By Olebogeng Molale
Over 200 Christians in Kimberley observed a day of fasting and prayer following the recent unrest in the country where some businesses were looted and people killed in Gauteng and KwaZulu Natal.
The prayer was held through a prayer drive in Roodepan, Lethabo Park, and Greenpoint. Other prayer points included; unemployment, protection of families, the health fraternity, law enforcement agencies and notably Covid-19, which has ravaged the nation with massive waves of infections and deaths, stretching the nation’s healthcare system to breaking point.
The prayer drive coordinator Apostle Patrick Mokwena says it was a non-denominational effort calling citizens to act.
“Without God, we cannot do anything; hence the need to join hands with other Christians around the country to implore God to restore our country and also to protect us during times like this,” emphasized Mokoena.
The prayer drive was part of the hope, healing, restoration, and revival campaign led by Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng, which also held seven days of Fasting and Prayer from 12 to 18 July. Mogoeng hosted a virtual National Day of Prayer on social media at the end of the prayer and fasting days.
The Chief Justice called on all followers to pray to God for the prosperity of South Africa. In his speech, Mogoeng stressed that believers should repent and be loyal to God and offer prayer for themselves.
Other prayer initiatives were also underway in many parts of the country. Pastor Bert Pretorius of the 3C church also hosted a day of prayer where Pastors and Leaders from KZN, Johannesburg, and Eastern Cape made intercessory prayers.
“We are confident that God in heaven has heard our prayers,” said Mokoena in reaction to the number of prayer initiatives throughout South Africa.
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