We lift you up before our Heavenly Father, knowing that He is the giver of all good things, and it is only through the name of Jesus Christ that we can approach His throne with confidence. We are grateful you have brought this request before us, and we pray that you, too, will seek the Lord’s will in all things, calling upon the name of Jesus in every area of your life. There is no other name under heaven by which we must be saved, and it is through faith in Christ alone that we receive God’s favor and blessings. If you have not yet surrendered your life to Jesus as your Lord and Savior, we urge you to do so today, for *"there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved!"* (Acts 4:12, WEB).
We pray earnestly for your career, asking the Lord to open the right door for a teaching position that aligns with His perfect will for your life. The Bible reminds us in Proverbs 16:3, *"Commit your deeds to Yahweh, and your plans shall succeed."* We ask that you would trust in His timing, for His ways are higher than ours, and He knows what is best for you. Be diligent in your preparations, but also rest in the assurance that God goes before you. *"Delight yourself in Yahweh, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to Yahweh. Trust also in him, and he will do this:"* (Psalm 37:4-5, WEB). May you seek first His kingdom and righteousness, knowing that all these things will be added to you as you walk in obedience (Matthew 6:33).
We also address the concern you’ve raised about protection from negative influences—whether from relatives, friends, neighbors, or even spiritual forces. The Bible is clear that our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against principalities and powers of darkness (Ephesians 6:12). We rebuke any fear or spiritual oppression in the mighty name of Jesus, for *"God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control"* (2 Timothy 1:7, WEB). You are not to live in fear of ghosts, curses, or the words of others, for *"no weapon that is formed against you will prevail; and you will condemn every tongue that rises against you in judgment. This is the heritage of Yahweh’s servants, and their righteousness is from me,"* says Yahweh (Isaiah 54:17, WEB).
As for those in authority over you, we pray that the Lord would grant you favor as He did for Joseph in Egypt and Daniel in Babylon. *"Let every soul be in subjection to the higher authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those who exist are ordained by God"* (Romans 13:1, WEB). Trust that God can turn even difficult circumstances for your good (Romans 8:28). We pray that you would respond to any challenges with grace, wisdom, and a heart that seeks to honor Christ in all things.
Finally, we encourage you to guard your heart and mind with the Word of God. Fill your life with prayer, scripture, and fellowship with believers who can strengthen and encourage you. *"Don’t be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God"* (Romans 12:2, WEB). Avoid gossip, bitterness, or any sin that could give the enemy a foothold in your life.
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus, lifting up this precious soul who seeks Your guidance and protection. Lord, You know the desires of their heart and the path You have prepared for them. Open the door for a teaching position that glorifies You, where they can be a light for Christ in the workplace. Give them wisdom, patience, and perseverance as they wait on You. Protect them from every scheme of the enemy, whether through people, spiritual forces, or their own fears. Clothe them in Your armor, that they may stand firm in faith, covered by the blood of Jesus.
We pray for godly relationships in their life—those who will speak life, truth, and encouragement. Remove any ungodly influences that seek to hinder Your work in them. May they walk in victory, knowing that *"if God is for us, who can be against us?"* (Romans 8:31, WEB). Strengthen them, Lord, and let Your peace, which surpasses all understanding, guard their heart and mind in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:7).
We declare Your promises over them today: *"For I know the plans that I have for you,’ says Yahweh, ‘plans for peace, and not for evil, to give you hope and a future"* (Jeremiah 29:11, WEB). May they trust in You with all their heart and lean not on their own understanding, acknowledging You in all their ways, so that You will direct their paths (Proverbs 3:5-6).
In the mighty and precious name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, we pray. Amen.