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PLEASE PRAY for the Tertiary now demand that these promises Prayers from Ps. 85:10-13. End to Violence
Education Crisis and accom- be kept. Pray for government to Psalm 85:12 - "Yes, the LORD will
panied violence on University admit to their failures where The mind of Christ give what is good; and our land
Campuses: applicable, and to really take Psalm 85:10 - "Mercy and truth will yield its increase."
responsibility and address these have met together; righteousness Declare that God is good, and
1. South Africa's history is filled matters without shifting blame. and peace have kissed." gives what is good, so this nation
with incidents where grievances Lift up in prayer every person may also yield its increase of
were settled by violence, revo- 6. While it is true that the history of involved in violence and destruc- graduates this year. Ask for peace
lution, riots, and strikes. The the nation benefitted some people tion on campuses across our to return to every campus, so
result of such behaviour, though, and others were neglected, the nation. Pray for truth to unveil examinations may continue nor-
is that it continues to be the way problem cannot be rectified by eyes, for right and wrong to be mally and students may study
we handle conflict, resulting in violence and unreasonable clear, and reason to return to without stress.
even more grievances and pro- demands. Pray for true forgive- every heart and mind in Jesus'
blems. Let us pray for this cycle to ness to settle these unresolved Name. Right and Wrong Discerned
be broken in our nation. matters in the hearts and minds of Psalm 85:13 - "Righteousness will
people, and pray for God's grace Godly Order go before Him, and shall make His
2. The reality is that there are very to strengthen them in moving Psalm 85:11 - "Truth shall spring footsteps our pathway."
real and difficult issues students forward and build, rather than out of the earth, and righteous- Pray for, declare and trust the
face in many aspects within the continue to demoralize those ness shall look down from Lord, to pour out His righteous-
sphere of education. Pray for around them who really are heaven." ness and peace into every conflict
these issues to be addressed in positive and moving on. Ask for Godly truth and reason to situation on campuses across
meaningful ways which will result come to the minds of people on this nation. Pray for an end to all
in long-term solutions, and to the 7. Once violence and riots start, every campus and across the violence, that it will not by any
benefit of future generations. emotional and non-rational nation, also for God Himself to means spread or interfere with
actions cause much harm. People intervene from heaven and rain educational goals for 2016.
3. There is a big need for student are often then forced to down righteousness. www.jwipn.com [Jericho Walls]
leaders that can bring the grie- participate in these demonstra-
vances and problems of the tions which normally result in
students to the negotiation table. unreasonable and unacceptable
There is too much “mob pres- behaviour. Pray for all mass
sure” and illogical demands. demonstrations to be peaceful,
There is also a need for govern- for students to make reasonable
ment leaders with integrity that and realistic demands, and not to
can meet with the students to explode in violence or other forms
work on solutions. In the light of of anarchy. Pray to God and resist
widespread corruption in govern- the demonic forces which often
ment circles (starting in the lay hold of individuals during
highest offices), students are not demonstrations or marches, so
convinced that there is not money no destruction will take place.
for free education.
8. Pray for God's intervention in
4. Many of the present demands of the hearts and minds of all those
students are unrealistic. Free responsible to find solutions and
education without an increase of also for favour to steer the crowds
fees is impossible. The solution is into a place of acceptance and
not as simple as just for govern- peace. Pray for students to return
ment to find and allocate the to their classes and continue the
money to make up for the last quarter of their studies for
shortfall. Pray for God's Spirit of this year.
wisdom and revelation to reveal
practical solutions in order to deal 9. Pray for students who are not
with these issues in a way that part of these riots at all, and who
also glorify God. want to peacefully continue their
studies, write their exams and
5. One major reason for the find a job to take care of their
current crisis on campuses are families. Pray that their positive
unmet and unfulfilled election heart and mind will cause others
promises by politicians. Students to do the same.