Reading and trying to keep up with situations around the world I am disappointed by sometimes the lack of seeking details and understanding and sometimes empathy for people in their situations. Compassion is passion together as community is one in togetherness.
Recently I read an invocation to pray and fast for Zimbabwe but it was very detailed invitation with the recognition that life there is very hard. Currently the Zimbabwean inflation rate is 165,000% and over 80% of people are unemployed. The idea of fasting took a new direction for me reading through the list.
To make our fasting particularly relevant to Zimbabwe, we have compiled a list of things that Zimbabweans live without daily. We encourage you to look through the list and pick something to live without ... Electricity, Water from the tap; a shower, Phone service, Internet, Cell Phone, Television, Video Games, Gasoline/Diesel Fuel, Listening to music from stereo, cd player, ipod, Flour, Sugar, Butter, Bread, Rice ... Coffee, Milk, ... Toilet PaperSomehow I have a feeling this gives suddenly more meaning to our prayers.
