Resumption Prayers
- Thank God for the opportunity and for making it possible:
“Bless the lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefit. “(Psalm 103;2)
Lord, we thank you for the privilege and hour of serving at Edwin Clark University.
Thanks you for opening this door of opportunity and for making it possible. - Thank the Founder/Chancellor and Edwin Clark Foundation for the opportunity:
“Let the elders who rule well be considered worthy of double honour, especially those
who labour in preaching and teaching. “(1 Timothy 5:17)
Father, we thank you for the visionary leadership of Chief Dr. Edwin Kiagbodo Clark and
the Edwin Clark Foundation for entrusting this responsibility to us. - Thank the Council and Pro-Chancellor for their trust:
“Commit your work to the Lord, and Your Plans will be established. “(Proverbs 16:3)
Lord, we are grateful to the Council and Pro-Chancellor for their trust in our leadership.
Bless their wisdom and dedication. - Thank the outgoing Vice-Chancellor, management staff,, university staff, faculty,
parents, and students:
‘Give thanks in all circumstance; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. “(1
Thessalonians 5:18)
Lord, we thank you for the contributions and faith of every member of the Edwin Clark
University community. Bless the outgoing Vice-Chancellor and everyone who has worked
to bring the university to this point. - Ask God for protection of every stakeholder and the new Vice-Chancellor:
“The Lord will keep you from all harm-He will watch over your life. “(Psalm 121:7)
Father, shield every stakeholder and Prof. Samuel Wara under your divine protection.
Let no harm come near them. - Ask God for wisdom, knowledge, and understanding:
“If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without
reproach, and it will be given him. “(James 1:5)
Lord, grant Prof. Samuel Wara and his team wisdom, Knowledge, and understanding to
govern Edwin Clark University for your glory and the benefit of all. - Thanks God for provisions thus far and for more to meet needs:
“And my God will supply every need of yours according to His riches in glory in Christ
Jesus. “(Philippians 4:19)
We are grateful, Lord, for your abundant provision thus far. We trust you to continue to
meet all the needs of the university without hindrance. - Ask for the spirit of unity for sustainable growth:
“How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!”(Psalm 133:1)
Father, unite every stakeholder of the university. Let harmony and collaboration lead to
sustainable growth. - Ask for divine helpers, partners, and collaborators:
“I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my
loving eye on you.” (Psalm 32:8)
Lord, raise willing helpers, partners, and collaborators to drive sustainability and visibility
in teaching, research, community impact.
- For peace in ECU, Kiagbodo, and Delta State:
“Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you.” (John 14:27)
Lord, let your peace reign in Edwin Clark University, Kiagbodo, and the entire Delta State. - For long life and good health for Chief Dr. Edwin Kiagbodo Clark OFR, CON
“With long life I will satisfy him and show him my salvation. ” (Psalm 9:16)
Bless Chief Dr. Edwin Kiagbodo Clark with long life, health, and strength to continue his
impactful leadership. - For favour for the Vice-Chancellor:
“Let the favour of the Lord our God be upon us, and establish the work of our hands
upon us.” (Psalm 90:17)
Grant the Vice-Chancellor favour with students, parents, staff, faculty, management,
Council, Pro-Chancellor, and the Chancellor. - For growth in student population, infrastructure, staff, and finances:
“Enlarge the place of your tent; stretch your tent curtains wide, do not hold back.”
(Isaiah 54:2)
Lord, we ask for exponential growth in student enrollment, infrastructure, staff, and
financial resources. - For favour and accreditation for all programs:
“The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty.” (Proverbs
21:5)
Bless our efforts with favour, granting full accreditation for all programs from NUC and
other regulatory bodies. - For daily word and direction:
“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. ” (Psalm 119:105)
Lord, guide us with your word and direction daily, ensuring every decision aligns with
your will. - For a hitch-free tenure and 2024/2025 session:
“The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.” (Exodus 14:14)
Father, grant Prof. Wara a seamless tenure and bless the 2024/2025 session with
excellence and no disruptions. - For journey mercies during the Christmas break:
“The Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.” (Psalm
121:8)
Lord, grant everyone safe travels during the Christmas break and a joyous return in the
new year.
May these prayers bring guidance, strength, and blessings as you take on this great
assignment.