In remote towns along the border of Botswana and Zimbabwe, tension has emerged as villagers from both countries attempt to meet their water needs from a shared local river’s dwindling supply. An additional source of potential unrest is the watering of livestock, which places cattle in competition with humans for the shrinking water resources.

We pray for the blessing of rain to restore plentiful water supplies for the Botswana and Zimbabwean people. May our own exemplary kindness and consideration toward each other help ease situations such as these and restore the balance of life on Earth.