Prayer benefitting island

THE?ORGANISERS OF March for Jesus Day, held in Barbados annually over 30 years, are defending it as a catalyst for change in the society.
They are claiming that the impact of the event is reflected through the progress made in Barbados politically, educationally and the general safety in the country.
“We can look at several good things that have happened,” said Patrick Tannis, one of the planners of this Saturday’s March for Jesus and Worship in the City which starts at 3:30 p.m.
He said the crime rate of some of the other islands in the region had gone out of control, unfortunately.
“We [Barbados] can see progressively good things even though we see tidbits of not always excellent things, [conditions] have not deteriorated in our country . . . We have seen that there is an overall good position that Barbados has found itself in,” said Tannis.
Reverend Senator David Durant, in supporting his colleague, said that the island was saved from a number of natural disasters.
“God has brought Barbados a long way. He has saved us from major catastrophes; many hurricanes have passed through this area in the last 40 years and Barbados has barely been touched. We have got only tail winds and [our] neighbours have been devastated,” said Durant.
He said Barbados would have been devastated given its topography and small size.
“I believe God has been showing us his faithfulness . . . and Barbados is known for its intercessors both the elderly and our young people [who] are joining in,” Durant added.
“In the midst of economic woes and people losing their jobs, yet God has been keeping Barbados very stable. It is as a result of prayer initiatives like March for Jesus . . . prayer vigils.”
March for Jesus starts at Independence Square and touches various points where prayers would be made in the City before climaxing with Worship In the City in Independence Square. (JS)