Day4

Dear friends of the vision,
My, how the wind doth blow! Yes, it was windy and quite cool as we huddled on the steps near the wall leading to the main entrance of the capitol building in Bismarck, ND. They predicted rain but it just remained cloudy throughout our prayertime.
Bismarck was our 35th capital prayer meeting. It remains a challenge each week as each new state, capital city, and church to attend, presents new, and sometimes difficult settings.
We found a great church to attend. This gives us a prayer closet during our week in Bismarck. This is so important as the burden for the state settles firmly upon us.
About the time I think we can't stand too much more of the challenges, we get a wonderful breakthrough that lifts our spirit and rekindles our faith. We enjoyed being taken to lunch on two different occasions and heared the hunger for Jesus and the anticipation of what the Holy Spirit is doing. There are pockets of sincere, deeply dedicated, and interceding people across America. Pray that all of us are spiritually alert enough to recognize this great awakening so that we will properly respond to it.
The people that came today to face the elements to pray, were those who value prayer and know that prayer is the first order of business if America is to receive mercy and not judgment. As each of the prayers were prayed by both ministers and lay people, they sincerely touched heaven. We could leave believing that God had heard us pray and that He will now move across North Dakota like only the wind of the Spirit can do.
We head for Pierre, SD over the Memorial Day week-end. We have an excellent connection in SD with a great church, CWA, and pastors. Pray for good weather, so our bodies don't become too weary resisting the elements.
Bless you for caring!
Pastor Phil and Vicki Epperson