Please also add this personal request, what is on my mind here in FL:
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They are hard working, honest people. Yet they have fingers pointed in their faces, outsiders milling in the polling areas questioning every thing they do, questioning EVERY provisional ballot and trying to halt the proceedings, and legions of lawyers on hand.
All of this is designed to intentionally create chaos and confusion. And all of this divides and undermines our communities at a time when we need most to be working together!
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Thank you so much for your prayers -- which in effect are prayers for the peace of mind for those of us who know and love the above folks .... and are in anguish over what we see happening in our own communities.
Philippians 4:6-7 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus (NIV) -- that is a very precious promise.
BTW -- local news just had snippet that 2 areas in Ohio have barred poll watchers / challengers.
Thanks for the ping. I am in mental prayer as I'm tending to household things today. My mind is toward the Lord and the election. I am full of anticipation!
Going to prayer right now for these requests, dear Cyn.