Let’s play a game: Ramaphosa Address Bingo.
□ “We condemn all forms of violence and lawlessness.”
□ “South Africa is a nation governed by the rule of law.”
□ “We acknowledge the concerns of communities.”
□ “We cannot blame foreign nationals for all our problems.”
□ “A multi-stakeholder task team will be established.”
□ “Government departments will work together to address the matter.”
□ “We are strengthening border management.”
□ “Law enforcement agencies have been instructed to act.”
□ “We must balance security with human rights.”
□ “Social cohesion is important.”
□ “We call on communities to remain calm.”
□ “Those who break the law, regardless of nationality, will face consequences.”
□ “We are engaging regional partners.”
□ “This matter requires a whole-of-government approach.”
□ “South Africans and foreign nationals must live in peace.”
□ “A report will be submitted to Cabinet.”
□ “We remain committed to finding lasting solutions.”
Did I miss any of the classics?😂
DON’T JOKE WITH THIS PRAYER:
Dear God,
Remove every fear living inside my heart.
The fear of failure.
The fear of rejection.
The fear of not being enough.
The fear that keeps me silent when I should speak.
The fear that keeps me hidden when You have called me to shine.
Lord, break every chain of fear that has limited my growth, delayed my purpose, and weakened my confidence.
Your Word says You have not given us the spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind.
Today, I reject fear in every form.
Replace my fear with faith.
Faith to believe that I am not forgotten.
Faith to believe that my future is still beautiful.
Faith to believe that closed doors are not the end of my story.
Faith to trust You even when I cannot see the full picture.
God, remind me that I was not created to live a small life filled with doubt and insecurity.
I was created with purpose.
I was created with destiny.
I was created to glorify You.
Every lie that says I will never make it, silence it.
Every voice telling me to give up, silence it.
Every burden of anxiety, discouragement, and intimidation, take it away from me.
Teach me to walk boldly into the calling You placed upon my life.
Give me courage to step out in obedience even when I feel afraid.
Help me remember that giants fall, mountains move, and impossible situations change when You are involved.
Lord, heal the wounds that created fear inside me.
Heal the disappointments, betrayals, failures, and painful memories that made me doubt myself.
Restore my confidence again.
Restore my joy again.
Restore my strength again.
I pray for a fearless spirit.
A spirit that trusts You completely.
A spirit that refuses to quit.
A spirit that keeps praying, keeps believing, and keeps moving forward no matter the battle.
Father, remove every mentality of limitation.
Remove every mindset of defeat.
Do not allow me to settle for less when You have called me for greater things.
Help me to stop doubting the gifts You placed inside me.
Help me to stop comparing myself with others.
Help me to stop living beneath the purpose You designed for my life.
May my faith become stronger than my fear.
May my prayers become louder than my doubts.
May my hope become greater than my pain.
God, open my eyes to opportunities I was too afraid to pursue.
Open doors no man can shut.
Connect me to the right people.
Lead me into places my fear once told me I could never reach.
When fear tries to return, remind me who You are.
You are my defender.
You are my provider.
You are my protector.
You are the God who goes before me and makes crooked paths straight.
Today I choose faith over fear.
I choose courage over worry.
I choose obedience over excuses.
I choose to trust You with my future.
I declare that fear will no longer control my decisions.
Fear will no longer silence my voice.
Fear will no longer stop my progress.
I am rising again.
I am believing again.
I am trusting again.
Because the God who created me did not create me to remain broken, hidden, weak, or defeated.
He created me for purpose, impact, victory, and His glory.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.