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Africa-Press – Zambia. <\/strong><\/span>President Hakainde Hichilema says the National Day of Prayer, Fasting, Repentance and Reconciliation inspires all Zambians to uphold the national values and principles as enshrined in the constitution and in line with the declaration of Zambia as a Christian Nation.<\/p>\n

President Hichilema in a speech on his behalf by Vice President Mutale Nalumango during the observation of the National Day of Prayer, fasting, repentance and reconciliation at Lusaka\u2019s Showground noted that the day provides all with an opportunity to reconcile with God and with one another, and say no to all forms of bad vices such as corruption, gender-based violence, alcohol and substance abuse.<\/p>\n

\u2018\u2019We must say no to corruption the cancer that robbers our nation with much needed resources for development, we must say no to gender based violence a real threat to the existence of the family and stability of the nation, we must say no alcohol and substance abuse a danger to one\u2019s health,\u2019\u2019 stated President Hichilema.<\/p>\n

He observed that the theme: Promoting national unity, Peace and Integration for A Prosperous Zambia through Hard work, is a reminder to all to come together in promoting national unity and peace regardless of one\u2019s political affiliation and belief. The President also commended the church for its relentless efforts in promoting peace and unity in the nation through prayer.<\/p>\n

\u201cI urge the church to continue praying for our nation, our citizens and everyone in leadership. The church has an obligation to continue unifying our nation at all times. As a government we will continue to work with the church to stir our nation in the right direction,\u2019\u2019 he said.<\/p>\n

The Head of State further urged all Zambians to treasure and to uphold the national motto of One Zambia One National which is a statement of unity and oneness.<\/p>\n

And National Day of Prayer Organizing Committee Chairperson, Esther Jani said that the day is a reminder to all Zambians to continually seek God and acknowledge Him as the God of the Zambian country which is a Christian nation.<\/p>\n

Prophetess Jani stated that this year\u2019s National Day of Prayer\u2019s theme is a call to all to place handwork and integration at the center of the developmental agenda of transforming Zambia into a better country.<\/p>\n

She said that every citizen must put aside their selfish ambition and focus on God in being each other\u2019s source of strength and encouragement. \u2018\u2019We must release that prayer is not a substitute of hard work but a reminder to work extra hard as we trust in God to help us transform our nation,\u2019\u2019 said Prophetess Jani.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Evangelical Fellowship of Board Chairperson, Bishop Paul Mususu in his sermon urged political leaders to cease from giving handouts to people but instead focus on empowering the nation with skills that can help them to sustain themselves.<\/p>\n

Bishop Mususu noted that giving handouts cannot help the people to sustain themselves in the long run but it is temporary and promotes laziness. He also noted that peace and prosperity is centered on hard work and each citizen of Zambia must play their part in hard work in order to promote prosperity in the country.<\/p>\n

\u2018\u2019I call up on my fellow members of the clergy to preach the gospel of grace and encourage their members to work hard and avoid the gospel of prosperity that only promotes laziness.<\/p>\n

Clergymen should avoid preaching about miracle money but encourage their congregants to work hard because hard work brings profit,\u2019\u2019 said Bishop Mususu.<\/p>\n

The event which was characterised with songs of worship and praise by various choirs was also attended by Cabinet ministers, former first lady Esther Lungu, former vice president Inonge Wina and opposition political party leaders.<\/p>\n

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