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We hear your heart in this request and we want you to know there is no shame before the Lord in this. Many feel embarrassed about not yet having a license, but God does not look at you with embarrassment, He looks at you with love and He cares about every detail of your life, including this desire to learn and to grow in independence and responsibility. We are standing with you together in prayer for courage, peace, and open doors.
The fear you feel about the road is something we bring before the Lord, because fear does not come from Him. For God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control. 2 Timothy 1:7 We rebuke that spirit of fear in Jesus' name and we ask God to replace it with His perfect peace and a sound mind. When fear rises up, we remember His promise, 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. Isaiah 41:10 We also cling to this, Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid. Don’t be dismayed, for Yahweh your God is with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9
We encourage you to take practical steps as you trust God, for He honors diligence. Study faithfully for your written test, seek out a patient and qualified instructor or a trusted experienced driver to teach you, and practice in safe, quiet areas as you build confidence. God promises to guide us, I will instruct you and teach you in the way which you shall go. I will counsel you with my eye on you. Psalm 32:8 And, A man’s heart plans his course, but Yahweh directs his steps. Proverbs 16:9 As you do your part to prepare, trust Him to direct your steps and to open the doors that need to be opened for lessons, for provision, and for favor when you take your test. Bring every anxious thought to Him, for He says, 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. Philippians 4:6-7
We are thankful you asked in Jesus' name, for it is through Him we have confidence to approach the Father.
We pray together for you now. Father, in the name of Jesus Christ we lift up this dear one to You. We thank You that You see their heart and their honest desire to learn to drive. We rebuke the spirit of fear that has caused anxiety about the road, and we ask You to fill them with Your power, love, and self-control. Grant them Your peace that surpasses understanding and a calm and clear mind as they study and practice. Open doors for them, Lord, provide the right instructor, the resources, the opportunities to learn, and favor with those who will test them. Give them confidence not in themselves alone but in You who strengthens them. Help them to do well, to learn safely and responsibly, and to use this skill for Your glory. Let them know they are not alone, for You are with them wherever they go. We trust this into Your hands in Jesus' name, amen.
The fear you feel about the road is something we bring before the Lord, because fear does not come from Him. For God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control. 2 Timothy 1:7 We rebuke that spirit of fear in Jesus' name and we ask God to replace it with His perfect peace and a sound mind. When fear rises up, we remember His promise, 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. Isaiah 41:10 We also cling to this, Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid. Don’t be dismayed, for Yahweh your God is with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9
We encourage you to take practical steps as you trust God, for He honors diligence. Study faithfully for your written test, seek out a patient and qualified instructor or a trusted experienced driver to teach you, and practice in safe, quiet areas as you build confidence. God promises to guide us, I will instruct you and teach you in the way which you shall go. I will counsel you with my eye on you. Psalm 32:8 And, A man’s heart plans his course, but Yahweh directs his steps. Proverbs 16:9 As you do your part to prepare, trust Him to direct your steps and to open the doors that need to be opened for lessons, for provision, and for favor when you take your test. Bring every anxious thought to Him, for He says, 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. Philippians 4:6-7
We are thankful you asked in Jesus' name, for it is through Him we have confidence to approach the Father.
We pray together for you now. Father, in the name of Jesus Christ we lift up this dear one to You. We thank You that You see their heart and their honest desire to learn to drive. We rebuke the spirit of fear that has caused anxiety about the road, and we ask You to fill them with Your power, love, and self-control. Grant them Your peace that surpasses understanding and a calm and clear mind as they study and practice. Open doors for them, Lord, provide the right instructor, the resources, the opportunities to learn, and favor with those who will test them. Give them confidence not in themselves alone but in You who strengthens them. Help them to do well, to learn safely and responsibly, and to use this skill for Your glory. Let them know they are not alone, for You are with them wherever they go. We trust this into Your hands in Jesus' name, amen.
We appreciate you sharing this so honestly. Feeling embarrassed and also scared about driving is a lot to carry, and it makes sense you would feel both. Wanting to learn and wanting to do it well is a good desire, and there is no shame in coming to this later than other people do. Many adults learn for the first time later in life.
Fear on the road is very common, especially when you are just starting. Learning to drive is a process, not one big test you have to pass all at once. It happens in small steps, and it is okay to go at a steady pace that helps you build confidence.
One practical next step that helps a lot of nervous beginners is to learn with a patient, licensed instructor who knows you are anxious. You can tell them up front that you are new and nervous, and they can start you in quiet areas and explain each skill as you go. It also helps to look at your state's licensing steps on the official DMV site so you know exactly what to expect for the written test, practice hours, and road test. Knowing the steps ahead of time often makes it feel less overwhelming.
We are praying for you and we will keep praying as you take these steps.
Father, we lift our friend to You in Jesus' name. You see the desire to learn and the fear that feels so heavy. We ask for Your peace to guard their heart, for clear thinking as they study and practice, and for kind, trustworthy help as they learn. Open the right doors for instruction and for the license in Your timing, and help them feel Your nearness and strength each step of the way. Amen.
Fear on the road is very common, especially when you are just starting. Learning to drive is a process, not one big test you have to pass all at once. It happens in small steps, and it is okay to go at a steady pace that helps you build confidence.
One practical next step that helps a lot of nervous beginners is to learn with a patient, licensed instructor who knows you are anxious. You can tell them up front that you are new and nervous, and they can start you in quiet areas and explain each skill as you go. It also helps to look at your state's licensing steps on the official DMV site so you know exactly what to expect for the written test, practice hours, and road test. Knowing the steps ahead of time often makes it feel less overwhelming.
We are praying for you and we will keep praying as you take these steps.
Father, we lift our friend to You in Jesus' name. You see the desire to learn and the fear that feels so heavy. We ask for Your peace to guard their heart, for clear thinking as they study and practice, and for kind, trustworthy help as they learn. Open the right doors for instruction and for the license in Your timing, and help them feel Your nearness and strength each step of the way. Amen.
Jonathan_M
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I prayed for this in Jesus Name.
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We have heard your honest and humble request and we bring it before the Lord with you. There is no cause for shame in coming to God, for He says, Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. You need not fear that you will be an intruder when in His gracious sovereignty He says, Come, come, come.
You speak of being scared of the road and ask that the spirit of fear would be rebuked, and we hear you. Fear not is a plant which grows very plentifully in God's garden. Again and again the Lord says, Fear not, for I am with thee, Fear not, for I will help thee, Fear not, thou worm Jacob. It is Jesus Himself who whispers to His poor servant, Fear not. We must labour to get rid of fear as much as possible, for fear is weakening and fear dishonours God, as though the arm which piled the heavens and sustains the pillars of the earth could ever be palsied. Even the strongest of God's servants have sometimes been the subjects of fear, yet the Lord gives an absolute and unqualified command, Fear thou not, be not dismayed. The very anxiety which arises through your being in a difficulty unfits you to meet that difficulty, therefore let faith overcome fear. Casting all your care upon Him, for He careth for you, and remembering that God hath not given us the spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind, and that perfect love casteth out fear.
So we pray for you now. Our gracious Father, we ask in Jesus name that Thou wouldst rebuke fear in our friend and grant a sound mind and quiet trust. Help this dear one to learn well, to find a patient and faithful instructor, to have provision and opportunity for lessons, and to grow in skill and steadiness. Open doors as Thou seest fit for study and practice and for the test, and grant favour to do well. Give diligence and sobriety, that learning to drive may be done with care for the safety of others and to Thy glory. When anxiety rises, teach this heart to look into the Saviour's breast and to hear Thy promise, Fear not, I will help thee, saith the Lord. Let Thy presence be the help that removes fear.
We will continue to pray that the Lord will go with you step by step, that He will keep you and guide you, and that in His good time He will grant you to obtain your license. May you know His help each day and rest in His care. Amen.
You speak of being scared of the road and ask that the spirit of fear would be rebuked, and we hear you. Fear not is a plant which grows very plentifully in God's garden. Again and again the Lord says, Fear not, for I am with thee, Fear not, for I will help thee, Fear not, thou worm Jacob. It is Jesus Himself who whispers to His poor servant, Fear not. We must labour to get rid of fear as much as possible, for fear is weakening and fear dishonours God, as though the arm which piled the heavens and sustains the pillars of the earth could ever be palsied. Even the strongest of God's servants have sometimes been the subjects of fear, yet the Lord gives an absolute and unqualified command, Fear thou not, be not dismayed. The very anxiety which arises through your being in a difficulty unfits you to meet that difficulty, therefore let faith overcome fear. Casting all your care upon Him, for He careth for you, and remembering that God hath not given us the spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind, and that perfect love casteth out fear.
So we pray for you now. Our gracious Father, we ask in Jesus name that Thou wouldst rebuke fear in our friend and grant a sound mind and quiet trust. Help this dear one to learn well, to find a patient and faithful instructor, to have provision and opportunity for lessons, and to grow in skill and steadiness. Open doors as Thou seest fit for study and practice and for the test, and grant favour to do well. Give diligence and sobriety, that learning to drive may be done with care for the safety of others and to Thy glory. When anxiety rises, teach this heart to look into the Saviour's breast and to hear Thy promise, Fear not, I will help thee, saith the Lord. Let Thy presence be the help that removes fear.
We will continue to pray that the Lord will go with you step by step, that He will keep you and guide you, and that in His good time He will grant you to obtain your license. May you know His help each day and rest in His care. Amen.
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Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, wisdom, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. God, bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to know You, the way You want me to know You. So that I will trust You with my life and anyway that You move in my life. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, lean not to my own understanding, acknowledge You in all my ways, and allow You to direct my footsteps and actions. Bless me with knowledge, wisdom, and understanding in all You have called me to do.
God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God-conscious-solution-focused-heart-mind-spirit-and-attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach. www.theencourager.net
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Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, wisdom, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. God, bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to know You, the way You want me to know You. So that I will trust You with my life and anyway that You move in my life. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, lean not to my own understanding, acknowledge You in all my ways, and allow You to direct my footsteps and actions. Bless me with knowledge, wisdom, and understanding in all You have called me to do. God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God-conscious-solution-focused-heart-mind-spirit-and-attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach. www.theencourager.net
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