Dear fellow-disciple of the Lord Jesus Christ

The Lord has clearly been leading me to continue the thrust towards a new prayer “movement” in South Africa. In this context a “movement” is more than one church or even church groups praying. It is the Almighty God moving on the entire Body of Christ in a nation, as well as the surrounding nations.

I have had such wonderful responses to my previous letter. I could immediately see the responsible attitude that the Lord’s people have taken concerning prayer for the future of our nation. Thank you for all the kind letters and the Christ-like attitudes.

It is necessary for individual believers to stop and consider the purpose and role of the Body of Christ in this nation. I believe that as His Body we have to manifest and proclaim the Kingdom of God in its entirety in order to bring about peace and stability to the land. The burden of this nation and its future rests squarely on our shoulders as representatives of the Kingdom of God. The Lord Jesus placed His trust in His Church and gave the Church great authority to overcome and overthrow the wickedness of the devil and his cohorts. The Bible clearly tells us in Eph 6:12 that our battle is against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. We are all part of God’s precious Kingdom irrespective of our backgrounds, cultures and denominations. The time for unity in the Church is more important than our differences. The power of our unity will far outweigh the negativity that is trying to rob our nation of peace and stability.

2 Tim 3:1 [AMP] But understand this, that in the last days will come (set in) perilous times of great stress and trouble [hard to deal with and hard to bear].

I have been studying and monitoring the “signs of the times” (Eschatology) for years and can only say that the signs are screaming out loudly. The night is far spent and the Day of the Lord is at hand. Concerning our own nation, we, as spiritual, leaders have to maintain a positive and faith-filled attitude, confessing that this wonderful land belongs to God and His children. I, together with our church, pray weekly and speak positively over our nation, believing for peace and stability as promised in 1 Tim 2:1.

The Father has given His Church the ability to discern the changes that are coming to this land. Therefore, we have the responsibility to rise up in the spirit of love and unity, praying unselfishly for God’s divine intervention. God is the Supreme Ruler of South Africa and we as His humble servants must place our full trust in Him and not in the hands of flesh and blood. We, as the Church, have a powerful contribution to make to ensure peace in our land. Poverty and need are increasing around us. We have to climb in and help with the upliftment of the needy communities surrounding us. We, as the righteous servants of the Lord, must make the necessary sacrifices to bring this about. The Message Bible sheds much light on this matter:

2 Cor 1:11 You and your prayers are part of the rescue operation — I don’t want you in the dark about that either. I can see your faces even now, lifted in praise for God’s deliverance of us, a rescue in which your prayers played such a crucial part.

It is not our role to criticise, but to love and reach out. We are to build up and not break one another down. We are not to walk in fear, but in faith and prayer. It is our God-ordained roles and responsibilities to stand in the gap on behalf of all the peoples of this land. We are part of the solution for a bright tomorrow that is just as bright as all the promises of God’s Word. We seek and prophesy unity over the Body of Christ in our nation and worldwide.

At the beginning of 2009 our church will be having our 18th annual 21-day Daniel’s fast and prayer time. We will be praying that the Kingdom of God will be established and His will be done in South Africa. We follow the pattern as described in the Book of Daniel chapters 1 and 10. Many churches across the nation have joined in through the years. It would be so beneficial to our nation if more and more could join this powerful prayer action. Our most pressing needs are to pray against crime, immorality, all forms of corruption and drug smuggling. There is a huge move against our youth to draw them into the drug culture. They are our future and we need to intercede mightily for them. There are so many more prayer needs. We invite you to visit our website [www.prayernetwork.co.za] for more information.

It is my personal prayer that the fear of the Lord, holiness and integrity will fill our nation. Statistically, 79.8% of our nation has confessed that they are Christians [www.southafricaataglance.com], but the evidence of Christian values and principles is not being practiced. We need to pray that there will be a move from Church-centeredness to Christ-centeredness within the churches across our nation. There are many converts, but very few disciples or “Christ-followers”, as I like to refer to them.

So dear friend, you are on my prayer list and I pray that God’s perfect will be established in your life, your calling, as well as your ministry [Ps 91:17]. Do not give up in your labour for the Lord. He is faithful and will reward His labourers for their loyal and devoted service to Him. Never allow the love of God to slack in your service to the King. Love His flock and be willing to lay down your life for them as the Lord Jesus demonstrated and did for us all.

Please join me and churches across our nation as we take hands and pray for the future of South Africa.

May God bless you and protect you and your family.

In His service

Harold F. Weitsz

Little Falls Christian Centre
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Matt 9:15-16 [NKJV] But the days will come when the bridegroom will be taken away from them, and then they will fast.

Col 4:12-13 [NKJV] ...Always labouring fervently for you in prayers, that you may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God.

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