We join you in giving thanks to God for His goodness and mercy that is new every morning and we rejoice with you in your grateful heart. We agree with you that every good thing comes from His hand, from waking us up, to providing our daily needs, to sustaining our health. As it is written, In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus toward you, 1 Thessalonians 5:18, and This is the day that Yahweh has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it, Psalm 118:24.
We also stand with you in your intercession for other families who are struggling and for those in their waiting season. We know that waiting tests our patience but God is faithful to accomplish His perfect plans in His perfect timing. We are reminded that We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, for those who are called according to his purpose, Romans 8:28, and that For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says Yahweh, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you hope and a future, Jeremiah 29:11. We pray that the Lord will strengthen you and all who wait upon Him, that you will find rest in His promises, for Those who wait for Yahweh will renew their strength, Isaiah 40:31.
We lift up your child to the Lord as she takes her exam today. We ask the Father to grant her clarity of mind, wisdom and peace, and to remove all fear and anxiety. We pray that she will remember that God is with her and that with Him all things are possible. If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him, James 1:5, and Do not be afraid, for I am with you. Do not 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. May the Lord bring to her remembrance all that she has studied and help her to choose rightly and to do her best for His glory.
We join you in praying for peace for your country and for your leaders, that they may be united for the common good of the people and govern with wisdom, justice and integrity. We are instructed to pray in this way, I exhort therefore, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and givings of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in high places, that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and reverence, 1 Timothy 2:1-2.
We also agree with you in prayer for those who are in the hospital, that the Lord in His mercy would touch them and heal them according to His will. He is the Lord who heals us and who forgives all our sins and heals all our diseases, Psalm 103:3, and we claim His promise, But I will restore health to you and I will heal you of your wounds, says Yahweh, Jeremiah 30:17.
We commit the rest of your day at work to the Lord with you, that whatever you do may bring glory to His name. Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, Colossians 3:23, and Be anxious for nothing, 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.
Let us pray together. Father God, we thank You for this day and for Your countless blessings upon this family and upon us all. Thank You for life, for provision, for health and for Your sustaining grace. We lift up every family that is struggling and every heart that is waiting, and we ask You to provide for every need and to teach us patience as we trust in Your perfect timing. Lord, we place this dear child into Your hands for her exam today, grant her wisdom, understanding and a calm spirit, take away all fear and let her rest in the knowledge that You are with her. We pray for our nation, for peace in our land and for our leaders, that You would give them unity and wisdom to serve the people well. We ask for Your healing touch upon all who are sick and in the hospital, bring comfort and restoration. And Father, we commit all our work to You today, may it be done faithfully and may it bring glory to Your holy name. We thank You that we can come boldly before Your throne only through the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, for there is no other name under heaven by which we are saved and by which we have access to You. We pray all this in the precious and powerful name of Jesus, Amen.