick to help others.
• Whether in times of disaster or poverty, American generosity is unmatched. Our people give. Our nation responds.

No other country has inspired so many to dream of freedom. No other flag has offered more hope to the oppressed. People do not flee to tyranny—they flee from it. And they still run toward America.

What We Must Do

The question is not: Will God bless America? The question is: Will America bless God?

It is time for the Church to rise—not in bitterness or bluster, but in righteous resolve. We must do what our forefathers did: call upon the Lord, stand for truth, and rebuild what has been broken.

1. We Must IntercedeLike Daniel in Babylon, like Esther in Persia—we must cry out for our nation. Pray for our leaders. Pray for our children. Pray for revival. Psalm 122:7–9 says:

   “May there be peace within your walls and security within your citadels… For the sake of the house of the Lord our God, I will seek your prosperity.”

2. We Must Be a Prophetic VoiceWhen God gave Israel a king, He also raised up prophets. Their role? Speak truth to power. Confront wickedness. Call the people back to covenant.We need that voice again today. A church that’s not seduced by politics or silence—but filled with fire and truth. Jeremiah 23:29 declares:

   “Is not my word like fire,” says the Lord, “and like a hammer that breaks the rock in pieces?”

   Let the Word be that fire. Let the pulpits burn again.
3. We Must Call for Righteous LeadershipJeremiah 22:3 reminds us that leaders must be:

   “Fair-minded and just… Help those who have been robbed; Rescue them from their oppressors… Do not mistreat foreigners, orphans, and widows. Stop murdering the innocent!”

   That’s what a righteous government looks like. That’s what we must pray for. Demand. Vote for. And model.
4. We Must Return to Our RootsThe exceptionalism of America was never about perfection—it was about principles.As Abraham Lincoln once said, these truths are “applicable to all men and all times.” The further we stray from them, the more fragile we become.But it’s not too late.If we return to the Lord… if we repent as a people… if we welcome Him again into our courts, our classrooms, and our culture—He will respond. He is not done with this nation.

Final Call: Stand and Say Yes

We must raise a mighty voice in our day:

• A voice of resolve that says, “No more. Not on my watch.”
• A voice of repentance for our national sin.
• A voice of return that cries, “God, we want You! We welcome You back into our government, our laws, our land.”
• A voice of renewal that says, “Let revival begin with us.”

Let the Church stand. Let the sound of patriotic worship rise again. Let the songs of liberty become cries of repentance and renewal.

Let us say NO to the denigration of America—and YES to an exceptional nation.

Not because of who we are, but because of whose we are.

God, bless America… and may America once again bless You.