Tuesday, August 11, 2009

NAMIBIA ELECTIONS - A CALL TO PRAY

  • I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone - for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. 1 Tim 2:1-2
  • Necessary finances to establish, equip and staff an office for the Steering Committee. The process of identifying godly people with strong character to man polling stations as observers.
  • Pray for the whole process training of these observers during September 2009 The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) as they organize the 2009 elections.
  • Pray for effective planning and timely actions, so that all polling stations will have enough ballot papers, ink, boxes etc.
  • Continue to pray as parties finalize their list of candidates for members of the National Assembly. Pray that godly men and women will be on the list of candidates of each party.
  • The members of the steering committee and Leaders of the Alliance of Church Leaders. Pray that members will bare criticism in a Christ-like manner. Trust God for health, wisdom, stamina to carry the work load.
  • Pray for the Chairperson Rev Dr Abisai Shejavali, Carola Engelbrecht and Rev Thijs van der Merwe who carries heavy workloads at this time.
  • Wisdom and strategy to involve every Christian Church in Namibia in prayers for the Elections 2009.
  • The gathering of prayer and church leaders on 17 September in Windhoek. That God will meet us and involve us is His plan for Namibia.
  • We have finalizing the strategy for a Day of National Prayer for the Elections on 1 November. This has been distributed by e-mail to church and prayer leaders all over the country. Please pray for them as they implement the strategy in their communities.
If you want to assist to mobilize prayer in your community or want to receive a copy of the strategy, kindly let us know.

May God bless you as you meet with Him in fellowship and prayer.


But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen.
Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you. Matthew 6:6

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