As I walked to kids to school this morning through our parent parking lot I was reminded how close we are to elections. Several cars were flying their various party’s flags. One is red with a white stripe, another is blue with a white star. Often the cars have bumper stickers and big posters in the windows. It’s a heated contest with three parties and nine candidates!
Everyone seems to be on edge as they are unsure what the result will be. Election day is Sunday-a day most people are free to vote. Some are predicting chaos on Saturday-perhaps a rush on grocery stores anticipating protests that will keep people away from the markets. Others say there will be tension after as people claim foul play against their candidate. Bilingual schools like ours are needing to assess whether a couple of extra days off might be in order-just in case. Our prayer during family devotions has been for a peaceful transition and wise leaders. Politics can turn anyone cynical as they listen to candidates who promise the moon and deliver only frustration. God is STILL in control.
For those of us who are merely residents and not citizens, we wait to see how it will all play out. Sunday for us means a graduation at church in the Mensajeres/Embasadores programs. Gabe is working on reciting his verses in Spanish. Davita has worked on several service projects, but may fall short of graduation to a new level this time.
Pray with us for the elections and for God’s will to be accomplished here in Honduras.