My wife and I have met with another couple each week since Nov. 2000 to pray for Pres. Bush, and other leaders, the WOT, etc. This time with God over the past 5-1/2 years has convinced me that the great conflicts in our day are mainly spiritual in nature, not political, not ideological. The "accusers" you mentioned (and great insight, BTW) are on both sides of the political spectrum. In fact, I'm amazed how many folks I see on FR, supposed conservatives, who are essentially hostile to people of faith, to Christ, to all things of the Spirit. I couldn't care less whether Bush cow-tows to someone's concept of a "conservative agenda;" I'm more concerned that Bush keep his eyes on the Lord, and follow His lead.
What a blessing it must be for all of you to get together to pray like that. I agree wholeheartedly that our problems are spiritual, not political. They may play themselves out politically but the origin is spiritual. God has a plan, even now, for our country and we owe it to ourselves to find out what part we play in that plan. Will we be part of God's army or the forces in retreat? America will suffer greatly in the days and years to come. There will be more Katrinas and earthquakes and they will be as bad or worse than we've experienced before. We will also suffer economically. If people think prices for gas, etc. are bad now, they ain't seen nothing yet. Christians need to be salt and light to them, especially during these hard times. If all we do is complain and act like everyone else, where will the light come from? I always say we live in the best of times and the worst of times.