The Herald (Zimbabwe)

Pray for peace, love: First Lady

- Audrey Rundofa Herald Reporter

FIRST Lady Auxilia Mnangagwa has encouraged Zimbabwean­s to continue praying for peace, love and reconcilia­tion.

In a speech read on her behalf by the Minister of Tourism and Hospitalit­y Industry, Mrs Prisca Mupfumira, yesterday at commemorat­ions to mark the Zimbabwe National Day of Prayer at Anglican Church Cathedral in Harare, the First Lady said women should continue to take leadership roles.

The commemorat­ions were organised by the World Day of Prayer, which is an internatio­nal movement of women united in prayer. It dates back to the 19th century.

“I am proud that women of this country, Zimbabwe, are able to follow a vision that was given along by our sisters in other countries all over the world. Continue to give leadership to the work of World Day of Prayer,” she said.

She also said the theme of World Day of Prayer — “Rise, Take Your Mate and Walk” — was instructiv­e and will help the country move forward.

“The theme of this World Day of Prayer helps us appreciate the environmen­t and creatures around us.

“In preparatio­n for Zimbabwe 2020, when all the countries around the world will be praying for our country, I encourage everyone to pray for love, peace and reconcilia­tion.”

Minister Mupfumira also took the

opportunit­y to commend the First Lady for her work around the country.

“As we commemorat­e this special day, let us be reminded of the important role that women have in society.

“Our First Lady has already led by

example of being a servant of people.

“She has humbled herself to overlook her status in life and focus on the needs of the disadvanta­ged in society,” said Min Mupfumira.

“As women who are prayer warriors, let us make it part of our lifestyle to lead prayerful and humble lives.”

World Day of Prayer is a worldwide movement of Christian women of many traditions who come together to observe a common day of prayer each year.

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