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30+ Wonderful Points to Pray for Zimbabwe

Prayer Relay Movement September 19, 2020 Leave a Comment

30+ Wonderful Points to Pray for Zimbabwe

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How to Pray for Zimbabwe

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Geographical detail:

Zimbabwe is a landlocked country located in southern Africa. It shares borders with South Africa on the southern side, Botswana on the western, Zambia on the northern and Mozambique on the Eastern side. The capital city of Zimbabwe is Harare.

The country has an estimated population of 16.3 million, source. English, Shona and Ndebele are the most widely spoken and recognised languages in Zimbabwe.

Dating as far back as the 11th Century, historians and archaeologists have found that Zimbabwe was a major trade route. The main kingdom involved in said trade was the Great Zimbabwe of modern-day Masvingo.

Zimbabwe was under colonial rule from the late 19th century and most of the 20th Century. The removal of the white minority government came at the end of a bitter civil war, known and second Chimurenga.

The state endured international isolation and a 15-year guerrilla war with black nationalist forces; which culminated in a peace agreement that established universal enfranchisement and independent sovereignty as Zimbabwe in April 1980.

Population: 16.3+ Million

Map:

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Leadership

President: Emmerson D Mnangagwa

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Vice Presidents: Constantino Chiwenga, Kembo Mohadi

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Political brief: General Politics

Zimbabwe is a republic with a presidential system of government. A semi-presidential system was abolished with the adoption of a new constitution after a referendum in March 2013.

On 19 November 2017 in the wake of protests, ZANU-PF sacked Robert Mugabe as party leader and appointed former Vice President Emmerson Mnangagwa in his place.

This was a military-backed move, which was carried out while Mugabe was on what he later referred to as “house arrest.” The entire move has often been called a coup, but not really a coup. Perhaps pseudo-coup is a fitting term.

From his home, on the 21st of November 2017, Mugabe tendered his resignation prior to impeachment proceedings being completed

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The ruling ZANU PF, led by Emmerson Mnangagwa, narrowly won the elections in July 2018. The jury is out on whether this is the end of an era or continuing it under a different leader.

Economy brief:

Mining and agriculture still provide the largest chunk of Zimbabwe’s GDP. There are several reasons that one can attribute to this. One could say that this is a sign of a lack of progression over the year. Another reason could simply be the lack of investment during the period that they have been under sanctions. Mining and agriculture are industries that are usually sanction proof. 

Rampant mismanagement of funds and corruption within most industries has contributed to the death of a lot of companies. Investors have become wary of putting money into the nation as well. Add economic sanctions to all of this, and we have an incredibly difficult nation to govern and to reside in.

The main farm produce remains tobacco, corn, cotton, wheat, coffee, tea, sugarcane, peanuts and soya beans. This is mainly due to the ability to sell most of these locally, as well as an export opportunity.

Livestock farmers raise a wide variety of animals that usually include cattle, goats, sheep, chickens and pigs. There is a wide consumption of milk and meat across the nation, so there is a lot of custom for livestock and related products locally.

The main industries are mining, farming and manufacturing. The mining sector produces coal, gold, platinum, copper, nickel, tin, diamonds, clay, numerous metallic and nonmetallic ores. The manufacturing sector produces steel, wood products, cement, chemicals, fertiliser, clothing and footwear, food and beverages.

There are reports of gas and petroleum reserves yet to be explored.

South Africa is currently Zimbabwe’s largest trading partner by a mile. They are the main exporter and importer from Zimbabwe.

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What to pray for regarding Zimbabwe?

Prayer Points for Zimbabwe

Leadership : 1 Timothy 2:1-3

Everything filters down from the leadership. The departure of Mugabe leaves an opportunity for a new start and improvement of leadership.

  • Speak a covering over Emmerson Mnangagwa, Constantino Chiwenga, Kembo Mohadi other government officials.
  • We pray for their health and well being
  • We pray that the Lord grant them wisdom and a heart for the people of Zimbabwe
  • May their families be preserved.
  • We pray for unselfish vision in leaders.
  • Pray for dialogue and consensus for a common purpose among the political leaders.
  • Pray for renewal of minds in leadership. 
  • Lord give them wisdom for such a time as this. New wisdom, to build a new nation.
  • Raise around them Nehemiahs of this day; rebuilders of what has long been broken.

Economic growth

Zimbabwean a desperate for a better economy. They are desperate for opportunities for themselves and for their children in their own country. Our prayer is that the Lord would raise dying and dead industries in the country. May the Lord raise innovators and a generation of captains of industry with fresh ideas. More than anything a leadership that fosters an environment in which all these things are possible.

  • Lord, we pray for economic growth.
  • Pray for a lifting of economic sanctions against Zimbabwe by the USA.
  • We pray for innovation and wisdom in the mining sector.
  • We pray for an increase in Foreign Direct Investment.
  • We pray for wisdom and innovation to solve Zimbabwe’s financial crisis.
  • We pray for the establishment of new industries.
  • We pray against the spirit of poverty.
  • We pray for lucrative partnerships with other nations.
  • We pray for rain and wisdom for the agricultural sector.
  • We pray for success in the plans to revive old industries and factories. 

Health

Beyond health issues that plague the nation as a result of poor economic structures and infrastructure, better things need to be built. There is absolutely no reason why people should be dying of cholera in this century. As humanity, we owe it to ourselves to be better.

  • Speak against the spread of cholera and other related waterborne diseases.
  • Pray for the preservation of lives against disease outbreaks and medical drugs shortages.
  • Speak against industrial strikes in the health sector. 
  • Pray for an improvement in health service delivery. 

Peace

Zimbabweans have always been known to be a pacifist and peaceful people. Our prayer is that that trait is not eaten away by the consistent nag that is poverty and corruption. Father may peace prevail over this land. 

  • Father, we thank you for peace across Zimbabwe.
  • We speak against political violence and uprisings.
  • May your word find its way into more and more homes and transform the nation.
  • We pray that the government handle protests with grace.

The Church

The church used to be a respected vehicle of change in the nation. Today more and more people are turning away from it due to the blatant disregard of Christlikeness that has hit it. More and more churches are springing up and taking advantage of people desperate for a saviour.

  • Lord bring authenticity back to your church.
  • Expose and uproot all wolves that have gotten among your flock.
  • Raise men women after your heart.
  • Raise the church as a vehicle of hope and of change in the nation.

Production

Proverbs 12:27 The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.

The verse above is unfortunately accurate description of most African countries, including Zimbabwe. They diligent in hunting but never roast what they have hunted. This is the reason why our industries export raw material to be processed elsewhere and sold back to Zimbabwe at higher rates. Minerals are not being “roasted”, but are bought back as jewellery at premium rates.

  • Father make Zimbabwe a nation of producers and not mere consumers.
  • Give them the wisdom to build wealth for generations to come.
  • Give them the foresight to build not only for themselves but for their children, a better nation.

General

There are a lot of other points that we have failed to find a home for under any of the other headings. Whatever else you think we may have missed out while praying for Zimbabwe, add it to this general section.

  • We pray for church leaders that their lives be preserved and good health.
  • Pray for the will of God to prevail in Zimbabwe. 
  • Pray for unity in the Church.
  • Pray for the awareness and growth of an entrepreneurial culture among the youth.
  • Speak against hoarding and shortages of basic commodities. 
  • Pray that sanity and wisdom prevail in the marketplace. 
  • Pray for economic reforms.

Thank you for partnering with us in prayer. Our goal is to create one of these for every country in the world. We want to be enablers of prayer warriors. This is part of our prayer for nations goal. If you would like to volunteer to create prayer points or be a part of our team of intercessors, please get in touch.

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PRAY FOR ANGOLA

Prayer Relay Movement September 19, 2020 Leave a Comment

PRAY FOR ANGOLA

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How to PRAY FOR ANGOLA

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Name: Angola

Geographical detail:

Angola is located in sub-Saharan Africa. It is an nation of vast terrain and mountainous regions, which hampers in ability to produce food from the land. There are some regions where farming is more prevalent and successful. These are usually the ones closest to the main water sources.

Population: 21.81 million as of 2016. Source

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Brief History:

Angola endured one of the world’s longest civil wars. The war between the Jose Eduardo dos Santos MPLA party, and the Jonas Savimbi led UNITA rebels spanned for a period of almost 3 decades. It started in 1975, and ended in 2002. Only the death of the rebel leader could usher in a new era.

Part of the reason for this chaos has been attributed to the vast natural wealth that the country has. Angola has one of the world’s largest oil and diamond reserves. This is an incentive for a power hunger across the board. As with any place where wealth is found, foreign entities also seek to infiltrate and get their hands on Angola’s wealth.

The end of the civil war led to the return of an estimated half a million refugees that had fled the fighting. They were met by grave rates of poverty that followed the end of the war. Through their export and relatively good leadership, Angola has emerged as one of Africa’s growing economies.

Angola is a former Portuguese colony.

Leaders: President and/or Prime minister

João Lourenço took over as president from dos Santos in September 2017. This ended the long reign of dos Santos.

Political brief: General politics

After the disarmament of UNITA, MPLA leader, Jose Eduardo dos Santos took over in the capacity of president. This is a role that he kept until September 2017. The new president is also a member of the MPLA. Today, there is peace in Angola. Politics is carried out largely unimpeded by any party.

Economy brief:

GDP: $122.365 billion, $4342 per capita

angola

Wealthiest persons

The former leader, dos Santos is said to be the nation’s wealthiest individual in Angola, with an estimated net worth of $20 billion. The list is largely populated by politicians.

News highlights: for latest Angola news: https://allafrica.com/angola/?page=1

Prayer points for Angola

  1. Father we pray for peace and reconciliation. Wherever there is bitterness and hurt, may your love overcome. Matthew 5:9 Matthew 18:15
  2. We thank you for the lives of all leaders in Angola. Preserve them oh Lord. Give them good health and sound minds. 1 Timothy 2:2
  3. We thank you for ushering in a peaceful power transition from dos Santos. Guide Lourenco as he leads the nation. We speak a covering over him and his family.
  4. We come against the spirit of greed and corruption. Proverbs 11:4
  5. Raise selfless leaders, that will truly stand for the greater good of their people.
  6. We pray for Angola’s people. May your love and peace be known to them. Grant them joy. Romans 15:13
  7. We thank you for fruitful farming in the regions where it is possible. May her production feed her people.
  8. We thank you for growth in GDP and in trade. May the fruits and resources of Angola be used to raise her people.
  9. Uproot those who seek her destruction.
  10. May Angola be a beacon for those her.

angola terrain

This post is part of our pray for all nations campaign. Please make use of the news links to find out more and create prayer points. We are currently working on this campaign. If you would like to participate in any way, please feel free to get in touch with us via our contact us page or via any of the social media channels on the top of the page.

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PRAY FOR AUSTRIA

Prayer Relay Movement May 20, 2020 Leave a Comment

PRAY FOR AUSTRIA

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How to PRAY FOR AUSTRIA

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Name: Austria

Some of her most famous sons are know the world over. Names like Mozart and Schwarzenegger come to mind. Austria has also given us the Porsche.

Geographical detail:

Austria is a Central European country, that shares her borders with Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Slovakia, Hungary and Slovenia. Austria is very mountainous. This is one of the reason why she draws a lot of thrill seeking travellers. The Krimml Falls and Großglockner Peak are major drawing factors. 62% of Austria is made up of the mountainous region known as the Austrian Alps. This means that there is a concentrated population in the capital city, Vienna for economic opportunities. An estimated 25% of the population resides in Vienna.

Austria

Population:

8 770 000, per World Bank

Brief History:

The assassination of Austrian heir, Archduke Ferdinand triggered the start of the first world war.  Austria became a republic at the end of the first World War, which they lost, as part of the Central Powers. These also included Germany and Italy. The War put a strain on the Austro-Hungary empire, which disintegrated. By the end of the war, Austria would be declared a republic. This was preceded by the abdication of the emperor.

Austria struggled to recover from the devastation of the war, as did other nations. This progression was further stalled by the depression.

austria architecture

Nazi Germany had an eye for the Austrian empire. They attempted to force their hand by staging a coup in 1934, which the Austrian troops successful defended their sovereignty against. The German troops occupied Austria 4 years later, after the resignation of Chancellor Shuschnigg under pressure.

German presence in Austria led to devastation by the allies during the second world war. They would also be invaded by the Russian army, and then split by the allies. It was not until 1955 that Austria would regain their sovereignty.

Between 1945 and 1983, 1,942,782 refugees from more than 30 countries came to Austria, of whom about 590,000 became Austrian citizens (including some 302,000 German-speaking expatriates from Czechoslovakia, Romania, and Yugoslavia).

Leaders: President and/or Prime minister

Alexander Van der Bellen is the 12th and current President of Austria since 26 January 2017. Wikipedia

Alexander Van der Bellen

Political brief: General politics

Austrian politics have been largely marred by the dirty hands of outside influence, as you would have gathered from the brief history section above. Today, Austria is a democratic nation.

The Social Democrats and the conservative people’s party have largely been in control of the nation since the end of the world war. This is something that recently faced challenge from the widely publicised rise of the nationalist Freedom party, which recently gained popularity. This came at an intriguing at, as it coincided with the rise of Donald Trump in the US political scene.

Economy brief:

GDP: 44,176.52 USD ‎(2016), per WorldBank

The average unemployment rate from 1960 to 2013 is 4.59%, the second lowest in the European Union after Luxembourg.

Austrians continue to fight the problem of acid rain which has damaged 25% of the country’s forests.

50.8% overweight men in Austria.

News highlights:

https://www.aljazeera.com/topics/country/austria.html
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PRAYER POINTS FOR AUSTRIA

  1. Father we thank you for the life of Alexander Van der Bellen. We speak a blessing over his life. Endow him with wisdom to lead. Open his eyes to the issues that his citizens face. Grant him boldness to stand up for the least of these. 1 Timothy 2:2
  2. We pray for the health of all men in Austria. May they prosper in health. 3 John 1:2
  3. We pray for the opposition parties. Raise among them worthy adversaries. May democracy live.
  4. Fill the leaders with vision and with insight for the benefit of their country. Proverbs 4:6-7
  5. We thank you for the grace that they have shown those they gave refuge to after the war. By that grace, father bless them. Let them be a fruitful people. Hebrews 13:2
  6. Father grant a resolution in their favour in the case of the acid rain that has long plagued the Austrian forests.
  7. Raise churches and ministries that truly stand for who you are in Austria.

 
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Further reading and sources

https://www.encyclopedia.com/places/germany-scandinavia-and-central-europe/austria-political-geography/austria

https://www.eupedia.com/austria/trivia.shtml

This post is part of our new drive to create up to date prayer points for every country in the world. We endeavour to update these and keep them current. As such we welcome your input. If you would like to partner us by adding prayer points for your own country’s needs, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

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