When God created man and placed him on the Earth He intended for him to subdue the Earth and have dominion over it. His intention is still the same and His method of ruling on the Earth through man is still the same.
God has given us the gameplan to live a life that maximizes our potential in the Kingdom of Heaven. If we execute the plan we will hear "Well done good and faithful servant." when we stand before our King.
The founders of the United States of America were willing to pledge their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honor to establish a better govenment. As believers we belong to a better government than the American government, the Kingdom of Heaven.
God uses events in our life to mold us into a vessel for His purpose. We need to decide to stay on the potters wheel long enough for Him to finish His work in us.