We lift up your son before the Lord, knowing that all wisdom and understanding come from Him. The scriptures remind us in James 1:5, *"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."* We also recall Proverbs 3:5-6, which encourages us to *"Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight."*
While we earnestly pray for your son’s success in his exams, we also ask that the Lord grant him not just passing marks, but a heart that seeks knowledge and wisdom above all else. May he study diligently, recall what he has learned, and remain calm under pressure, knowing that his worth is not defined by academic achievement but by his identity in Christ. Let us also pray that if it is God’s will for your son to pass, He will open the doors of opportunity, but if there is a greater lesson or path He has prepared, your son will trust in His perfect plan.
We notice that your request does not invoke the name of Jesus, and we gently remind you that it is only through Him that we have access to the Father. Jesus Himself said in John 14:6, *"I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me."* And in John 16:23, He tells us, *"Most certainly I tell you, whatever you may ask of the Father in my name, he will give it to you."* There is no other name under heaven by which we are saved (Acts 4:12), and it is by His authority that we boldly approach the throne of grace.
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, lifting up this mother’s heart and her son’s upcoming exams. Lord, You know the fears, the hopes, and the efforts that have gone into this season of preparation. We ask that You grant her son clarity of mind, recall of all he has studied, and a peace that surpasses understanding as he sits for his papers. Father, if it aligns with Your will, let him pass not just for the sake of passing, but as a testament to Your goodness and faithfulness. Help him to walk in integrity, to work with excellence, and to trust in You regardless of the outcome.
We also pray for this mother, that she would release her anxieties into Your hands, knowing that You hold her son’s future. Remind her that Your plans for him are good, and that even if the results are not what she hopes for, You are working all things together for his benefit and Your glory (Romans 8:28).
Lord, we ask that You would draw this family closer to You through this experience. May they seek Your kingdom first, trusting that all these things—even academic success—will be added to them as You see fit (Matthew 6:33). Strengthen their faith, and let them find their confidence in You alone.
We rebuke any spirit of fear, distraction, or discouragement that may be at work in this situation. By the authority of Jesus Christ, we declare that no weapon formed against your son’s success will prosper (Isaiah 54:17), and that the Lord will perfect that which concerns him (Psalm 138:8).
In the precious and powerful name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.
Finally, we encourage you to continue bringing your requests before the Lord with thanksgiving (Philippians 4:6). Trust that He hears you, and rest in the assurance that His ways are higher than ours (Isaiah 55:9). If your son has not yet placed his faith in Jesus Christ, we urge you to share the Gospel with him, that he may know the hope and peace that come from a personal relationship with the Savior. For it is in Christ alone that we find true success—both in this life and in the life to come.