Mennonite Church USA has called for a day of praying and fasting around the U.S. Elections on Monday, November 4th. We are currently participating from Cambodia – where it is Monday already – as Crystal and I set aside the moments opened to us by fasting for prayer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Personally, I am praying that God’s transformative presence will bring healing and hope to the United States. I believe that most Americans would agree with me – regardless of political affiliation – when I say that my homeland is the most divided, troubled, and hurt that it has been in a very long time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThen they cried to the LORD in their trouble, and He saved them from their distress. He sent out His word and healed them; He rescued them from the grave. Let them give thanks to the LORD for His unfailing love and His wonderful deeds for mankind.\u201d<\/p>Psalm 107:19-21 NIV<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n We invite you to join us in fasting and praying for the people of the United States around election day. And, of course, we encourage you to vote as well. I received a notification last week that my absentee ballot had been received.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Mennonite Church USA has called for a day of praying and fasting around the U.S. Elections on Monday, November 4th. We are currently participating from Cambodia – where it is Monday already – as Crystal and I set aside the moments opened to us by fasting for prayer. Personally, I am praying that God’s transformative… <\/p>\n