Psalms 127:1
Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it:
except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain.
As part of the Church in Zimbabwe, we are extremely concerned about the turn of events during the shutdown protests which have been ongoing in many cities and towns.
We have witnessed and received reports of buildings being vandalized, shops looted, public service infrastructure burnt, and people being shot. We have also heard of people being beaten by the security forces, streets and houses tear-gased, roads barricaded with stones, wood and burning tyres. We have read and heard messages of threats of violence and retributions on social media platforms. These actions are deplorable. We would like to express our deepest condolences to the families that have lost their loved ones.
As the Church, we are not oblivious to the sufferings of the people, with many struggling to feed themselves, let alone earn a decent livelihood. We take note of the varied opinions on the recent price increases of fuel, including the position and necessity of such an increase from the Government perspective. Our people are now living in fear of violence, fear of the unavailability and unaffordability of basic goods and services. There is a dark cloud of despair and helplessness over the nation.
As the Evangelical Fellowship of Zimbabwe:
May the Lord remember Zimbabwe
May the peace of God come over Zimbabwe
May the people rejoice one more time Lord
Amen.
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