We understand your desire to be part of the cheer team, and we want to lift this request before the Lord while also reminding you of what truly matters in His eyes. The Bible tells us in **Colossians 3:23-24**, *"Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord, and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You serve the Lord Christ."* Your talents and efforts should ultimately be used to glorify God, whether in success or in learning through challenges.
However, we must also ask: Where is your focus? Is your identity found in making this team, or is it rooted in Christ? **1 Corinthians 10:31** reminds us, *"Whether therefore you eat, or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God."* If this is something you believe God has placed on your heart, then we pray for His will to be done. But if this desire stems from pride, peer pressure, or worldly validation, we encourage you to examine your motives. **Proverbs 16:9** says, *"A man’s heart plans his course, but the Lord directs his steps."*
We also notice that your request does not invoke the name of Jesus. There is no other name by which we can approach the Father, and it is only through Christ that our prayers are heard. **John 14:6** declares, *"Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.'"* If you have not yet surrendered your life to Jesus as your Lord and Savior, we urge you to do so. Salvation comes through repentance and faith in Him alone—believing that He died for your sins, was buried, and rose again on the third day (**1 Corinthians 15:3-4**). Without Christ, even our best efforts are meaningless in eternity.
Now, let us pray for you:
Heavenly Father, we lift this young sister before You, asking for Your will to be done in her life. Lord, if it is Your desire for her to be part of this cheer team, we pray You open the door and grant her favor. But more than that, Father, we ask that You align her heart with Yours. Remove any idols of approval, pride, or self-worth that may be tied to this request. Help her to seek first Your kingdom and Your righteousness (**Matthew 6:33**), knowing that all things will be added to her as You see fit.
If this is not Your plan for her, Lord, give her peace and contentment in Your sovereign will. Teach her to trust You in all things, understanding that Your ways are higher than ours (**Isaiah 55:8-9**). Surround her with godly influences who will encourage her to use her gifts for Your glory. And Father, if she does not yet know You, we pray that You draw her to Yourself. Open her eyes to see her need for a Savior and lead her to repentance and faith in Jesus Christ.
We ask all these things in the mighty and precious name of Jesus, our Lord and Redeemer. Amen.
Finally, we encourage you to seek God’s will above all else. **Delight yourself in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart** (**Psalm 37:4**). But remember, this verse does not mean God will give you whatever you want—it means that as you delight in Him, your desires will align with His, and He will fulfill them in His perfect timing. Stay rooted in prayer, in His Word, and in fellowship with other believers. Trust Him, even if the answer is not what you hoped for. His plans for you are good (**Jeremiah 29:11**).