The Flame Within

“How Do Other Countries View America?”

Being outside of the U.S. has given me an interesting view of America. I’ve had conversations with people outside of the USA, because I’m curious what news they’re hearing and what their view is of America. Uber drivers, coffee baristas, hotel managers—people from different walks of life and even in countries considered more liberal than ours.

I simply ask what they’ve heard on the news and social media and ask what they think—I do not tell them what I think. I remain completely neutral and I ask absolutely no leading questions. Want to know what i’m hearing? Every single person i’ve talked to condemns the murder of Charlie Kirk and says he was only speaking his beliefs. They’ll add, “He wasn’t evil or violent— He just had different beliefs—that’s the point of a free country?” They say this regardless of their worldview or beliefs.

I’ve heard people who are filled with compassion and sadness because he left a wife and children. I’ve been pleasantly surprised to see sadness and compassion on their faces. I also sea “fear” on their faces for me, all Americans, themselves, their nation, and the world. They are aware that America leads the rest of the world in most areas of life. Not one person has shrugged it off or excused it. Not one person said “He had It coming.” Or… “He asked for it because he wouldn’t shut up.” There seems to be a certain level of respect for his courage.

So far, all the people I’ve spoken to seem to comment about an extreme ideology or mindset and recognize what is happening: The murder Is the fruit of an evil ideology that is producing violence and murder.

The part that saddens me is how people outside of the U.S. have the ability to see how terrible this assination is—-but there are people in America praising this act of violence and seemingly happy they are now rid of Charlie Kirk. Which is disturbing on so many levels. Lord, help us!

Even outside of America, people are saying this radical ideology has gone crazy. They’re fearful of the extreme ideology. They’re afraid to visit our country. They don’t see America as a leader right now—they see us as lost and deranged. They’re fearful their nation will eventually follow in the path of destruction and division. This should shake us all to our core.

And here’s the truth: If you are not condemning this murder, you are part of the problem. You are siding with the evil that Jesus Himself said comes only to steal, kill, and destroy (John 10:10). Rejoicing in another’s murder is only of
Satan himself; He’s the only rejoicer of murder and death—It’s evil at its finest.

Friends, hear this—it is time to wake up. This isn’t just politics. This is spiritual. This is good versus evil. The battle is not against flesh and bood. It’s against the forces in the heavenly realm.

America, the world is watching. And they’re not impressed. They see a nation torn apart by deception, violence, division, hatred—and persistent murder. They see a nation that has forgotten its moral compass and has turned its back on the God who blessed it. If we don’t rise up, repent, and return to truth, we will lose not only our influence on the world but our very soul as a country.

It’s time to stand. It’s time to speak. It’s time to push back against evil with courage, conviction, and the unshakable truth of God’s Word. It’s time for people on both political sides and all belief systems to recognize the radicalism that is tearing apart our great nation. It is time to denounce the spiteful ideology and to embrace unity and normalize kindness and respect in the USA. Join me in praying for our nation and that God will save us from ourselves.

Ephesians 6:10-18 “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.”

Blessings, Crystal