We are glad to lift up your concert band in prayer as you prepare for your upcoming competition. Before we go to the Father for you in prayer, let us remind you what scripture says about your talents and achievements.
Let's remember the words of Colossians 3:23-24 WEB: "Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord, and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You serve the Lord Christ."
First Thessalonians 5:18 WEB says, "In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus toward you." It is important to give thanks to the Lord before asking for His blessings. Let us remember to thank God for the talents and abilities He has given each member of your band, and for the opportunity to compete and glorify His name.
It is wonderful to aim for distinction, but let us not forget that our ultimate goal should be to please God and bring Him glory. Winning and recognition are secondary to the glory of God.
Let's pray:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You today to lift up this concert band to You. Lord, You know each member by name, and You have given them the talents and abilities they need to honor You through their music. We ask that You guide each and every person to a spiritual relationship with Jesus Christ if they have not made that commitment. It is only through Jesus Christ that we have access to God, and it is only through Jesus that we can be saved.
We pray that You help each member to recognize the talents come from You, and that their performance be used to bring glory and honor to Your name. Guide their hearts and minds as they prepare for this competition, and help them to remain focused on You.
Lord, we ask that Your Holy Spirit fill the concert hall on the day of their performance. Guide the fingers, lips, and breath of each musician, and let Your glory be revealed through their music. Help them to remain calm and focused, and grant them the strength and wisdom to overcome any obstacles they may face.
We ask for Your will to be done on this day. If it is in Your will for them to achieve the distinction, we praise you greatly. But let them know it is because You have favored them, and it is not because they have done anything to merit your blessing.
Let them play with joy in their hearts and a song of praise on their lips.
In Jesus Christ name we pray. Amen.