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Blessed is the Nation Whose God is the LORD - Psalm 33:12
Welcome to a special edition of the FCHM monthly newsletter. As you know, this election is happening at a pivotal time in the life of our nation. There is much to be prayerful about! As homeschooling families, we have the gift of time with our children. Time to pray. Time to shape young hearts to reflect the heart of the Father. Time to talk about the things of the Lord.
Here in Washington state, we are voting on critical issues like Physician Assisted Suicide (PAS) and in other states, marriage is up for re-definition. Many ministries and even other Christians have chosen to remain silent because of fear or because they do not feel that God should be part of the political process in this great nation. However, Scripture is clear: God is not silent on these issues, and we must not be silent either.
We have heard that there is a "mandate" being set before us this election - and we agree - but we believe the mandate has been set by the Lord in Scripture. We must vote for those who most closely represent God's heart for people, and His heart for LIFE. We also want to encourage you to engage in the upcoming elections by voting and through prayer!
Have you ever really considered engaging in the electoral process through prayer? Prayer is the most significant way you can impact our country. When you bring the political process before God, things happen-by God's initiative, and in your mind and heart. It's a powerful and empowering process. We urge you to try it and see!
This Tuesday, we are challenging First Class families to fast and pray for this election. Much hangs in the balance. Fasting is a spiritual discipline. It's goal is to keep your heart and mind in a prayerful state. Each time you feel hunger pains - that is your reminder to pray. Will you join us?
As a family and as a ministry, we urge you to pray earnestly about this most critical point in history. As we seek the Lord's blessing this November, may we also seek His heart, and follow His ways.+
Praying for our nation,
Jay and Heidi St. John have been married for 19 years and are the homeschooling parents of six children who range in age from seventeen to three. Heidi speaks to mothers with humor and grace on many subjects dealing with homeschooling. If you are interested in having the St. Johns speak at your event, please contact them through FCHM.
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