I'll never forget the line of people as it just
never ended. The first free and fair elections held in South Africa
this day, 27 April 1994. Living in Craighall at the time, none of us
could have anticipated the turn out. The months before had been
marred by violence and blood shed and many dooms day sayer's were
predicting the election would lead to civil war.
Instead, we stood in peace, side by
side. Black, White, Coloured, Indian all casting our vote. The
turnout was astounding, every South African wanted to make their mark
that day, so much so that voting was extended by a second day and a
second public holiday was declared to assist with completing the
process. Even then, standing in the line the second day it still took
hours before we could caste our votes.
How did we manage to find peace in that
troubled time? I believe it's because millions of Christians were
praying. The power of prayer should never be underestimated. When
Christians unite and stand together, believing God for victory, we
can change the the circumstances for an individual, a family and even
a nation.
Never forget the power of prayer!
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