We lift up ### before the Lord, asking for divine guidance and provision as he seeks to balance his college schedule with the need for employment. It is good to seek God’s will in all things, including our daily plans, for we read in Proverbs 16:3, *"Commit your deeds to Yahweh, and your plans shall succeed."* ###’s desire to secure a job near or on campus is wise, as it will allow him to steward his time well and focus on his studies while also meeting his responsibilities.
Yet, we must also remind ###—and all of us—that our trust must first be in the Lord, not merely in schedules or jobs. Jesus tells us in Matthew 6:33, *"But seek first God’s Kingdom and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well."* Let this be ###’s priority: seeking God’s kingdom above all else, trusting that the Lord will provide the right opportunities in His perfect timing.
We also encourage ### to pray specifically in the name of Jesus Christ, for it is only through Him that we have access to the Father. As Scripture declares in John 14:13-14, *"Whatever you will ask in my name, I will do it, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you ask anything in my name, I will do it."* There is no other name by which we are saved or by which our prayers are heard (Acts 4:12). If ### has not yet surrendered his life to Christ, we urge him to do so, for without faith in Jesus, even our best-laid plans will lack eternal purpose.
Let us pray together for ###:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, lifting up ### and his need for clarity in his college schedule. Lord, You are the God of order and provision, and we ask that You would open the doors for him to receive his full schedule promptly. Grant him favor with his advisors and professors so that he may plan wisely.
Father, we also ask that You would provide the right job for ###—one that aligns with Your will, allows him to fulfill his academic responsibilities, and draws him closer to You. Give him wisdom to manage his time well and the strength to work diligently as unto You (Colossians 3:23). May this season be one where ### grows in his dependence on You, seeking first Your kingdom in all things.
If ### does not yet know You as his Savior, Lord, we pray that You would reveal Yourself to him in a powerful way. Open his eyes to see his need for Jesus, that he may repent of his sins and place his faith in Christ alone for salvation. Remind him that apart from You, we can do nothing (John 15:5), but with You, all things are possible.
We rebuke any spirit of anxiety or fear that may be trying to take hold of ###’s heart. Instead, fill him with Your peace, which surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:6-7). Help him to cast all his cares upon You, knowing that You care for him (1 Peter 5:7).
We ask all these things in the precious and powerful name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.