Join us in praying for Zimbabwe

Welcome to the first Love Zim prayer email. Thank you for your passion and commitment to pray for the people of Zimbabwe .

Zimbabwe is at a crossroads. The Unity government, led by President Robert Mugabe and Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai, has got radical choices to make. A choice between democracy and tyranny, failure or success, economic recovery or oblivion, mass suffering or healing. They can't do this alone and require the love, prayers and support of the global community as they rebuild their nation.

The reality is that the signs so far are not good. Robert Mugabe's sincerity to bring about real change is still in question. Political prisoners and abductees have not been freed. Against the spirit of reconciliation, Deputy Minister Roy Bennet was arrested on the eve of the swearing in of ministers on charges related to his political activities. Thousands have died of cholera and are still dying on a daily basis. The police and Militias continue to harass and intimidate. Zimbabweans continue to suffer.

As Christians we believe in, and have observed, the power of prayer. Please join me and my fellow Zimbabweans as we pray that this transitional period for Zimbabwe yields peace, healing and real change. We are calling on Christians around the United Kingdom to pray for Zimbabwe . Please tell your friends, family and neighbours about Love Zim. Together we can play a part in healing the broken hearted.

Qobo Mayisa, General-Secretary, Council of Zimbabwean Christian Leaders in the UK



Weekly News Update
While President Mugabe began a week of celebrations at the weekend to mark his 85th birthday, many children in Zimbabwe will not even live to see their 5th birthdays.

Guardian >> Defiant Mugabe's birthday banquet
Guardian >> Zimbabwe charities keep faith despite Mugabe's brutal regime
Telegraph >> Mugabe's secret plan against white farmers
AFP >> Zimbabwe teachers agree to end strike



Prayer points
>> Pray for a concerted effort on behalf of the Unity Government, especially for President Robert Mugabe and Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai, to realise the responsibility it has to its people.
>> Pray also for support from the international community, including Christian agencies, Churches, governments, NGO's, the UN and the Commonwealth, on behalf of Zimbabwe .
>> Pray for the political prisoners still in prison or unaccounted for
>> Pray for people who are hungry and not able to find food
>> Pray for the police, Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) and armed forces that they use their power for upholding the law and serving people. 24 Feb, 2009