Well, we have failures that go way beyond worrying about whether the threat comes from a religious jihadist or a disgruntled worker, or disillusioned member of the church. The Air Force has acknowledged that it did not send required records to the FBI in the court martial of Devin Kelley in Sutherland Springs, Texas. Such a notification would have barred him from legally buying the weapon used in the attack. In fact, the military failed to notify the FBI 601 times. So much for the government protecting innocents. But seriously, our God does have a say in what we do, in our protection, in our eternal lives so I don't fear dying myself. But having been bedded in a hospital for weeks and spending over a year recovering afterwards I don't want to go through the pain or loss that comes from an injury that could have been avoided. I can't think of a time when you might be most distracted and unable to respond quickly than when your head is bowed and you are in serious prayer time in the sanctuary. That is when I am most vulnerable for sure. Just as is a lot of the people in my church and at that time, it doesn't matter what the status of the person is, what their mission of hate is, the end result is the same for those who die in prayer. So, if I can thwart Satan's mission, no matter who his minion is, I am going to do my best.

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