Day1

Dear friends of the vision,

Last night, twelve hours before our Thursday capital prayer time, thunderstorms rumbled through the area. A tornado was reported north of Pierre, SD. My dear friend from Kankakee, IL called us about 10:30 pm, hearing the news on the weather channel, to see if we were alright! What an encouragement that was to our hearts.

Today was one of the best days in many weeks. the sky was partly cloudy, a gentle breeze, with 70 degree temperatures. What a day to stand on the steps of our 36th capitol building and pray to the only God in the universe, the Lord God almighty!

At our prayer gathering, we were surrounded by a most diverse group of people since Springfield, IL. My, they blessed our hearts as they prayed the prayers with great faith.

Those great prayer warriors who joined us were so wonderfully unique. The state director of CWA was outstanding in bringing people from different walks of life, occupation and ministerial background. The SD Family Policy Council, St. John's Catholic church, state representative, Secretary of State, Reformed church, Community church, Pastor near Miller, SD, associate staff and of New Life Church, shofar blower from Sioux Falls, are some of the wonderful people to join us for prayer.

Our hearts were so encouraged as we heard the Secretary of State, and state representative prayed with such faith. We then turned everyone's heart in unison and laid our hands on them asking for God's blessing, wisdom, and mercy as they serve the people of SD.

The motto of the state of South Dakota inscribed in the State Seal simply says, "Under God the People Rule." The seal was adopted in 1885, four years before the state was admitted to the Union.

The coals of fire have been placed in one more capital city for the winds of the Spirit to blow upon and bring a great awakening to America. South Dakota is already poised with both the expectation and the placements of key leaders in government.

The people were so kind and helpful. We found our church to pray at on Saturday and attended Sunday services. We enjoyed to freedom of praying in the sanctuary daily until we went to the capitol building for our time of intercession for the state and the nation.

We are headed for St. Paul, MN. We will take two days to make the journey. This state has been a challenge to get a permit. We have now obtained that permit for our prayer time next Thursday.

Bless you for caring!

Pastor Phil and Vicki Epperson