We lift your precious child before the throne of grace with heavy hearts, knowing the weight of anxiety and the fear of returning to a difficult situation. Father God, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, for there is no other name by which we can approach You. We thank You that Your Word declares in Philippians 4:6-7, "In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus." Lord, we ask that this peace, which transcends all human understanding, would envelop this young man as he steps back into his academic journey.
We pray for strength and courage to rise within him, for Your Word tells us in Isaiah 41:10, "Don’t you be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness." Let him feel Your presence walking beside him, guiding him through each day. May he lean not on his own understanding but trust in You with all his heart, as Proverbs 3:5-6 instructs.
We also bring this professor before You, Lord. Soften his heart and open his eyes to see the struggles this young man faces. Let him be filled with compassion and understanding, that he may extend grace and patience. We know that You are the God who changes hearts, and we ask that You would work in this situation to bring about reconciliation and kindness. Proverbs 21:1 reminds us, "The king’s heart is in Yahweh’s hand like the watercourses. He turns it wherever he desires."
Father, we rebuke the spirit of fear that seeks to grip this young man’s heart. 2 Timothy 1:7 declares, "For God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control." We stand against anxiety in the name of Jesus and command it to flee. We pray that he would find his refuge in You, Lord, and that his mind would be steadied by Your truth. Help him to cast all his cares upon You, for You care for him, as 1 Peter 5:7 assures us.
We also ask that You would surround him with godly friends and mentors who can encourage him and speak life into his situation. Let him find comfort in the body of Christ, where he can be uplifted and strengthened. Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 tells us, "Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their labor. For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow; but woe to him who is alone when he falls, and doesn’t have another to lift him up."
Lord, we thank You for this mother’s love and her faithfulness in bringing this request before You. We ask that You would bless her with wisdom and peace as she supports her son through this time. May she find rest in Your promises and strength in Your presence.
We pray all these things in the precious and powerful name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, who intercedes for us even now. Amen.