Wither Zimbabwe?

I am afraid that the events in Zimbabwe during the past weeks are for me, just too painful to be blogging about. I've heard about too much violence, learned firsthand about people I know who have been brutally assaulted, and had to listen to so many lies and self-delusion from ZanuPF spokespeople, that I just don't feel like adding my voice to the many who (fortunately) are blogging away about events back home. Yesterday's announcement by the MDC that they will not contest the Presidential election run-off is just so sad because it is a huge blow for democracy, for truth, and for justice. Sadder, is that I doubt the rest of the world will do much of significance - some hot air and rhetoric for a few weeks is about all I am expecting from the free world who cared very little beyond the price of petrol and one or two percentage points of inflation.

Say a prayer for Zimbabwe today. Robert Mugabe has said this weekend that only God is able to remove him from power. I don't like to order God around, but I am sure hoping He will not take to kindly to King Robert's deluded proclamation of divine appointment, and that He might just move His hand towards the 'remove that man' button I believe He could press at any time.

Prayer Walking No Longer Just a Fad

Prayer walking - something I once thought quite 'faddish' and a passing phase, but recently our church has been active in prayer walking, and we've begun to understand the value of simply walking around the suburbs which surround the church, and praying for the people who live in the houses and apartments. It has opened doors (sometimes literally) and allowed us to encourage people, but also gain deeper appreciation for the importance of the church being genuinely connected to the people we live amongst to serve for Christ.

The article in this link I found whilst looking for help on how to do prayer walking. It has some good ideas and advice.

Discover the Impact of Prayer Walking

From an article written by Sherri Ingram

Prayerwalking is just what it sounds like — simply walking and talking to God. My church’s missions minister says if you can walk and chew gum, you can prayerwalk. You don’t have to even be especially coordinated — you just need to be able to pray. Prayerwalkers don’t make a big production about what they’re doing. In fact, you may have seen prayerwalkers in action. If you did, you probably thought they were just out walking and talking to each other ... FULL ARTICLE

Other links Developing the habit Christchurch, Dartford UK Focus on the Family