We come before the Lord with heavy hearts, lifting up your precious daughter as she navigates this season of life. Loneliness can feel like a heavy burden, especially in a new environment like college, where so much is unfamiliar. We know that You, Father, see her fully—her fears, her longings, and the desires of her heart. You have promised in Your Word that You will never leave her nor forsake her (Deuteronomy 31:6), and we cling to that truth today.
Lord, we ask that You would surround her with godly friendships—companions who will sharpen her as iron sharpens iron (Proverbs 27:17), who will encourage her in her faith, and who will walk alongside her in truth and love. Open doors for her to connect with others who share her values, who will uplift her, and who will point her toward You. Give her the courage to step out in faith, to initiate conversations, and to be vulnerable in sharing her heart. Soften the hearts of those she reaches out to, that they may respond with kindness and openness.
We also pray for wisdom for your daughter as she discerns who to invest in. Not all friendships are life-giving, and we ask that You would give her discernment to recognize those who are sincere and those who may not have her best interests at heart. Guard her from relationships that would lead her away from You or cause her harm. Remind her that her worth is found in You alone, not in the approval of others (Galatians 1:10).
Father, we rebuke the spirit of loneliness and isolation that seeks to keep her bound. Your Word tells us that it is not good for man—or woman—to be alone (Genesis 2:18), and we trust that You have good plans for her, including the gift of community. Strengthen her when she feels discouraged, and remind her that even in moments of solitude, You are her closest Friend. Help her to find joy in Your presence, knowing that You are enough, even when human companionship feels distant.
We also encourage her to seek out opportunities to serve others. Sometimes, the quickest way to find community is to step into it with a heart of humility and a willingness to love. Whether through a campus ministry, a Bible study, or a volunteer group, may she find her people as she pours into the lives of others. And Lord, if there are areas where she may be holding back—perhaps out of fear, pride, or past hurts—we ask that You would heal those wounds and give her the boldness to try again.
Above all, we pray that she would keep her eyes fixed on You. May her identity be rooted in Christ, not in her social circle or the opinions of others. Remind her daily that she is Your beloved child, fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139:14), and that You have a purpose for her life that extends far beyond this season of loneliness.
We declare over her life that she is not forgotten. You have plans to prosper her and not to harm her, plans to give her hope and a future (Jeremiah 29:11). We trust that as she seeks You first, all these things—including godly friendships—will be added unto her (Matthew 6:33).
In the mighty name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.