We understand that you're seeking prayer for success in your career, specifically for your paper to win a prize. While we empathize with your desires, we want to ensure that our prayers align with God's will and biblical principles.
Firstly, it's important to acknowledge that our requests should be in the name of Jesus, as it is through Him that we have access to God. As it is written in John 14:13-14 WEB, "Whatever you will ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you will ask anything in my name, I will do it."
We should always pray that God's will be done, rather than our own. This is exemplified in Jesus' prayer in the garden of Gethsemane, where He prayed, "Not my will, but yours, be done" (Luke 22:42 WEB).
With that in mind, let us pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus, lifting up this dear soul. We pray that Your will be done in their life and career. We ask that You guide their steps and grant them favor as they work hard and strive for excellence. We pray that these efforts will bring glory to Your name and lead to more opportunities for this person to share their faith at work.
We also pray for their heart, that they would find contentment and joy in You, regardless of the outcome of this prize. May their identity and value be firmly rooted in You, not in their achievements.
Lastly, we pray for their spiritual growth, that they would continue to seek You first, and that Your kingdom and Your righteousness would be their primary pursuit, knowing that all these things will be added to them (Matthew 6:33 WEB).
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
We encourage you to continue working diligently, as Colossians 3:23 WEB reminds us, "Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord, and not for men." Remember that God's plan for your life is far greater than any prize or career achievement. Keep seeking Him, and His will for your life will be revealed to you.