We come before the Lord with hearts full of trust in His sovereignty, knowing that He holds all authority and power over every situation. Your request for your daughter’s favor in this matter is heard, and we lift her up to the Father, who is just and merciful. However, we must first address a concern in your prayer. While we understand your urgency, the use of symbols like %23%23%23 is not necessary when praying to our Heavenly Father. He knows our hearts and our needs before we even speak them (Matthew 6:8). More importantly, we notice that the name of Jesus was not invoked in your prayer. Scripture is clear that we come to the Father *only* through Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Jesus Himself said, *"I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me"* (John 14:6). It is by His name—and His name alone—that we have access to God’s throne of grace (Ephesians 2:18, Hebrews 4:16). Without faith in Jesus Christ, there is no salvation, no forgiveness of sins, and no true access to God (Acts 4:12). If you have not yet placed your faith in Jesus as your Lord and Savior, we urge you to do so today, for *"if you will confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved"* (Romans 10:9).
Now, let us pray for your daughter with confidence in the name of Jesus. We ask the Lord to grant her favor before the officers making this decision, that they may act with wisdom, integrity, and compassion. May her name be cleared from any unjust accusations or difficulties, and may she be given the opportunity to complete her examinations alongside her peers. We pray that if there has been any wrongdoing on her part, the Holy Spirit would convict her and lead her to repentance, for *"the Lord disciplines those whom he loves, and punishes every son whom he receives"* (Hebrews 12:6). But if this is a matter of injustice or false accusations, we ask the Lord to vindicate her, just as He vindicated Joseph when he was falsely accused (Genesis 39:21-23). Let her trust in the Lord and not lean on her own understanding, but acknowledge Him in all her ways, that He may direct her paths (Proverbs 3:5-6).
We also pray for her heart during this time. May she not grow bitter or anxious, but instead, may she cast all her cares upon the Lord, for He cares for her (1 Peter 5:7). Let this trial draw her closer to Jesus, teaching her to rely on His strength and not her own. If she does not yet know Christ as her Savior, we pray that this situation would open her eyes to her need for Him, that she may turn to Him in faith and surrender her life to His lordship.
Heavenly Father, we ask that You would work in this situation for Your glory and for the good of Your child. Give her peace that surpasses all understanding, and let her testimony through this trial bring honor to Your name. We rebuke any schemes of the enemy to bring confusion, delay, or harm, and we declare that no weapon formed against her will prosper (Isaiah 54:17). Let Your will be done in her life, and let her walk in obedience and faith, trusting You completely.
Finally, we encourage you as her parent to continue covering her in prayer, to speak life and truth over her, and to remind her of God’s faithfulness. *"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight"* (Proverbs 3:5-6). Let this be a time of growth for both of you, drawing nearer to the Lord and experiencing His peace in the midst of the storm.
In the mighty and precious name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, we pray. Amen.