Zimbabwe Turmoil Update

January 25, 2019

Dear Praying Friends,

Thank you for praying for the LTLA team in Chinhoyi as they continue to face challenging times after the violence that erupted over the 150% increase in fuel prices two weeks ago. No one on the LTLA team was harmed but we are unsure about all the families we serve as all ministry activities have been cancelled since these disturbances began. We covet your continued prayers for protection, for peace and for steps to be taken that will bring lasting stability.

Below is an update from Arthur (italicized and with prayer points) and a link to a good article that summarizes the current economic situation in Zimbabwe:

"We met as a team on Tuesday this week but I could tell that most of the team members were still in fear as gatherings of people can be viewed as the beginnings of a demonstration. We decided to cancel all our ministry activities for the remainder of the week and agreed to meet together in two's for encouragement. We will assess the situation on Monday as how to proceed next week." 

• Pray that all on the team have and will experience the truth of Matthew 18:20 in these gatherings of two. 
• Pray that the Lord grant them wisdom as they determine how to proceed next week, with James 1:1-7 as a helpful prayer guide. 

"As of now the streets here still have armed soldiers moving around. Everyone is nervous by their presence after the crackdown on demonstrators and looters last week. The government has blamed brutality on criminals or members of the opposition dressing in uniforms and perpetrating terror so that the government is blamed. Men have been targeted by the soldiers, so men are walking in fear. Team members with young men at home are fearful." 

• Pray that God will place a hedge of protection around the LTLA team members and their families as they trust in Him - Job 1:10. 
• Pray that they will experience God's perfect peace as they trust Him - Isaiah 26:3. 

"The ruling party has accused NGOs of helping the opposition party by inciting demonstrations to subvert the government."

• Pray that as a faith-based ministry LTLA would not be confused with an NGO or falsely accused. May the truth of Psalm 5:6 come to mind for anyone who may be tempted to bring false accusations against us. 

Click here for the article that summarizes the economic situation in Zimbabwe.

Grateful for your prayer support during these very difficult days in Zimbabwe!
Mike Sulc
Life to Life Africa