Kohima, January 28 (MExN): Concerned by the crises unfolding over the ULB elections, the Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC) today called upon the churches to dedicate January 29 (Sunday) to pray for “our” land. This, the NBCC said is “a time for Christians to sincerely pray in earnest for God to intervene in the worst situation we all can imagine.”
In a press statement, the Council urged to pray for the leaders in the State government “whom we hope to deliver the right decision at this crucial time in our history.” “Pray also for our tribal leaders who represent us. Let us pray that God will intervene, soften the stance, mindset of all the parties who have in their hands to save the situation. Let us also pray for forgiveness and humility so that God in His mercy will forgive us and show us the way to reconciliation, which will pave the way towards a viable future,” it appealed.
Expressing regret that the negotiations did not result in desirable outcome, it further requested to stop blaming each other “because we are all aware that by doing that we have found ourselves in the present predicament of fear and apprehension.”
The NBCC urged all stakeholders to exercise restraint, patience and understanding “for the larger interest of the people and to salvage from the situation we are in.” It stated that, “Common people were anxious and yet hopeful thinking that wisdom will prevail.”
