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Tsenulo Moyo
A Bulawayo pastor from the Apostolic Church in Zimbabwe (TACZ), based in Johannesburg, South Africa, has penned a book drawing on his personal experiences.
The book titled Is God interested in my welfare?, which was launched on 27 July in Bulawayo chronicles his journey of questioning God’s interest in his well-being amid life’s hardships.
Furthermore, during his counselling sessions, Pastor Israel Displine Ncube (30) said many people questioned him about God’s concern for their overall well-being.
Ncube revealed that the inspiration to write the book came during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic while engaged in deep prayer and meditation.
“The entire writing process took a year from the initial concept to the final manuscript before I submitted it to the publishing company,” he said.
Ncube explained that his inspiration stemmed from personal experiences. He frequently questioned God’s concern for his well-being amid life’s hardships.
Additionally, as a pastor, he often encountered people who shared similar doubts about God’s interest in their lives. He stated that the book primarily explores themes such as God’s involvement in our prosperity, healing, and life’s challenges.
Ncube said the challenges he faced while writing the book included finding the right publishing company as it was his first book, overcoming publishing obstacles during the lockdown period, and transitioning from a preaching style to a writing style.
“The advantage I had was that it was during lockdown, which gave me plenty of time at home to write with full concentration and focus,” he said.
He went on to say that the book was targeted at anyone with faith who has wrestled with questions such as “Is God interested in my welfare?”, “Does God care about my situation?”, “Does God want to heal me?”, and “Does God want me to prosper?” The book aims to provide answers to these inquiries.
“My hope is that everyone who reads the book will experience a renewal of their minds, come to understand God’s love, and recognise His concern for our well-being in all areas of life,” he said.
Ncube said the best advice he would give to people questioning God’s interest in their welfare was to persist in seeking God through worship, prayer, and meditation. Surrounding oneself with faith-building companions is also crucial, as God’s timing differs from His denial.
He explained that through writing this book, his love and faith for God deepened, fostering a closer relationship with Him.
“It has inspired me to love Him for who He is, not just for what He can do for me. I hope this book will provide readers with revelation and insight into God’s desire for humanity’s overall well-being. The book begins by establishing a relationship with God, answers questions about God’s provision, and offers practical guidance for overcoming life’s challenges,” he explained.
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