Looks like a Detroit mega-church spent significant time praying Sunday for congress to bail out the Big Three. They even brought in a Ford Escape, Chevy Tahoe and a Chrysler Aspen and placed them behind the pulpit. (How's that for sermon props?) Detroit pastors have vowed to fast and pray until the bailout comes through.
Hmmmm. I can't help but wonder...Are they also praying that the Big Three will demonstrate better stewardship? Or that they will manufacture better cars? Or that the United Autoworkers Union will agree to a more globally competitive contract?
I'm not so sure it's Biblical to ask God to bless bad stewardship. And I'm uncomfortable with anything that creates the impression that government is the solution to our greatest problems. And I'm very uncomfortable with praying that puts financial prosperity over the need for revival. What if it's God's will for the Big Three to flounder so that He might bring about revival as people begin to call on His name from repentant hearts? What if God answers the prayers of this church and these pastors and it turns out to be the worst thing that could have happened? Be careful what you pray for.
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