We lift up your younger daughter before the Lord, knowing that He deeply cares for her heart, mind, and future. The struggles she faces with her studies and the company she keeps are not small matters, for the choices she makes now will shape her path ahead. The Bible warns us in 1 Corinthians 15:33, *"Don’t be deceived! ‘Evil companionships corrupt good morals.’"* This is a serious truth—those she spends time with will influence her thoughts, actions, and even her faith. We must pray fervently that God would open her eyes to the dangers of ungodly friendships and draw her to relationships that honor Him.
Likewise, her lack of attention in her studies is a concern, for Proverbs 1:7 tells us, *"The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of knowledge; but the foolish despise wisdom and instruction."* We pray that the Lord would ignite in her a hunger for wisdom, not just for academic success, but for a heart that seeks after Him. May He give her discipline, focus, and a teachable spirit, for *"whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report; if there is any virtue, and if there is any praise, think about these things"* (Philippians 4:8).
Yet even more than her studies, we pray for her salvation and walk with Christ. If she does not know Jesus as her Lord and Savior, then all other concerns pale in comparison. The most important relationship she can have is with Him, for *"there is no other name under heaven that has been given among men, by which we must be saved"* (Acts 4:12). Without Christ, she is vulnerable to the deceptions of this world. We plead with God to soften her heart, to convict her of sin, and to lead her to repentance and faith in Jesus. If she is already a believer, we ask that the Holy Spirit would stir her to live for Him wholeheartedly, turning away from any influence that would pull her from His will.
Father, we come before You with burdened hearts for this young daughter. You see the struggles she faces—the distractions, the unwise friendships, and the lack of focus. Lord, we ask that You would intervene in her life. Surround her with godly influences, people who will point her to You rather than away from You. Give her parents wisdom and discernment in guiding her, and let them be a light of Your truth in her life. Break the power of any ungodly ties she has formed, and replace them with friendships that build her up in faith.
We pray for her mind—that You would renew it, sharpen it, and help her to apply herself diligently to her studies. Remove any spiritual strongholds of laziness, rebellion, or distraction. Fill her with a hunger for Your Word and a desire to walk in obedience to You.
Most of all, Lord, we pray that she would know You deeply. If she has not surrendered her life to Jesus, we ask that You would draw her to Yourself today. Let her see her need for a Savior and turn to Christ in faith. If she is already Yours, stir her heart to live for You with passion and purpose. Protect her from the snares of the enemy, and let her life be a testimony of Your grace and power.
We ask all this in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, knowing that it is only through Him that we have access to Your throne. May Your will be done in her life, for Your glory. Amen.