Prayer For Zimbabwe

On Saturday March 29, Zimbabwe will be holding it's next set of Presidential Elections. This country is in desperate need of change. For those of you who pray, here is something to help guide you. This was sent to me through a contact at Forgotten Voices, our friend Ryan's organization who does amazing work in Southern Africa.

Background Information:

Election date: March 29th
Candidates: Current President Robert Mugabe (Party: Zanu PF)
Former Finance Minister Simba Makoni (Party: Independent)
Opposition Leader Morgan Tsvangirai (Party: Movement for Democratic Change)

Suggested Prayer Requests

1) Pray for peace and justice at all levels and in all situations during this election process.
2) Pray for wisdom and discernment for government, church and community leaders.
3) Pray for a fair electoral process.
4) Pray for safety amidst high tensions and potential for violence.
5) Pray that regardless of the election outcomes, God would be glorified by the actions of His people in Zimbabwe.
6) Pray that regardless of the election outcomes, God would guide the elected leadership.
7) Pray for those who won’t have a voice with which to vote – children, those with illness, people without transportation to go to the polls, those too afraid to cast their vote.
8) Pray for pastors as they lead their communities during this critical time.
9) Pray for home-based care workers as they carry on their work and travel about the community during these tense times.
10) Pray for children who have been orphaned – they’ve already experienced the personal upheaval of a broken family, and are now facing the upheaval of a nation about to go through a historic election.
11) Pray for a protected living environment for the children of Zimbabwe.
12) Pray for increased stability leading up to and following the elections, as a stable government allows greater opportunity for the church and community to care for a child.