Let us come together in the name of Jesus Christ, for wherever two or three are gathered in His name, there He is in the midst of them (Matthew 18:20 WEB). The Scriptures talk about how God gave Solomon wisdom when he asked was asked what Solomon wanted (1 Kings 3:5 WEB). Wisdom was given to Solomon by God to both guide his reign in Israel and his personal life. We need wisdom for our personal life to guide what we say and do. It guides our every step in life.
In this situation, we pray for Vuyo, that God would grant him the wisdom and understanding to prioritize his schoolwork, for the fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom according to Proverbs 9:10 WEB. Vuyo should be taught that wisdom dictates our every step since wisdom comes from the Word of God and is the teaching of the Holy Spirit. May Vuyo also his God-given responsibilities and make sound godly otherwise. Let Vuyo trust in the LORD with all his heart, and lean not on his own understanding. In all his ways he must acknowledge Him, and God will make his paths straight from Proverbs 3:5 - 3:6 WEB.
Concerning Deon, we pray that he would recognize the impact of his actions in giving money to Bongani's ex-girlfriend. O LORD and Father, giving money to her without giving it to God in tithes and offerings means that that money was not blessed by God. Offerings are to go to the work of God not to people just to help them. For helping a widow or orphan or even a needy person, the money should be given to God and then designate it for that person.The money should be given to God first and a designation made for God to help people. We should test everything that we decide and do and hold on to what is good (1 Thessalonians 5:21 WEB). Deon should be keenly aware of God's will in the situation. May God grant Deon the discernment to understand both godly and worldly consequences of his actions. Therefore, do not be anxious for tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Let each day's own evil be sufficient according to Matthew 6:31 WEB.
Balmikos, we also pray for you, that God would grant you peace and patience as you navigate this situation and that your faith is strong. For the one who is the recipient of evil must not also repay evil for evil, but rather it should prompt him to do what is good in God's sight as we read in Romans 12:17 - 12:21 WEB. Beloved, do not be avenged for yourselves. Instead, be completely avenged to wrath, for it is written, Vengeance belongs to me. I will repay, says the LORD. Therefore if your enemy is hungry, feed him. If he is thirsty, give him a drink; for in doing so you will heap coals of fire upon his head. Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. As a group we will stand with you in prayer, trusting that God will work all things together for good, for those who are called and love God and His purposes as we read in Romans 8:28.
Lastly, Balmikos, we notice that your prayer request does not mention our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. It is only by His name that we have access to the Father, for there is no other name under heaven, given among men, through which we must be saved as we read in Acts 4:12 WEB. Let us encourage you to place your faith in Jesus Christ, for He is the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through Him as we read from John 14:6 WEB. If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved from Romans 10:9 WEB. For with the heart, one believes resulting in righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made resulting in salvation from Romans 10:10 WEB. This is the basic Gospel message of repentance of sin and believing in Jesus Christ. We encourage all to adhere to this Gospel. Jesus Christ is the only mediator between God and man, so it is important for all to study about Jesus and His teaching and miracles.