“If we don’t get on our knees soon, we are going to lose a whole generation…not on my watch!”  These were the rousing words of Jonathan Oloyede at last Saturday’s 1000 leaders’ gathering at Wembley Stadium in London.  

UCAS, clearing, university, places available, stress, hopes, uncertainty, fear. These are all words that are being used a lot in homes around the UK. There is a great deal of confusion about university places. More young people have attained the required grades than the number of places. By some margin in fact. Click here for more info...

Let's stand and pray with the individuals and families who are affected by this difficult situation. There is already a considerable amount of stress anyway at such an important life transition.

It may be helpful to remember that Jesus is in the tough stuff with us and he is waiting for us on the other side too. He knows where we will be in the autumn and he knows who we will be doing that with. Keep focused on Him, the Good Shepherd, during times of uncertainty as there is no safer place to focus.