After working the day at the elections & having an overwelming feeling that what was happening at the polls was not what I wanted or looked forward to happening, I found myself immersed in the church website early Wed. morning.  Don't get me wrong, I loved that our precinct had 86% of it's voters come to the polls...but I knew the intent of their hearts.  I knew before the elections that no matter what, our faith & testimony in Jesus Christ needed to be strong & immoveable.  We need to know without a doubt that we will be safe if we are heeding the teachings of the gospel.  I take great comfort in knowing "All is Well."  I loved reading this & hope it confirms the love & stability we have through knowing our Savior, living His teaching & loving Him with all our heart.  I appreciate the reminder that we need to pray always for those elected to run our country.  I love this land, the freedoms we enjoy & those men & women (nieces & nephews) who protect us. 

     Thank you & May God Bless the USA.

First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles Congratulate President on Election Win

Salt Lake City —

The First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints issued the following statement Tuesday:

We congratulate President Obama on winning a second term as President of the United States.
After a long campaign, this is now a time for Americans to come together. It is a long tradition among Latter-day Saints to pray for our national leaders in our personal prayers and in our congregations. We invite Americans everywhere, whatever their political persuasion, to pray for the President, for his administration and the new Congress as they lead us through difficult and turbulent times. May our national leaders reflect the best in wisdom and judgment as they fulfill the great trust afforded to them by the American people.
We also commend Governor Romney for engaging at the highest level of our democratic process, which, by its nature, demands so much of those who offer themselves for public service. We wish him and his family every success in their future endeavors.

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