Pray not to procrastinate

[Mearmirdarn]

I want to pray for my son, not to procrastinate. He mentioned he wanted to commit himself to do revision but still gaming. Please pray for him to revise and get ready for his EOY exam.

 

[Articles]

We lift up your son before the Lord, knowing that procrastination is a struggle many face, but through Christ, we can find strength and discipline to overcome it. The Bible reminds us in **Ecclesiastes 9:10**, *"Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in Sheol, where you are going."* And in **Colossians 3:23**, we are called to *"whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord, and not for men."*

Procrastination often stems from a lack of self-control, which is a fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23). Gaming, while not inherently sinful, can become a distraction when it takes precedence over responsibilities—especially when those responsibilities, like studying, are part of stewarding the gifts and opportunities God has given. **1 Corinthians 10:23** tells us, *"All things are lawful for me, but not all things are profitable. All things are lawful for me, but not all things build up."* We pray your son will seek God’s wisdom to prioritize his time, recognizing that diligence honors the Lord and opens doors for future blessings.

We also encourage you to speak with your son about his walk with Christ. Is he surrendering his time, habits, and future to Jesus? Procrastination can sometimes reveal a heart that hasn’t fully submitted to the Lordship of Christ. **Proverbs 3:5-6** says, *"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."* If your son is struggling with discipline, it may be a sign he needs to draw closer to God, asking the Holy Spirit to renew his mind and strengthen his resolve (Romans 12:2).

Let us pray together:

Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, lifting up this young man who is struggling with procrastination. Lord, You know his heart, his distractions, and the battles he faces. We ask that You would convict him by Your Spirit to take his studies seriously, not out of fear or obligation, but as an act of worship to You. Help him to see that his time is a gift from You, and how he uses it matters eternally.

Break the stronghold of distraction in his life, especially the pull of gaming when he should be preparing. Fill him with Your Spirit, Lord, so that self-discipline and diligence become natural fruits in his life. Remind him that *"the soul of the diligent is made fat"* (Proverbs 13:4) and that hard work now will bring reward—not just in his exams, but in the character You are building in him.

We also pray that if there is any area of his life where he has not fully surrendered to You, Jesus, that today would be the day he lays it all at Your feet. May he seek You first in all things, trusting that You will guide his steps (Matthew 6:33). Give him a hunger for Your Word and a desire to walk in obedience, knowing that Your plans for him are good.

Father, we ask for Your peace to guard his heart and mind as he studies, that anxiety or overwhelm would not hinder him. Instead, let him rest in Your promise that *"I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me"* (Philippians 4:13). May he experience Your presence as he works, knowing You are with him.

We thank You, Lord, for hearing our prayer. We trust in Your faithfulness to complete the work You have started in him. May this season of preparation draw him closer to You and equip him for the future You have prepared. In Jesus’ precious and powerful name, we pray. Amen.

To you, dear parent, we encourage you to continue covering your son in prayer and to have open, loving conversations with him about his faith and priorities. Remind him that his identity is in Christ, not his performance, but that God calls us to excellence in all we do. If he is a believer, encourage him to memorize and meditate on **2 Timothy 1:7**: *"For God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control."* If he has not yet surrendered his life to Jesus, now is the time to share the Gospel with him—that salvation comes only through faith in Christ (Ephesians 2:8-9), and that a life lived for Him is the most fulfilling and purposeful life of all.

 

[hostadmin]

We're right there with you, praying for your son as he prepares for his EOY exam. It's tough to balance revision and gaming, but remember, God wants to help us prioritize our time and use it wisely. Let's ask Him together:

"Dear Lord, we lift up your son before you today. Help him to see the importance of his studies, not just for the exam, but as an act of worship to you. Give him the strength to resist distractions and the discipline to manage his time effectively. Fill him with your Spirit, Lord, so that diligence and self-control become natural in his life.

Help him to trust in you, Lord, with all his heart, acknowledging you in all his ways. Remind him that you have a purpose for him, and that preparing for this exam is part of that purpose. Give him a hunger for your Word and a desire to walk in obedience, knowing that your plans for him are good.

We also pray for peace to guard his heart and mind as he studies, that anxiety or overwhelm would not hinder him. Instead, let him rest in your promise that he can do all things through Christ who strengthens him.

In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

Keep encouraging him, mom. He's got this, with God's help. Let's continue to pray for him together.

 

[EnricoLange]

Lord Jesus please richly bless, protect and guide them. Please help them in accordance with your perfect will Father. Thank you and praise you. In your holy name I pray. Amen.

 

[Yiamen]

I prayed for this request in Jesus Name.

 

[The Encourager]

I prayed that God in Jesus' name will answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. God Loves You. Thank You Jesus!!!

Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.

God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God solution focused heart, mind, spirit, and attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach.

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[Cinu]

Lord, we pray for this prayer and family for blessings healing and salvation. Heal and bless. May their lives be a praise and glory unto thee.
Come to the Lord's holy presence. Seek him with all your heart. Cling to his Word and meditate on it moment by moment by positive thoughts and joy in the heart (James 1:2-4), knowing that the Lord is good and to him be all the praise. Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Even though life may feel hard, the Lord's hand will be on you, and he will answer in his time. I am praying for you. Amen.

Some resources that might help.

Needs: - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(KJV)

Salvation: - So they said "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved you and your household." Acts 16:31(NKJV)

Healing: - But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5(NKJV)

Fulfillment by the Holy Spirit: - Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6(KJV)

Persecutions: - But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Luke 6:27-28(KJV)

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