Christians in Lusaka observe national day of prayer

The Lusaka Showgrounds today transformed into a sanctuary of faith and unity as thousands gathered from various denominations and faith to observe Zambia’s 10th National Day of Prayer, Fasting, Repentance, and Reconciliation. The environment filled with a triumphant and hopeful spirit, as voices from all walks of life rose in unison to heaven. The event, a significant annual national occasion, was attended by President Hakainde Hichilema, who graced the gathering. The media reports that the proceedings began with a heartfelt statement of purpose from the Chairperson of the National Day of Prayer Organising Committee, Robert Sihubwa, setting the tone for a day dedicated to spiritual renewal and national healing. This year’s national day of prayer was commemorated under the theme, One Nation under God: Consolidating and Harvesting National Development and Spiritual Resilience in the Tenth Wave of National Prayers. The event brought together clergy, traditional leaders, government officials, and ordinary citizens in prayer and thanksgiving. The programme featured various prayer points, including supplications by clergy for the country’s farmers and the agriculture sector, which is vital to Zambia’s economy, while others thanked God for the unity demonstrated by the church in the country among other areas. Throughout the event, musical ministrations energised the gathering, with uplifting performances that fostered joy and jubilations among attendees. Later, His Royal Highnesses, Representing the House of Chiefs and led by Chief Chipepo, offered prayers for national healing and reconciliation, calling for divine intervention to bring peace and unity to the land. Today’s observance underscored Zambia’s ongoing commitment to spiritual resilience and national development, emphasising the importance of faith and unity in shaping the country’s future.