Church call for prayer and responsible road use amid rising road tragedies

Sikhumbuzo Moyo
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THE church has reaffirmed its commitment to praying for the nation and supporting communities affected by the increasing number of road traffic accidents across the country.

Chairperson of the Zimbabwe Indigenous and Interdenominational Council of Churches, Bishop Andrew Wutawunashe, said the church has, on several occasions, worked with authorities to provide spiritual intervention at accident scenes and offer comfort to bereaved families.

“From time to time, especially within the ZIICC, we have engaged the relevant transport authorities and ministries, and in some instances we have gone to accident scenes themselves to pray. This spiritual engagement is aimed at seeking God’s intervention, cleansing and deliverance from such tragedies,” he said.

Bishop Wutawunashe said while it may not always be possible for the church to intervene in every incident, prayer remains an important tool in seeking divine protection and healing for the nation.

“We believe that many of these accidents have a spiritual dimension, and through prayer God can help us. We have done so in the past and will continue to do so in the future. At the same time, we comfort those who have lost loved ones and provide support through our churches,” he said.

Bishop Wutaunashe stressed that prayer should be complemented by responsible behaviour on the roads, urging motorists to ensure their vehicles are roadworthy and to observe traffic regulations.

“We also encourage good stewardship of our resources. Our transport and vehicles should be properly maintained, and we must drive responsibly. Drunken driving and other dangerous practices should be completely rejected. This is a message that the churches will continue to emphasise strongly,” said Bishop Wutawunashe.

The church’s call comes at a time when Zimbabwe continues to experience fatal road accidents, prompting national concern and renewed efforts to improve road safety.