Let’s pray for Africa

by Letters Editor · June 3, 2010

From Athaly Jenkinson, East London:

Let us pray for peace and transformation in our minds and hearts, our communities, our country, our continent of Africa.

Let us give praise and thanks for the good will that exists among many of our people, our peace-making forces and diplomats, and all who work for the good of society in Africa.

Let us pray for peace and reconciliation, without violence, of conflict and differences between people of every nation in Africa, between tribes, races, cultures, traditions, political persuasions and ideologies, faiths and religions; an end to terrorism, persecution, refugees, child soldiers, deaths and injuries from war and landmines, and an end to the sorrow of war and conflict in Africa.

Let us pray for transformation, a fresh vision, as we consider concerns such as poverty, Aids and other health problems, corruption and greed, crime, violence, immorality, abuse of sex and drugs and alcohol; as we pray for families, children, the youth, the elderly; for blessings on governments at all levels, business, agriculture, education � all facets of our society in Africa.

Let us pray that we may be able to assist when disasters occur, to pray and work for those near us or in distant countries, at times of drought, flood, fire, famine, accident, insect and health plagues and epidemics in Africa.

Let us pray and work with faith, hope and love for God and for our neighbours both near and far in our continent.

And perhaps, thinking of 2 Chronicles 7:14 and Matthew 7:7-12, one day we may be able to lead others in our world to peace and transformation.