God Bless America?

If you read any of my prior posts a while back on politics, you might pick up on the fact that I'm a bit disillusioned with it all. Truth is, I'm just not sure how patriotic I am right now. I love my country, I really do. But before July 4th, I heard something on the radio and had the realization that though I do love my country, I'm not sure I'd voluntarily offer to go die for it. No, I'm not happy with myself about that, but I must admit I think it's true. If I was compelled or asked, I would honor whatever was required of me, but I wouldn't just offer myself without being asked. For my family, and for some friends, I would offer myself up without hesitation, but unfortunately not necessarily just for my country.
I think maybe some of it has to do with part of my heart being in Guatemala. Yes, my son is home, but Guatemala will always be a part of him, and also always a part of me. Even today I was thinking of it's beauty. I realize there are many problems in Guatemala, and much poverty, but that is also true of the good ol' USA.
And I think sometimes I have been very turned off by our American arrogance. Our way isn't always necessarily the only right way. Who made us the boss of the world? Even if it's by status of our wealth, is that okay? Especially with the poverty in the world (and here)?
There's a John Reuben song I've listened to lately called 'What About Them'. It talks about 'Puff the magic Jesus' floating around the universe and the United States is his favorite place. I can't help but agree that seems to be our overall attitude as Christians in America. It's like because we were founded by a group of Christians, we're God's favorites or something.
What I've been realizing is that God doesn't have favorites among nations (and if He does, it's certainly Israel and not us). God doesn't give a rip about the U.S.A. I believe he could care less. God doesn't love countries. He loves people. It's not important to God what the U.S.A. does. It's important to Him what you and I do.
One of the main reasons Jews of His day rejected Jesus, was because He wasn't a political leader like they hoped. Never did Jesus do his work through political means, or at a 'national' level. He worked through individuals like you and me. Even looking at the old testament, and the kings, I can't help but think about that God never really intended to set up the kingdom. According to 1 Samuel 8:6-9, it was because they rejected God as their king that he allowed them to have one. It came with a pretty stern warning in the next few verses.
So, what am I trying to say. Well, I'm not completely sure myself, but I think it's mainly to point out that it's you and I God is concerned about. It's all the people in all the countries and lands of this world. He doesn't love anyone here more than anyone in Guatemala, Haiti, Ethiopia, Iraq, Iran or anywhere else you can think of. So maybe that's why I struggle with placing America on such a pedestal. We have so much, and sometimes seem to care so little.

I hope everyone is having a good day. Much love to you (and my country).