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Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Vote
Over the past few months, I have been humbled and encouraged to have a number of my African friends tell me they are praying for America. I know America is a mission field and needs prayer, just as any other country but, at times I revert back to the mentality that America and other developed countries are without need. It is easy to view European countries and North America as the countries that are to be praying for and sending missionaries to underdeveloped nations, not the other way around. I know this mentality is completely faulty, but nonetheless, it exists. 
Being on the ship has been an incredible blessing and it has been awesome to see the cultural diversity in God's kingdom. It has strengthened my faith to see so many people from different walks of life, believing the same Gospel and message of salvation. In essence, the ship is a tiny taste of heaven. There are people here from many tribes, tongues, and nations; all working together for God's glory. The message we believe in is the same. There are people on the ship from Ireland, Wales, England, Norway, Sweden, Holland, Germany, Russia, Ukraine, Korea, Japan, Nepal, Canada, USA, Central America, Jamaica, Brazil, Dominican Republic, Nigeria, Togo, Benin, Kenya, South Africa, Sierra Leone, Ghana, New Zealand, and Australia. Those are just a few of the countries represented here on the ship. 
Over the past few weeks there have been plenty conversations regarding the upcoming election in the United States. My African friends have told me they are very concerned about our election because they know what takes place in America, influences the rest of the world. I am glad that my friends are lifting America up in prayer. America is at a critical point in its history. Other countries recognize it, but do we? We need to unite and come before God as a nation. As election day is here, do not fear. America is in God's hands, people are lifting our country up in prayer. Take your stand today, continue to pray for our country, and vote today! 
Forgive me, I know this post is fragmented and poorly written. I am in the middle of another night shift. My thoughts are all over the place, but I cannot stress the importance of your votes today! 
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6 comments:
Laura,
Thanks for the reminder that people around the world are praying for the USA elections.
Looking forward to seeing my little girl!
LOVE
Well thought out, careful expressions of your passion, even if you were in the midst of a night shift. You have the facts absolutely right, God is sovereign and He knows what is going on in America! We can rest on the solid foundation of His Name and Character!
Pleased He planted me here in the USA.
Mom Z
Forgot to mention, I love the jigglers! What a great idea. And hi to Melissa!
Love you,
Mom
I also love looking at your photos now, and being able to put myself in the exact spot they are taken! What a great experience. I was able to share about it with several friends over dinner last night, and they had faithfully read my blogs and loved the stories told, and are still faithfully reading yours.
Mom
Hi Laura- Finally here at the library to catch up[ on your latest adventures. Soon you will be USA bound...must seem odd but exciting. Hope maybe you pass thru MI while traveling from NH back to Idaho....???? Can't believe you will be in Benin next...wow. Will many of the nurses etc...you are with now also come back long term with you??? Are you able to post and take pics at the orphanage at all...would love to see some pics of the nuns and kids and what the place looks like too. Well looking forward to your return. Love you lots. Aunt Joy and Marilyn too.
I am voting that you post more blog stories!
Mom Z
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