A year ago, I took the opportunity to find--or write--a prayer specifically for Zimbabwe. In looking through The United Methodist Book of Worship, I came across one of the prayers "For Those Who Suffer." As I pondered its words, I decided to tailor it for the situation in Zimbabwe.
What was particularly striking in the prayer--at least for me--was the reference to the "rock of God's faithfulness." The name Zimbabwe itself means "house of stone," and rock formations characterize this remarkable country.
The Rev. Tazvionepi Nyarota, District Superintendent of the Mutare District, is translating this prayer into Shona to share with the pastors and people of her district.
Feel free to use this prayer in whatever ways seem good to you.
A Prayer for
O Healer of Galilee, you are afflicted in the sufferings of your people and are full of compassion and tender mercy.
Hear us as we pray for those who suffer, especially our brothers and sisters in
Give them the peace and power that flow from you.
Set free the souls of your servants from all restlessness and anxiety.
Keep them in all perplexities and distresses, in all griefs and grievances, from any fear or faithlessness; that, being upheld by your strength and stayed on the rock of your faithfulness, through storm and stress they may abide in you. Amen.
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