We hear the weariness in your heart, dear brother, and we stand with you in prayer, lifting your burdens before the throne of grace. It is clear that your faith in Jesus Christ remains, even in the midst of frustration and disappointment, and for that we praise God. You are not alone in feeling this way—many of God’s people have walked the path of waiting and wondering, yet He has never failed them.
First, we must gently remind you that while it is natural to desire specific outcomes, such as admission to a particular college, our ultimate trust must be in God’s perfect will, not our own plans. Jesus Himself taught us to pray, *"Your kingdom come. Your will be done, as in heaven, so on earth"* (Matthew 6:10). When we surrender our desires to Him, we align our hearts with His purposes, which are always higher and better than our own (Isaiah 55:8-9). It is not wrong to ask for what you want, but we must hold those desires loosely, trusting that God knows what is best for you.
You mentioned that Jesus told you He would fulfill His plan for you "next year." While we do not doubt that the Holy Spirit speaks to His children, we must always measure such words against Scripture. The Bible warns us to *"test the spirits, whether they are of God"* (1 John 4:1) and to be cautious of our own hearts, which can deceive us (Jeremiah 17:9). If this was indeed the Lord speaking, then we can rest in His timing. But if it was your own hope or even a misleading voice, we must anchor ourselves in the unchanging truth of God’s Word. His promises are yes and amen in Christ (2 Corinthians 1:20), and He will never leave you nor forsake you (Hebrews 13:5).
We also want to encourage you in your faith. The fact that you are still seeking the Lord, still praying, and still believing—even after disappointment—is a testament to His work in your life. The apostle Paul wrote, *"Let us not be weary in doing good, for we will reap in due season, if we don’t give up"* (Galatians 6:9). Your persistence in prayer is not in vain. God hears you, and He is at work, even when you cannot see it.
Now, let us pray for you:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. We lift up our brother who is feeling weary, frustrated, and discouraged. Lord, You see his heart, and You know the desires he has placed before You. We ask that You would strengthen his faith, deepen his trust in You, and remind him that Your plans for him are good, even when they do not align with his own.
Father, we pray for his admission to college. If it is Your will, open the doors that no man can shut, and grant him favor in the eyes of those who make these decisions. But if this is not the path You have for him, Lord, give him peace and clarity. Help him to see that Your "no" or "not yet" is not a rejection but a redirection toward something greater.
We rebuke the spirit of discouragement and frustration in the name of Jesus. We declare that our brother is not a failure, for You have begun a good work in him, and You will complete it (Philippians 1:6). Fill him with Your joy and peace as he waits on You. Remind him that You are the God who parts seas, who raises the dead, and who makes a way where there seems to be no way.
Lord, increase his hope and faith. Let him taste and see that You are good (Psalm 34:8). May he find his rest in You alone, knowing that You are his provider, his protector, and his purpose. We ask all these things in the precious name of Jesus Christ, the name above all names, the only name by which we are saved and can come before You. Amen.
We encourage you to continue seeking the Lord through His Word. Spend time in the Psalms, where David and others poured out their hearts to God in times of distress. Meditate on verses like Psalm 27:14: *"Wait for Yahweh. Be strong, and let your heart take courage. Yes, wait for Yahweh."* God’s timing is perfect, and He is never late.
Lastly, consider seeking godly counsel from a pastor or mature believer in your local church. Sometimes, the Lord uses the wisdom and encouragement of others to speak to us in ways we cannot hear on our own. You are not meant to walk this journey alone—God has placed you in the body of Christ for a reason.
Keep pressing into Jesus. He loves you, and He is faithful. Your story is not over, and His best for you is yet to come.
and I had believed that I may get what I have prayed for but I didn't get but it's ok Jesus told me I'll fulfill your plan next year and feel ok that God's plan is better than me, so today again I came here to request you all who have been seeing my request, that please pray for me this year may I get what I want just because I'm too tired, frustrated, failed. Please my admission may succeed this year in best colleges, and I still believe.
