November 3, 2020. Holiday Island, AR. Election Day

Even though Karen and I voted last week and Jinny voted by absentee ballot, today is officially Election Day. While a lot of people were concerned about how Covid would affect the actual voting process and others were fearful of the mail-in efficiency, we didn't want to wait until the last minute and face long lines or machine issues. But our votes are in and the whole election situation is one which will have a major impact on our country and how we go forward from here. Many people are still standing on line, and many of the results will not be known for hours.....or days.
As with past elections, the ads have been confusing, negative, and a waste of a lot of money; and depending on which news you listen to I'm not sure that the "other" candidate should not already be in jail or in a mental institution. Our future is at stake and regardless of the outcome, a lot of people are going to be upset and some violently upset. The police, lawyers, unsuccessful candidates, political pundits, critics and the public at large seem to "ready for a fight" and expecting anything from an internet meltdown or a cyber-attack to a nuclear war as a reaction to the outcome of all the local, state and federal contests.
We need to pray for peace and calm to prevail, for winners to be humble in victory and losers to be gracious in defeat; for all of us to find ways to come together for the good of our country and the welfare of every citizen. God, help us to accept what happens, knowing that You have it all figured out and are in control of EVERYTHING. You weren't on the ballot in any precinct or district........but You definitely have my vote.