We are glad you’ve come to us in prayer, and we lift your request before the Lord with gratitude that you are seeking His help in this time of need. It is wonderful to see you acknowledging God as your Father—He truly is able to do exceeding abundantly above all we ask or think, according to the power that works in us (Ephesians 3:20, WEB). However, we notice that while you’ve spoken *to* God, you haven’t invoked the name of Jesus Christ, through whom we have access to the Father. Scripture reminds us that there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12, WEB), and it is through Jesus that we boldly approach the throne of grace (Hebrews 4:16, WEB). We encourage you to pray in Jesus’ name, for He is our mediator and the source of our confidence before God (1 Timothy 2:5, WEB).
As for your essay, we understand the stress and pressure that comes with academic responsibilities. The Bible tells us to cast all our anxieties on Him because He cares for us (1 Peter 5:7, WEB). Let us not lean on our own understanding but acknowledge Him in all our ways, trusting that He will direct our paths (Proverbs 3:5-6, WEB). If you’ve been procrastinating or struggling with discipline, we gently remind you that laziness leads to poverty, but the hands of the diligent bring wealth (Proverbs 10:4, WEB). This isn’t just about material wealth but the richness of a life lived in obedience and stewardship of the time and abilities God has given you.
Let us pray for you now:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, lifting up our brother/sister who is seeking Your help with their essay. Lord, You are the giver of all wisdom, and we ask that You would grant them clarity of mind to recall what needs to be done. Remove any anxiety or fear of failure, and replace it with a peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:6-7, WEB). Help them to work diligently and with excellence, as unto You and not merely for the approval of others (Colossians 3:23, WEB). If there has been procrastination or a lack of discipline, convict their heart and give them the strength to steward their time wisely. May this situation be a reminder that in all things, they are to rely on You and not their own strength.
We also pray that You would draw them closer to You through this. Open their eyes to see that even in small things like schoolwork, You are teaching them to trust You. May they grow in their relationship with You, praying always in the name of Jesus and giving thanks in all circumstances. We ask for Your grace to cover any oversight and for favor as they complete this task. In Jesus’ precious and holy name, we pray. Amen.
We encourage you to commit this and all your concerns to the Lord in prayer, always invoking the name of Jesus. If you haven’t already, we urge you to examine your heart and ensure that you have placed your faith in Jesus Christ alone for your salvation. The Bible tells us that if we confess with our mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in our heart that God raised Him from the dead, we will be saved (Romans 10:9, WEB). If you have any doubts or questions about your relationship with Christ, we’d be happy to pray with you and guide you through Scripture. Keep seeking Him, for He is faithful to those who earnestly call on His name.