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God, we pray against abortion in every state. Please protect the women and children of Ohio from Issue 1 this month!
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Intercessor, this article features testimonies from post-abortive women and is not for the faint of heart. To prevent more women from being hurt as these below have been, and to prevent a massacre of the unborn, we MUST pray against Issue 1.

From Live Action. With the overturn of Roe, the legislative fight is now waged at the state level. Ohio is the latest battleground, becoming a hotbed of political debate as voters prepare to face off on Issue 1, a ballot measure that would enshrine abortion rights in the state constitution.

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Issue 1 — “The Right to Reproductive Freedom with Protections for Health and Safety” amendment — is so loosely and vaguely written, one can only surmise its far-reaching implications and devastating ramifications. And if this amendment is passed, it will become “Law” under the Ohio Constitution.

By sharing my story, along with sworn affidavits from other Ohio women harmed by abortion — I desire to highlight deleterious aspects of this radical pro-abortion amendment.

Below are declarations from courageous Ohio women, willing to step out of silence in the desire to spare others their pain. These statements were obtained from The Justice Foundation, which holds the world’s largest collection of legally admissible sworn affidavits of women AND men hurt by abortion.

The below powerful testimonies dismantle pro-abortion arguments, claiming abortion “is healthcare”; Is “good” for women; and “it is not a baby.”

A sampling of sworn testimony from Ohio women:

“No one told me that this was not a bunch of cells, but it was a life. I didn’t know that… I didn’t know I would have this baby’s blood on my hands.” ~ Sandra

“I was told I would feel nothing. First, I felt the ripping of the suction going through me. Thereafter…I had nightmares, chronic depression, and reoccurring bacterial infections…” ~ Christina

“It has caused an ache in my heart and arms that still exists.” (20 years post abortion.) ~ Susan

“It turned my whole world upside down into a deep dark pit of shame, despair, addictions and depression. It kills a part of your soul forever, never to be the same… never…. a deep pit of living hell on earth” ~ Rachelle

“The pain I suffered was the worst physical and psychological pain I have ever experienced in my life.” ~ Kathy

“I’ve been depressed for years since, I’ve had extreme mental and emotional problems, little to no self-esteem, self-destructive behaviors, extreme anxiety, shame, feelings of worthlessness, unable to have healthy relationships, abusive relationships…I could go on and on.” ~ Shanna S.

“I think of my baby every single day… no one knows the suffering.” ~ Sandra

“For years after, I had obsessively intrusive thoughts of self-destruction. I wanted to hang myself or burn myself alive.” ~ M.S.

“I slipped into deep depression and was later diagnosed with post traumatic stress disorder.  There isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t think about my baby…” (abortion was 16 years prior at time of her signing.) ~ Mandy

“It’s the worst thing anyone could ever do… not just for your baby, but for your own mental state.  No matter what is going on in your life at the time, an abortion will make it worse.  There are thousands of people unable to conceive and would love to have a child if you’re unable to parent your child.” ~ Shanna

“The decision to have an abortion is the worst decision I have ever made in my life. I thought I’d be free if I didn’t have to “worry” about raising a child – however, I am constantly reminded of my decision by the guilt I bear. There are so many other loving options for your child.” ~ Carla C.

“It’s not a solution to a problem, it is ending a life, a life that is part of you; a decision that will affect you for the rest of your life.” ~ J.S.

“Making your own womb a grave should never be legal.” ~ Kristina D.

“Abortion is a self-inflicted torture that woman choose, because they don’t know all the truth about its affects. And it is a torture for a fetus who IS able to FEEL when its body is ripped apart in the womb of its mother.” ~ Wendy

“No amount of pain or inconvenience in carrying a baby full term and giving birth could possibly compare to the life-long pain and agony that follows abortion….a child, even conceived in unfortunate circumstances, is a gift… those who advocate for abortion are trying to sell a pack of lies. No one can take another life, particularly one in her own womb, and not be affected by it for the rest of her life.” ~ M.S.

“Abortion clinics LIE…WOMEN NEED OPTIONS.  Had I been correctly informed about the physical and emotional pain I would feel for YEARS after the abortion I NEVER would have went through with it.  I would have chosen adoption…” ~ Pamela

“We know in our hearts it isn’t right, I don’t care what the law is. It goes against our moral code to take our children’s lives, no matter how we try to rationalize it to ourselves… our hearts know the truth, and so we have to try to pick up the pieces and keep going…can this be good for our families, or for our nation?” ~ Colleen

These heart wrenching testimonies are just a fraction of the scores of similar testimony of women harmed by abortion. I invite you to visit CantStaySilent.com to peer further into the storehouse of similar stories of abortion’s harm to women (and men! Fathers hurt too.) We can do better! We can STOP THE PAIN.

With life-affirming solutions such as pregnancy resource center FREE services, Safe Haven laws in all 50 states, and the loving option of adoption — killing an innocent baby and harming mothers is never the solution. We can love them both.  Women deserve better, as do their unborn children.

Early voting on Issue 1 begins October 11.

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(Used with permission. By Susan Justice, Live Action. Photo Credit: Alex Wong/Getty Images)

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Carolyn Perez
November 8, 2023

Father,
I’m heart broken to hear the results on this law in Ohio. We need an awakening of the Holy Spirit BIG TIME in our nation! We need unity in Christ!! I don’t get it, but you are STILL IN CONTROL! I will praise you and still continue praying for the unborn! The JOY of the LORD will be our strength !

Let us not be weary, but act in what we need to do! Cover the rest of our States! Close the doors to Abortion! Jeremiah 32:27. I am the Lord God of all mankind, is there anything impossible for me?

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SandraGG
November 7, 2023

Father, may Your will be done today in Ohio. I ask you to intervene on behalf of the unborn and cause Issue 1 to fall by the wayside. I pray the result will be a resounding NO on Issue 1.

(If Issue 1 is passed, the child may be terminated because of it’s sex, race or disability, and it will permit late term abortions. If passed it will also erase parental rights, and subject women to dangerous, unregulated medical procedures.)

I pray that voters will come out in droves to protect the innocent.  May the Holy Spirit speak to every heart as they go to the polls so they will not be deceived by the wording of Issue 1 on the ballot. 

Give the voters in Ohio eyes to see and ears to hear, so that they are aware of the schemes of the devil, and they understand the ramifications and eternal consequences of what they are agreeing to. Speak to their conscience, Lord, so that voters will choose life. 

May the result of this election in Ohio send a strong message that we are reclaiming the Blessings of Liberty for ourselves and our posterity, that we declare and decree justice for ALL, including the unborn, here in America. 
In Jesus’ mighty name. Amen

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Anna
November 6, 2023

Thanks for praying for Ohio!!! We do need it and do NOT want issue 1 to pass.
In Jesus name it shall NOT prevail!!!

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Priscilla Meyenburg
November 6, 2023

Heavenly Father today I call down prayers on Ohio Issue 1 bill they are trying to pass and place inside of their Local State Constitution. God what keeps the criminal actions going of Killing babies, as they push lies about abortions being a health issue. Not only are these bills, laws being pushed to abuse a baby as well as the mothers , it’s become an acceptable. God the Demonic spirits of Baal are infiltrating women and fathers of these children As I read the written sworn document and testimony of many women, how they were deceived and lied to about the abortion actions, they are suffering as far back as (20) years. They were never told or counseled about adoption or what torture they would go through for many years. “ Throughout Scripture, God affirms the value of every human life—from children in the womb to the elderly.” God you word clearly express how abortions are SIN and murder- “ One of the most commonly quoted verses is Psalm 139:13-16, which says, “For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.“ God I clearly understand that these women do not know what Your Son Jesus went to the Cross for. Psalms 139 was quoted as reference for guidance “ This verse is often cited to reference the biblical teaching that life begins at conception.” Another verse is cited for clarification about abortions “ Another verse that is often cited is- Exodus 20:13, which says, “You shall not murder.” This verse is used to argue that abortion is the taking of a human life and therefore violates this commandment.” God I pray for those who are pushing these bills to have abortions in their states. I lift up Your words to pray for the unsaved, unbelievers are prisoners and slaves to the enemy and it’s hold of dark empowered strongholds of lies and deception. God I pray that in the name of Jesus Christ that these strongholds of abortions will be destroyed and every lofty thing raised up as a father fight will be demolished. God I declare that every stronghold in the life of those we pray will be torn down by the power of the Holy Spirit. God we take every thought captive to the obedience of Christ. God I pray that the women and men who might be under the control of Satan, devil, demonic spirits using his schemes, devices or plots to keep abortions going. God I declare boldly that no weapon of Satan’s will prosper. We decree that this nation, all fifty states will rise up and say— NO we defend the life of the unborn! May each pregnant mother receive a divine understanding of the value of her child and that her child have a purpose and and calling upon their life. Jesus we declare that Issue (1) fails in this state and other states. We pray and declare that laws shall be enacted in each state and province that defends the right to life. We declare the spirit of Molech a ancient spirit that- “ The Bible strongly condemns practices which are associated with Moloch, practices which appear to have included child sacrifice. He was a built god they worshiped, that still roams with Satan. Ephesians 6-12 says “ For we are not wrestling with flesh and blood [contending only with physical opponents], but against the despotisms, against the powers, against [the master spirits who are] the world rulers of this present darkness, against the spirit forces of wickedness in the heavenly (supernatural) sphere.“ this is the reason we must pray, declare and decree against these spirits that taken over running abortion clinics. We must take our authority back that Jesus gave us to fight these battles of Abortions. We can’t soften the facts that abortions are inspired by hell itself., and the ancient demons whom are using political figures in the Bible to murder. Children still using people today for this wicked practice. God give us a failed Issue , Bill that will stop these evil acts of abortion. Thank you Father in helping me to write this prayer to save babies that are human beings, not just a blob!

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Ave Mason
November 5, 2023

Father, the cloud of witnesses, the babies aborted, cry out for the life of their sisters or brothers in the womb! We say no abortion of any kind in Ohio! I speak JESUS over Ohio and LIFE. No rewording of law or any new laws to allow death after abortion! We say Enough, Enough, Enough! The children of God in the womb, shall live, in Jeshua’s name!

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Ron Glenn Deere
November 5, 2023

Doing the right thing causes no regrets.

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Gussie
November 5, 2023

Please research EMBRACE GRACE and offer it to every woman who finds herself in an unplanned pregnancy. http://www.embracegrace.com

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Jody-Ohio
November 5, 2023

Lord, be mindful of those who cannot speak for themselves. Rescue the children of Ohio and the cult of death. Open the eyes of the people who are deceived by the lies of the enemy. Cause Ohioans to turn out in HUGE numbers to defeat this over-arching extreme amendment intended to be enshrined in Ohio’s Constitution. Lord do a mighty work to save the State of Ohio and turn it back to LIFE. Ohio’s motto: “With God All Things Are Possible”. May it be so !!! AMEN and AMEN !!! For Your Glory. In Jesus’ mighty name.

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Marsha Bashor
November 5, 2023

Oh God in heaven, I pray that Ohio’s issue 1 will fail for the sake of the innocent. And I pray for women to realize that it is not a right to take a life within them. That there is other alternative things that can be done like adoption . And that the women who find themselves in a hard situation will seek help from a pregnancy center. I pray for defeat of this bill. Please Lord save Ohio and it’s constitution. And most of all save the women and babies.🙏🙏🙏

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LifeBegins
November 4, 2023

Why do some politicians and some women project abortion as a matter of “women’s reproductive health? Why is aborting babies, even up to birth, perfectly acceptable to some Americans? Why are baby food, formula and diaper supplies displayed in narrowly limited spaces on most American grocery stores’ aisles, while pet food, pet toys and pet supplies completely consume every shelf on both sides of a grocery aisle? Why do we not encourage saving the lives of babies to provide for their lives with such pronounced commitment, love and devotion? Life on earth is created by God and begins in the womb. Please pray, that on November 7th, Ohio voters will stand for biblical values and vote No on Issue 1.

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Michael Woelfel
November 4, 2023

Whereas, in Leviticus 17, it is stated, the “life of the flesh is in the blood.”
And Whereas, an infant in the womb often has a different, non-transfusible blood type than the mother.
Therefore, shedding a child’s blood is the murder of a unique individual.
In summary, murder is a violation of God’s law and must be punished somehow and at some point in time. Abortion is sin… yet we have all sinned in some way. Here’s the fantastic news!
For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”
As Christians our goal is to use our gratefulness for our personal gift of salvation, as motivation to assist others to be free of their sin through faith in the death and resurrection of Jesus. May you have a wonderful and blessed day in Christ!

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Kathy J
November 4, 2023

Please pray for life in Ohio. Pray for women, families, and children. Pray for those who are deceived. There is tension of spiritual battle here in the buckeye state.

The vaguely crafted and deceptive language of this Issue 1 amendment to Ohio’s Constitution will allow late term abortion at the discretion of a single “doctor” who may be the abortion provider, which means it would be basically unrestricted.. Also, according to legal evaluations, this amendment would diminish parental rights with regard to their minor children’s access to abortion and gender intervention. I believe that Ohio is a test market for such moves in other states. God help us.

Issue 1 is the abortion amendment to the Ohio Constitution. Issue 2 is change to Ohio code to legalize recreational marijuana and many don’t realize that the measure of THC deliverable by cannabis concentrates is now through the roof.. Both of these issues must be defeated in Ohio.

Thank you to everyone who will join me in prayer.

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    Susan CC
    November 4, 2023

    I will Kathy J. May God bless Ohio and all who are on His side. May His rejection be final. May His rebuke to the crafters of this wickedness feel pain in their souls.

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Daniel J Chapman
November 4, 2023

Amen.

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Linda
November 4, 2023

Thank you for sharing. I shared this a woman who lived through a botched abortion. She is serving the Lord in full measure!!! I pray and look forward to America voting to remove options of abortion from our land in every state!!!
In Jesus name Amen and Amen!

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Susan CC
November 4, 2023

ENSHRINE-to preserve or cherish as sacred

Dear Heavenly Father, we are not to hate but I do. I hate the hijacking of this beautiful word, nothing evil is sacred. I hate the hijacking of the rainbow, You said, “I set my bow in the cloud and it shall be a sign of the covenant between me and the earth.” Lord, I remember Psalm 83, the enemies may rage, scheme and conspire against these tiny innocent victims. They may plot and form their alliances but Your word says “The LORD is a man of war, The LORD is His Name.” I pray, just as a fire consumes and a flame sets ablaze, You will take ISSUE with this and every supporter and their plans will be reduced to ash. I pray You will pursue, terrify and cover them with shame. You ALONE are the Most High over all the earth. “Who is the King of glory? The LORD strong and mighty, The LORD mighty in battle.” I pray in the Name of Jesus Christ, Your Only Begotten Son, The King of Kings and the Lord of Lords, there will be victory for the unborn in Ohio and every state in this nation. Amen

Genesis 9:13, Psalm 83, Exodus 15:3, Psalm 24:8, Revelation 19:16,

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Neil Sogge
November 4, 2023

Lord in Heaven, I pray against the diabolical scheme of abortion that comes as the guise of a solution for women in crisis pregnancies. Be with the voters in Ohio. Alert them to the bad law that would be if Issue I was to pass. Bring them to the polls. Those with deep convictions, move through them to inform others of the atrocity of abortion and to urge others to vote against Issue 1. Be also with the women of Ohio, some of whom may be considering abortion and some of whom went through with it. May they recognize that every valuable life begins in the womb–that each of us is fearfully and wonderfully made–and that God makes Himself available to help one through their crisis and is there with His insurmountable forgiveness for those who had already had a child aborted. God is the God of life, not death. Direct the people of Ohio to the value of life and to reject anything that is a usurper unto death. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.

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Phyllis Eix
November 4, 2023

It is wrong to condone what God has condemned.

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Ron
November 4, 2023

I know a woman who was impregnated just after she graduated from High School by a religious College student in a State next to Ohio, just after Roe vs Wade was put into effect into 1973. Also being Church goers, her parents were ashamed of her getting pregnant, and for the potential family stain, and took her to Ohio and had her abort the baby without even having her approval. I don’t believe she wanted this done, and if she did, which I don’t think she did, I have witnessed the tremendous psychological impact this has had on her life. The decision for abortion is terrible and wrong, but the decision to force it upon someone else, or talk a society into it by big money interests that have no regard for human life is even worse.
I PRAY with the group of Americans who Stand up for life, and PRAY that the good and decent people of OHIO would STAND UP FOR THE LORD, and for LIFE. I PRAY the HOLY SPIRIT this weekend would be running through the Churches of OHIO and motivate those who need to get to the polls to vote on saving life!!

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Nancy
November 4, 2023

We must pray that everyone would understand that killing a baby is one of the worst things you can do. I was married too early at 18 and got pregnant at 21, my ex kept telling me I had to get an abortion, which I refused. The abuse of constantly telling me to get an abortion led to my losing the baby. I ended up divorcing as could not stand being with the man who made me lose my baby. The emotional distress never fully leaves, I’m 73 and still get tears eyed when I think of it.

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    Mary Beth
    November 4, 2023

    I’m so sorry, Nancy. May you know the healing balm Holy Spirit applies to our wounds and our memories.

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      Julie
      November 4, 2023

      Thank you for your courageous testimony, Nancy. Sending you hugs and prayers.

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Joey
November 4, 2023

Holy Spirit blow your clear, clarifying wind across Ohio in this hour and make the voters undeceivable. Expose the murderous intent of Issues 1 and 2 so that the very thought of voting for them is reprehensible.
Do not allow murder to be codified into Ohio law,. In the name of Jesus Christ, I tear down the strongholds of deception, delusion, and spiritual stupor.
May the enemy lose his grip on the minds of the people of Ohio, thereby losing his grip on Ohio.

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Brian lynch
November 4, 2023

These testimonies are indeed sad. These are the natural consequences that these women have suffered as a result of not honoring Almighty God’s ways of honoring the sanctity of unborn human life. I pray that ALL women who have been deceived by the enemy to have an abortion procedure done, will repent and turn to You for comfort, Lord.

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    Joey
    November 4, 2023

    I pray that they would know that abortion is not the unpardonable sin, and that they will run into your arms to find help, comfort, restoration and healing.

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Carolyn Storer
November 4, 2023

Please continue to pray for Ohio!!! I live here & I think the lies that are told thru the TV ads & just all the misinformation about this issue persuades the younger voters that their rights are being taken away!!! We need people to vote NO on Issues 1 & 2. 2 is about legalizing marijuana which we don’t want either. !! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

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David Bottomley
November 4, 2023

So true, the deep regret and pain from having abortion. My 1st wife had 2 before we met, and it haunted her relentlessly. Praise God he gave her a vision and her being taken by an angel. They were above a vast valley of grass and flowers where multitudes of children were playing and being ministered to by angels. He assured her that God loved her and that her precious spirit babies were there, and would see her one day. It gave her great hope, and she began then to minister restoration to other ladies in our church!

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    Julie
    November 4, 2023

    Thank you for sharing your wife’s beautiful testimony with us here, David. It is a great comfort.

    I too, had an abortion, long before I knew the Lord. It was 40 years ago, and I still cry about it to this day. Once I came to the Lord, I realized that God, in His infinite grace, has protected our children in heaven and even made a way of forgiveness in Jesus for women like me. This still amazes me. But I still grieve my beloved precious child.

    Years ago, my generation “drank the Kool-Aid” and believed all the lies spread by Planned Parenthood. We must not let this younger generation fall victim to the same tactics. We must spare today’s young women the horror of abortion.

    Abortion is murder of the innocent. It is not “healthcare” for women, it is heartache. I stand with everyone in Ohio opposing Issue 1. I am praying for you and for all voters in Ohio to vote NO on Issue 1. May God richly bless you all.

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Joletta Flannigan
November 4, 2023

Dear Lord God,

Lord the Almighty we praise you.
We pray in the name of Jesus and through the intercession of your Blessed Holy Mother Mary the Queen of Heaven and Earth who You gave the power to crush the head of the serpent, and through all the angels and saints in Heaven for the defeat of Issue 1 in Ohio and any other bill proposed in any likeness or negativity toward creation, in any of the states to be stomped on and defeated for the Satanic act it is. We know that it is Your divine Will oh God, that life is to go on as you promised Abraham that his “descendants would be many as the stars of the Heaven….” (Genesis 26:4)

We thank you in advance for answering our need as we prayerfully petition the heavens always through Jesus Christ in unity with the Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever.

Amen!

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Greg Ingalls
November 4, 2023

Dear Lord please, if it is your will and I pray it is, don’t let this bill pass in Ohio.

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Pamela C
November 4, 2023

Please pray this issue goes down. It’s not looking good right now. Many fear it will pass. Please pray otherwise. Praying with you for Ohio from Ohio.

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Maria Fillyaw
November 4, 2023

Father God forgive us and help us those that are still blind to see clearly your truth. Work in the hearts of the people in Ohio to vote against issue 1. May they see Clearly that abortion is murder and that women and their babies need to be protected from the abortion industry. Have mercy on the innocent and forgive us dear God In The Name of Jesus Amen

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