This week we shall be engaging in prayer for the nation of Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe, a South African nation blessed with precious stones (as the name implies- Great house of stone), Rivers (river Zambezi and Limpopo), Victoria falls (one of the seven wonders of the world, Zimbabwe’s famed attraction), wildlife and a good soil for agriculture, is a landlocked country Surrounded by Botswana, Mozambique, South Africa and Zambia.

She ceremonially got her independence from the United Kingdom on 18th April 1980, moved on with her affairs and enjoyed the good times of her independence until the early 2000 when her economy began to decline and her name became something else. Inflation became prevalent in the nation, corrupt leaders mismanaged national funds, poverty rate increased, violence increased and number of out of school children drastically increased.

WHY YOU SHOULD PRAY FOR ZIMBABWE

Prayer is a means by which one draws on a higher/supernatural power or force. It is a means by which man shows is not sufficient on his own. Behold, I am the LORD, God of all flesh, is there anything too hard for me? (Jeremiah 32: 27). This bible passage brings to our knowledge that God has dominion over all flesh and hears all flesh (including Zimbabweans) and no man can successfully do anything except God is involved because he created the Havens and the Earth (Genesis 1:1) and he will provide answers to all supplication diligently asked.

Pray that God will restore Zimbabwe to the good old days where there was true liberty. Pray that God will from hence forth be involved in the affairs of Zimbabwe for a better Zimbabwe, a better Africa and a better Universe. When things are well in Zimbabwe, the burden of the world will be reduced.

PRAYER FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF ZIMBABWE

The Governments are the leaders of the nation. They decide/control the affairs of the nation which directly/indirectly determine the direction of the nation. There has been previous government in Zimbabwe that tried all it could to restore her back to what she used to be even if they could not make her better, but failed due to some decisions they made. Something went wrong somewhere at a particular point which resulted to the Zimbabwe we have today. Unless the Lord builds the house, they labour in vain who build it; unless the Lord guards the city, the watchman stays awake in vain (Psalms 127: 1). The leaders can only try to make the nation better, but without God, it would be difficult. Let’s pray that God will rebuild Zimbabwe through her leaders in Jesus name.

God is the giver of good wisdom; pray that God will equip the leaders of Zimbabwe with the wisdom from heaven above in order to diligently direct/control the affairs of Zimbabwe. For where envy and self-seeking exist, confusion and every evil thing are there. But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without hypocrisy (James 3: 16 – 17) .

PRAYER FOR THE CITIZENS OF ZIMBABWE

We give glory to God that the citizens of Zimbabwe are recovering from abject poverty as they suffered from the effect of Hyper-inflation (a high level of inflation which is the state where too much money is in circulation or in the economy). A lot of money was needed to buy things of small quantity. Pray that God will uphold the citizens of Zimbabwe and also provide for their needs. And my God shall supply all your needs according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus (Philippians 4: 19).

Pray that God will release the spirit of perseverance and patience into the midst of the Zimbabweans that they may be patient with the government while God is working through the government, that may persevere while they hope for a better Zimbabwe.
But we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; and perseverance, character; and character, hope. Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us (Romans 5: 3-5).

PRAY FOR THE ECONOMY OF ZIMBABWE

There were a lot of turbulence in the economy of Zimbabwe in the recent past, various economy ban, impoundments and sanctions which made it a no go area for investors worldwide and all these led to the limitations of the Zimbabweans as a whole. Investors were not willing to invest in the economy and those willing were limited due to various sanctions owing to Zimbabwe Government policy.
Pray that God will breathe life into the economy of Zimbabwe, that investors would be compelled to invest in the economy more.
Pray God will make peace reign between Zimbabwe and the outside world that bilateral relationship would be established between Zimbabwe and other nations.

PRAYER FOR THE CHURCHES IN ZIMBABWE

In such a situation Zimbabwe is going through, Intercession has to be done for the churches in Zimbabwe that they would be steadfast in the faith and not grow weary so as to be able to pray fervently for their nation especially at this time of trial.
Pray that the church would be well equipped to carry out its right functions accurately, which one is to fight the spiritual battle.

For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh, for the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty in God for pulling down strong holds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ, and being ready to punish all disobedience when your obedience is fulfilled (2 Corinthians 10: 3 – 6).

PRAYER POINTS

1). Father, In The Name Of Jesus, Thank You For Your Mercy And Lovingkindness That Has Been Upholding This Nation Since Independence Till Date – Lamentations. 3:22

2). Father, In The Name Of Jesus, Thank You For Granting Us Peace By All Means In This Nation Up Till Now – 2Thessalonians. 3:16

3). Father, In The Name Of Jesus, Thank You For Disappointing The Devices Of The Wicked Against The Well-Being Of This Nation At Every Point Up Until Now – Job. 5:12

4). Father, In The Name Of Jesus, Thank You For Setting In Disarray Every Gang-Up Of Hell Against The Growth Of The Church Of Christ In This Nation – Matthew. 16:18

5). Father, In The Name Of Jesus, Thank You For The Move Of The Holy Spirit Across The Length And Breadth Of This Nation, Resulting In The Continuous Growth And Expansion Of The Church – Act. 2:47

6). Father, In The Name Of Jesus, For The Sake Of The Elect, Deliver This Nation From Utter Destruction. – Genesis. 18:24-26

7). Father, In The Name Of Jesus, Ransom This Nation From Every Power That Want To Destroy Her Destiny. – Hosea. 13:14

8). Father In The Name Of Jesus, Send Your Rescue Angel To Deliver Zimbabwe From Every Force Of Destruction Arrayed Against Her – 2 Kings. 19:35,Psalm. 34:7

9). Father, In The Name Of Jesus, Save Zimbabwe From Every Gang-Up Of Hell Aimed At Destroying This Nation. – 2kings. 19:32-34

10). Father, In The Name Of Jesus, Set This Nation Free From Every Trap Of Destruction Set By The Wicked. – Zephaniah. 3:19

11). Father, In The Name Of Jesus, Hasten Your Vengeance Upon The Enemies Of Peace And Progress Of This Nation And Let The Citizens Of This Nation Be Rescued From All The Assaults Of The Wicked – Psalm. 94:1-2

12). Father, In The Name Of Jesus, Recompense Tribulation To All That Trouble The Peace And Progress Of This Nation Even As We Pray Now – 2 Thessalonians. 1:6

13). Father, In The Name Of Jesus, Let Every Gang Up Against The Continuous Growth And Expansion Of The Church Of Christ In Zimbabwe Be Crushed Permanently – Matthew. 21:42

14). Father, In The Name Of Jesus, Let The Wickedness Of The Wicked Against This Nation Come To An End Even As We Pray Now – Psalm. 7:9

15). Father, In The Name Of Jesus, Vent Your Anger Upon All The Perpetrators Of Wanton Killings In This Nation, As You Rain Up On All Them Fire, Brimstone And A Horrible Tempest, Thereby Granting Permanent Rest To The Citizens Of This Nation – Psalm. 7:11, Psalm11:5-6

16). Father, In The Name Of Jesus, We Decree The Rescue Of Zimbabwe From The Powers Of Darkness Contending Against Her Destiny – Ephesians. 6:12

17). Father, In The Name Of Jesus, Release Your Instruments Of Death And Destruction Against Every Agent Of The Devil Set To Destroy The Glorious Destiny Of This Nation – Psalm 7:13

18). Father, By The Blood Of Jesus, Release Your Vengeance In The Camp Of The Wicked And Restore Our Lost Glory As A Nation. -Isaiah 63:4

19). Father In The Name Of Jesus, Let Every Evil Imagination Of The Wicked Against This Nation Fall Upon Their Own Heads, Resulting In The Advancement Of This Nation – Psalm 7:9-16

20). Father, In The Name Of Jesus, We Decree Speedy Judgement Against Every Force Resisting The Economic Growth And Development Of This Nation – Ecclesiastes. 8:11

21). Father, In The Name Of Jesus, We Decree Supernatural Turnaround For Our Nation Zimbabwe. – Deuteronomy. 2:3

22). Father, By The Blood Of The Lamb, We Destroy Every Force Of Stagnation And Frustration Militating Against The Advancement Of Our Nation Zimbabwe. – Exodus 12:12

23). Father In The Name Of Jesus, We Decree The Re-Opening Of Every Closed Door Against The Destiny Of Zimbabwe. -Revelation 3:8

24). Father In The Name Of Jesus And By The Wisdom From Above, Move This Nation Forward In All Areas Thereby Restoring Her Lost Dignity. -Ecclesiastes.9:14-16

25). Father In The Name Of Jesus, Send Us Help From Above That Will Culminate In Progress And Development Of This Nation –Psalm. 127:1-2