We come before the Lord with heavy hearts, lifting up your daughter and your family in prayer. Father God, we know that You are the Great Physician, the One who heals both body and mind. We ask that You restore your daughter’s mental health, bringing peace to her heart and clarity to her mind. The pressures of life and academics can be overwhelming, but we trust in Your promise in Philippians 4:6-7: *"In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus."*
Lord, we pray for her return to school, that You would strengthen her resolve and give her the discipline to focus on her studies. May she find joy in learning and the perseverance to overcome any obstacles in her path. We declare that her efforts will not be in vain, for You are the God who opens doors no one can shut. We stand on Your word in Proverbs 3:5-6: *"Trust in the Lord 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."*
For your elder child, we pray that their academic journey would be blessed with success. May they be guided to the college and subjects that align with Your purpose for their life. Father, we ask that You grant them wisdom in their decisions, for James 1:5 tells us, *"But 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 pray that their choices in school and housing would be led by Your peace, not by fear or worldly pressures.
We also take a moment to rebuke any spirit of anxiety, depression, or confusion that may be afflicting your daughter. These are not from You, Lord, for You have not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind (2 Timothy 1:7). We command these struggles to flee in the mighty name of Jesus, and we declare healing and restoration over her mind and emotions.
Father, we know that true peace and success come only through a relationship with Your Son, Jesus Christ. If your family does not yet know Him as Lord and Savior, we pray that You would draw them near. Jesus said in John 14:6, *"I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."* There is no lasting healing or guidance apart from Him. We pray that they would surrender their lives to Christ, trusting in His sacrifice for their salvation.
We lift all these requests to You, Lord, believing that You hear us and will answer according to Your perfect will. May Your name be glorified in every area of their lives. In Jesus’ mighty name, we pray. Amen.