The Tribune

By Dr W T Adderley, Sr

ARE enough Bahamians praying about the national issues in our nation, asking for the direct intervention of the God of Heaven?

I can expect quick responses to this proposed question because for the past two years many churches, prayer groups, action groups and individuals have been inviting Bahamian citizens to pray for the healing of the Bahamas. Many special prayer services have been held in Rawson and Parliament Squares, on Windsor Park and Fort Charlotte, as well as on parks and in many churches, homes and institutions throughout New Providence and the Family Islands. However, some media persons chided us who kept on praying, saying that we made things worst.

If actual figures could be given, it may indicate that tens of thousands of Christian worshippers have been led and even joined in praying weekly for our country.

These prayers are about crime, victims of murders, those with no jobs, the Baha Mar investment project, illegal immigrants, for the police, Defence Force, immigration, custom and prison officers, for the government, youth and social services leaders and workers, and many others.

Special prayers have ascended daily for the homes, for the fathers, mothers and children, the schools, teachers and students also.

What were the results? While some comments indicate the negative, considering the escalation of crime, especially murders, it is clear that the fight between good and evil is intensifying true to Bible prophecy: “In these last days, perilous times have come…because the devil, as a roaring lion is seeking whom he may devour…for he knows that he has but a SHORT TIME.” (1 Tim. 4:1; 1 Peter 5:8; Rev. 12:12.) Despite the negatives, there are positive results showing that God is merciful and He is still in charge.

The Bahamas Public Prayer Ministry team members committed themselves to daily prayers in Rawson Square from May 12, 2014, to the present. This prayer marathon has been in operation for 23 months, with the second anniversary fast approaching.

The prayer team has partnered with churches of different faiths, prayer bands, families, individuals and even tourists, seeking the Lord by intercessory prayers, crying out for unity, justice, healing, forgiveness, and for love to prevail within and throughout every island in the nation.

Team members and other persons have experienced physical healing, gotten jobs and seen financial breakthroughs. They have also received food, clothes and shelter, foiled crimes and participated in the confiscation of weapons. God has also exposed plots that involved some political and religious leaders.

Some team members and other Christians received visions and dreams of these things and future events which include pending natural calamities.

With our nation gearing up for Junkanoo Carnival, here is a question: are 80,000 plus Bahamians praying daily for God’s leading and healing?

At the national calls for prayer, the attendance was under 600; not even 1,000 persons. I know God is displeased with this. What If God shook the Bahamas with an earthquake or tsunami? Would all Bahamians come together and pray?