NAMIBIA CELEBRATES 24 YEARS

Tomorrow 21 March 2014 will mark Namibia’s 24th year of freedom.  Namibia has been a free country since 21 March 1990.

Estelle de Bruyn writes in the Republikein newspaper that political analysts agree on the fact that after independence Namibia for 24 years was without any significant conflict, surviving peacefully  and is a beacon of stability, not only measured by African standards, but to international standards - this is a compliment for the nation and the government.

Praise God for:

• Namibia who is well respect as an independent nation in the international community. 
• 24 years of peace and political stability.
• Democracy through regular peaceful elections.
• Expanded services such as health care and more schools.
• President Hifikepunye Pohamba who recently called the nation to prayer.

Trust God for:

• Addressing the challenges of the education system and the high failure rate. 
• Actions to resolve family violence against women and children.
• A stop to the downward spiral of morality that leads to an increase in crime.
• Wisdom and creative plans to address poverty, unemployment and inequality.
• Provision for many people who still do not have electricity and clean drinking water.
• Namibia's economic growth rate to pick up above an average of four percent per year to reduce poverty.
• Prosperity for all our peoples and for a spirit to help one-another.
• Namibia to be a shining light in Africa of God's blessings - protection and provision. 

Source [News & photo]: Estelle de Bruyn & Ian Nortje http://www.republikein.com.na

20 REASONS TO BE THANKFUL

On 21 March we celebrate 20 years of independence of Namibia. Here is a list of twenty things to thank the Lord for

1. Peace and stability
2. Democracy
3. Religious freedom
4. Overwhelming Christian nation
5. Freedom of speech and press
6. Racial tolerance, friendly and special people everywhere
7. The Namib, the oldest desert in the world
8. Lots of sunshine
9. The big five: lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino
10. Welwitschia Mirabilis, a unique Namib Desert plant, 'unlike any known plant on earth'
11. Lots of fresh air (no pollution)
12. Wide opens spaces
13. Wild animals free roaming
14. Wild horses of the Namib desert
15. Rain and fabulous sunsets
16. Good infrastructure
17. Well stocked shop shelves
18. Unlimited potential
19. Large natural resources
20. Vision 2030, a plan for prosperity, harmony, peace and stability in Namibia

Now it is time for you to create your own list!

Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. Colossians 4:2

INDEPENDENCE WITH DEPENDENCE

Namibians will celebrate their independence on March 21. Prime Minister Nahas Angula launched the 20th independence anniversary logo under the theme: “A Visionary Nation on the Move Towards 2030”. The logo, Angula said, as designed and manufactured, represents national unity in diversity, a vibrant nation forging ahead to achieve its national goals as contained in the five-year National Development Plan as well as Vision 2030. “The long and glorious journey of Namibia’s nationhood will continue to be told to generation upon generation. This year, Namibia will turn 20 years since our birth as a nation on March 21, 1990, when the flag of an independent Namibian nation was hoisted for the first time.”

Pray that we will celebrate our independence with dependence on God. Pray for leaders in Government, Business and Church to -

• Love the Truth - And with all deception of wickedness for those who are being lost, because they didn't receive the love of the truth, that they might be saved. Because of this, God sends them a working of error, that they should believe a lie. 2 Thessalonians 2:10-12.
• Have Wisdom - Get wisdom. Get understanding. Don't forget, neither swerve from the words of my mouth. Don't forsake her, and she will preserve you. Love her, and she will keep you. Wisdom is supreme. Get wisdom. Yes, though it costs all your possessions, get understanding. Esteem her, and she will exalt you. She will bring you to honor, when you embrace her. Proverbs 4:5-8.
• Display Courage and Integrity - He who walks blamelessly walks surely, but he who perverts his ways will be found out. Proverbs 10:9.
• Be Sharp In Insight and Quick in Discernment - Test all things, and hold firmly that which is good. Abstain from every form of evil. 1 Thessalonians5:21,22.
• Surround Themselves With Good Staff Members and Advisers - Blessed is the man who doesn't walk in the counsel of the wicked, nor stand in the way of sinners, nor sit in the seat of scoffers. Psalm 1:1.
• Enjoy God's Protection Over Themselves and Their Families - God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we won't be afraid, though the earth changes, though the mountains are shaken into the heart of the seas; Though the waters of it roar and are troubled, though the mountains tremble with their swelling. Psalm 46:1-3
  

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Namibians - Celebrate your freedom!

On 21 March 2009 Namibians celebrated 19 years of independence! Freedom often comes at a high price. We, as children of the Living God are reminded by this day that we are also free, and that our freedom was also bought at a high price. Let's celebrate our freedom! Please spend time with the Lord, as you read and meditate about the following prayer by Mary Fairchild:

Dear Lord, There is no greater feeling of liberation than to experience this freedom from sin and death that you have provided for me through Jesus Christ. Today my heart and my soul are free to praise you. For this I am very thankful.

On this Independence Day I am reminded of all those who have sacrificed for my freedom, following the example of your Son, Jesus Christ. Let me not take my freedom, both physical and spiritual, for granted. May I always remember that my freedom was purchases with a very high price. My freedom cost others their very lives.

Lord, today, bless those who have served and continue to give their lives for my freedom. With favor and bounty meet their needs and watch over their families.

Help me to live my life in a way that glorifies you, Lord. Give me the strength to be a blessing in someone else's life today, and grant me the opportunity to lead others into the freedom that can be found in knowing Christ.

Amen

Source: http://christianity.about.com/od/4thofjulyprayersverse/qt/prayers4ofjuly.htm