10/07/21
Author: Gordon Douglas
Pray for NMSU 2010
Our church will be holding the second annual Pray for NMSU campaign—August 29 through September 5. Our goal is to bless the university by upholding the university community in prayer throughout the week and sending prayer walking teams on the campus on Sunday September 5.
Last year we had between 4 and 7 people praying for NMSU at the church each night and about 60 people pray walking throughout every area of the campus. There were also an unknown number who prayed on their own at home, work etc throughout the week.
Once again, we will be distributing printed and e-mail lists of prayer suggestions.
Let’s be mighty prayer warriors on behalf of the students, faculty, administration and staff of NMSU.
2010
Pray for NMSU
Sunday August 29: Research
- Pray for funding of projects (especially for those who are seeking tenure)
- Pray that the research will reveal God’s presence to all involved.
- For diligence and competence in conducting research
- For adequate, even state of the art, equipment & facilities
- For sufficient staff, grad students & other personnel to conduct the research
- For growth of students as they are involved in research
- For a well deserved reputation for excellence
- For good cooperation between faculty and staff in preparation of proposals
- For good communication of research results
Monday August 30: Athletics
- Pray for the student’s safety.
- Pray for the coaches as they travel and are away from their family.
- For Christian organizations that are targeted at athletics.
- For good sportsmanship in victory and defeat
- For the athletes & coaches to be good role models for others
- For the athletes to also be good scholars
- For wisdom for the administration regarding shifting conference alignments
- For well deserved success in competition
- For a well balanced relationship between athletics and academics
Tuesday August 31: Finances
- Pray for correct decisions as cutbacks are made across the university.
- Pray for those who are affected by the cutbacks.
- For integrity and good stewardship in using the funds that are allocated to NMSU
- For alumni contributions to the university
- For scholarships, jobs and loans for all students who need them
- For favor in the eyes of decision makers in state and federal government
- For jobs for graduates in a tough economy
Wednesday September 1: Relationships
- Pray that friendships can develop and grow between Christian and non-Christian faculty and students.
- Pray that, as cutbacks continue, God’s people will see opportunities to share their resources with those in need.
- For good marriages and family relations in the university community
- For host American families to befriend international students
- For good relations between the university and the Las Cruces community
- For good relations between students & faculty as well as between faculty & administration
Thursday September 2: Spiritual Climate
- Pray that the University will stay open to endeavors like this prayer walk.
- Pray that God will bring godly leadership to NMSU.
- For freedom from drug, alcohol and other addictions
- For freedom from violence
- For freedom from suicide, depression & mental illness
- For Christians to see what God is doing on the campus and to actively follow Him in His work
- For a spirit of graciousness and compassion
- For a spirit of unity and pride in the university
- For Jesus es Senor plans to reach Hispanics in the Faculty and Staff
- That students already attending Bible studies from Ecuador and Mexico commit to getting involved in a local church, their growth in Christ and become witnesses to friends and other students in their classrooms.
- For other churches to get involved as some had shown interest in a prayer campaign not only for the University but also for the entire city.
- That all believers on campus will manifest His glory & grace
Friday September 3: Teaching & Academics
- Pray that the teachers will recognize their role-model status to students and will teach in such a way as to counter the cultural trend toward depravity
- For relevant education that will prepare the students to succeed in their future careers & lives
- For true openness to diverse viewpoints
- For discernment for students & professors in choosing a worldview
- For a successful library donation campaign
- For freedom from plagiarism, cheating and other forms of dishonesty
- For good time management for students & faculty
- For help for special needs students
- For international students adjusting to the language & culture
- For the academic excellence of our church’s own students & faculty
Saturday September 4: Human Resources
- Pray that those involved in personnel decisions might see their role as life changing and recognize the seriousness of their responsibilities
- For the new university president Dr. Barbara Couture
- For the board of regents, the chancellor, the provost & vice-presidents
- For wisdom in hiring, firing and promotions
- For protection for police, firemen & others in harm’s way
- For integrity in personnel matters
- For good cooperation between the various campuses
