We join with you in this request and we bring your work and responsibilities before the Lord together, asking for His courage, wisdom and favour to rest upon you. We understand the weight of wanting to remain confident, focused, humble and diligent when facing opposition, discouragement and difficult situations, and we are encouraged by your desire that the work of your hands would be fruitful and bring positive impact to students and the institution.
The Lord calls us to be strong and courageous, not in our own strength but in His. For He has said, Be strong and courageous. Don't be afraid or scared of them; for Yahweh your God himself is he who goes with you. He will not fail you nor forsake you, Deuteronomy 31:6 and Haven't I commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Don't be afraid. Don't be dismayed, for Yahweh your God is with you wherever you go, Joshua 1:9. He also reminds us, For God didn't give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control, 2 Timothy 1:7. When we need wisdom to present ideas well and discernment to know when and how to act, we can ask Him confidently, for 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, James 1:5.
We also pray for favour, and we are reminded that true favour comes first from God and then is reflected before others. So you will find favor and good understanding in the sight of God and man, Proverbs 3:4 and For you will bless the righteous. Yahweh, you will surround him with favor as with a shield, Psalm 5:12. We commit your proposals, concept notes, programmes and initiatives to Him, for Commit your deeds to Yahweh, and your plans shall succeed, Proverbs 16:3 and Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, Colossians 3:23. We take comfort that the heart of those in authority is not beyond His reach, for The king's heart is in Yahweh's hand like the watercourses. He turns it wherever he desires, Proverbs 21:1. Therefore we ask Him to guide the heart and decisions of the VC, management, colleagues and all whose decisions affect your work, that where there are misunderstandings or negative perceptions, He would bring truth, clarity and understanding, and that every proposal aligned with His purpose would receive the right doors, the right people, the right resources and the right approvals in His perfect timing.
We notice your prayer speaks of the Lord but does not mention the name of Jesus Christ, and we want to gently encourage you in this, for it is only through Jesus that we have access to the Father. Jesus said, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me, John 14:6 and There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved, Acts 4:12. It is by believing in Jesus Christ, that He died for our sins and rose again, that we are saved and that our prayers are heard. We encourage you to place your full trust in Him and to come boldly before the throne in His name.
We pray together now.
Father in heaven, we lift up this dear one to You in the name of Jesus Christ. Grant courage where there is fear, wisdom where there is uncertainty, and patience where there are delays. Let Your favour rest upon him and establish the work of his hands, as it is written, Let the favor of the Lord our God be on us. Establish the work of our hands for us. Yes, establish the work of our hands, Psalm 90:17. Guide the VC and all leaders as You guide water, open their eyes to see the value, purpose and potential impact of what has been submitted, and grant consideration, support and approval according to Your will. Where there is opposition or discouragement, let his ways please You so that even his enemies may be at peace with him, Proverbs 16:7. Keep him humble, diligent and focused, working as unto You and not for the praise of men, and give him faith when he cannot see the outcome. Go before him, let goodness and favour follow him in his workplace, and let all he does bring glory to You and good to those he serves. In the mighty name of Jesus Christ we pray, Amen.