God's Plan Is Life, Not Addiction: A Call For Young People To Choose Hope

God's Plan Is Life, Not Addiction: A Call For Young People To Choose Hope

Real Life   August 08, 2026

 

By Kundai Kwenda, Chairperson of the Kwenda Foundation

Drug and substance abuse continues to rob countless young people of their futures, destroying families, careers and dreams.

 It is a growing crisis that demands urgent action from parents, communities, schools and young people themselves.

As someone who has experienced the devastating effects of addiction, I want young people to understand that there is always hope. My life story is proof that no matter how far a person has fallen, recovery is possible. Addiction does not have to define your future.

Many people turn to drugs as a form of escapism, believing they can temporarily run away from pain, disappointment, stress or emotional struggles. 

The reality is that escapism through drugs is destructive. It deepens problems instead of solving them, often leading to broken relationships, poor health, financial hardship and lost opportunities.

I encourage every young person to stay away from drugs and other harmful substances. Do not allow peer pressure or difficult circumstances to determine the direction of your life.

 The choices you make today will shape the person you become tomorrow.

If you are already struggling with addiction, know that you are not alone. Reach out for help. 

Speak to a trusted family member, counsellor, faith leader, healthcare professional or a recognised rehabilitation service. Asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness.

At the Kwenda Foundation, we believe that every life has value and every individual deserves a second chance.

 Through sharing my own journey, I hope to inspire others to believe that change is possible.

 Recovery takes courage, commitment and support, but it can be achieved.

My message to every young person is simple: choose life, choose hope and choose a future free from drugs. 

Your past does not have to determine your destiny, and with the right support and determination, you can overcome addiction and build a brighter future.

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Dressing Etiquette...

Dressing Etiquette...

Real Life   March 26, 2025

 FASHION AND STYLE 

EARLY BIRD PREPARATIONS FOR EASTER CONGRESS

By Lynne Chinyoka Musiyiwa

As Easter Congress approaches, it's time to get a head start on preparations to ensure a stress-free and enjoyable experience. 

Here are some practical tips to get you started:

Get Your Gear in Order!

1. Blankets

Wash, dry, and freshen up those blankets to ensure a cozy night's sleep.

2. Uniforms 

Select, try, mend, and dry clean your Easter Congress uniforms to avoid last-minute hassles.

3. Shoes, Accessories, and Essentials

Make sure your shoes, belts, socks, jerseys, and undergarments are in good condition and ready for the congress.

Packing Wisdom

4. Separate Bags

To married couples, I suggest  you pack separately to avoid unnecessary stress and requests for accessories from the ladies' tent or men's tent. Ensure everything is in perfect condition, and replace items as needed.

By following these simple tips, you'll be well prepared for a wonderful Easter Congress experience. 

Don't wait until the last minute – start preparing today! 

•Lynne Chinyoka - Musiyiwa soldiers at Chitungwiza Citadel Harare Eastern Division. She writes here on her own personal capacity.  #SeasonOfPrayerAndCommitment  - Salvationist online

Anti-Marriage Spirit Torments Lady

Anti-Marriage Spirit Torments Lady

Real Life   October 30, 2024

Source : Fungisai Zvakavapano Mashavave 

 Hi ChurchPerson. Please hide my ID. I am a 36 years old young woman who has never been married. My late maternal grandfather swore that me and my sister would never get married because our father dumped her daughter. 

Vaigara vachiti baba venyu vakatsvinyira Mwana Wangu. My young sister is now 31 years old and we are both stranded. We do get into promising relationships but they just don’t materialize into marriage. Ndakatomborongerwa marooro asi mukomana haana kuuya isu taunganidza vanhu. Ndakazonzwa kuti akatoroora mumwe. 

We have literally attended all pentecostal deliverance sessions at our church where we only hear others’testimonies and our turn to be delivered hasn’t come. There is nothing Christian we haven’t done in the hope for deliverance. 

I pay my tithes and am faithful to zvishandwa zvese in church. I even accompany and host powerful speakers and deliverance ministers in church nemota yangu in church in the hope that God will remember me and I might find deliverance. My sister is backsliden haasi kana kunzwa zvekunamata. 

I have tried prayer and fasting nekubatana nevamwe mumakomo for prayer but so far it’s been all in vain. The problem is when I continue approaching deliverance ministers in vain they seem tired of my case and they end up blaming inadequacy of my faith, as they lose interest and tell me perhaps I am not expectant or prayerful enough. I am on the verge of losing hope. 

Kuma One on One vanongotora mari  yangu and nothing changes. Is Pentecostal deliverance real at all or they just take advantage of our silent suffering to cash in? Please assist kunevachabatsira.