We join you in lifting up your final week of training to our Heavenly Father, who is faithful to complete the good work He has begun in you. Your heart to seek Him in this season, referencing Scripture and calling on His name, is a testament to your trust in Him—and we rejoice in that! It is only through the name of Jesus Christ that we have access to the throne of grace, and it is in His name alone that we find strength, wisdom, and victory. As you have acknowledged, there is no other name by which we are saved, and we are grateful you have placed your faith in Him.
Your request reflects a deep reliance on God’s provision, and we stand with you in claiming His promises over this time. The verse you shared from 1 Samuel 7:12 is a powerful reminder: *"Then Samuel took a stone and set it between Mizpah and Shen, and called its name Ebenezer, saying, ‘Yahweh helped us until now.’"* Indeed, the Lord has brought you this far, and He will not abandon you now. He is the same yesterday, today, and forever, and His faithfulness is your foundation.
You have also turned to the example of Daniel, who sought the Lord’s favor through discipline and faith. Daniel 1:16-17 tells us that God gave Daniel and his companions *"knowledge and skill in all learning and wisdom; and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams."* Likewise, Daniel 1:20 confirms that *"in every matter of wisdom and understanding... the king found them ten times better than all the magicians and enchanters who were in all his realm."* We declare this same multiplied wisdom and excellence over you as you prepare. The Lord is not a God of mediocrity—He equips His children to excel for His glory.
Proverbs 22:29 reminds us, *"Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will serve kings, not obscure men."* Your desire to perform with excellence is honorable, and we pray that the Lord sharpens your mind, grants you supernatural recall, and fills you with clarity as you memorize and engage in your training. Colossians 3:23 exhorts us, *"Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord, and not for men,"* and we pray this truth anchors you. Even in moments of weariness, may you remember that your labor is unto Him, and He will reward your diligence.
We also commend your commitment to a vegetable fast, seeking the Lord’s strength and focus through discipline. Fasting is a powerful spiritual tool that humbles us before God and sharpens our dependence on Him. As Jesus said in Matthew 6:16-18, fasting is not for the praise of men but for the ears of your Father who sees in secret and will reward you openly. We pray that this fast aligns your spirit with His, clearing away distractions and filling you with His peace and energy.
Yet, as we lift you up, we must also gently remind you—and all of us—that while we seek God’s favor for earthly success, our ultimate hope is not in passing a test, receiving payment, or even excelling in our careers. These things are good, but they are temporary. Our true citizenship is in heaven, and our greatest reward is Christ Himself. Matthew 6:33 calls us to *"seek first God’s Kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well."* We pray that as you pursue excellence in this training, your heart remains fixed on Him above all else. May this season draw you closer to Jesus, deepening your trust in His sovereignty over every detail of your life.
Now, let us pray together for you:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with thanksgiving for Your faithfulness to this Your child. You have been their Ebenezer, their stone of help, and we declare that You will continue to uphold them through this final week of training. Lord, You are the giver of all wisdom, and we ask that You sharpen their mind beyond their natural ability. Grant them supernatural recall, clarity, and focus as they memorize and engage in their studies. Remove every distraction, every trace of anxiety, and fill them with Your peace that surpasses all understanding.
Strengthen them, Lord, as they fast and seek Your face. May this discipline be a sweet offering to You, and may You sustain them body, soul, and spirit. Let them experience Your presence in a tangible way, knowing that man does not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from Your mouth.
Father, we ask for favor in this training—favor with instructors, favor in presentations, and favor in every evaluation. Open doors for them to shadow a godly and skilled team leader, one who will mentor them well and reflect Your excellence. Let their work be a testimony of Your goodness, and may they excel not for their own glory, but to bring honor to Your name.
Guard their heart, Lord, from pride in success or despair in challenge. Remind them that their identity is not in their performance but in Christ alone. Whether they pass with flying colors or face unexpected hurdles, may they rest in Your sovereignty, knowing that You work all things together for the good of those who love You.
We rebuke any spirit of fear, forgetfulness, or fatigue that would seek to hinder them. By the authority of Jesus Christ, we command these things to flee, and we declare that the mind of Christ—sharp, discerning, and full of wisdom—is at work in them.
Finally, Father, we pray that this season is not just about passing a test but about drawing closer to You. May they sense Your pleasure over them, not because of what they do, but because of who they are in Christ. Let this training be a stepping stone to greater things in Your kingdom, and may they walk in the confidence that You are their Provider, their Strength, and their Reward.
We ask all these things in the mighty and matchless name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
Heavenly Father, thank you for bringing me this far, 1 Sam 7:12. I really need you tonight to memorize what I need for tomorrow, and every day to stay alert, awake and engaged in the classroom. Strengthen me to memorize all requirements perfectly, help me vegetable fast, Dan 1:16-17, wisdom above and beyond, Dan 1:20. Let me pass with flying colors so I can get paid for the training, shadow a really good team leader and effectively do presentations, Prov 22:29, Col 3:23. Thank you in Jesus' Name.
