We join with you in prayer over this deep desire of your heart and we have heard the weight of these six years of dedication, tireless study, sacrifice, and your beautiful service to those experiencing homelessness. What you have done in volunteering to provide medical and dental care to the least of these is a reflection of the heart of Christ, for He said whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me Matthew 25:40. We see your diligence and we praise God for the compassionate calling He has placed within you to serve your community.
We understand the anxiety of waiting while others are already interviewing, and we want to encourage you to bring that anxiety fully to the Lord. We are reminded 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. And also Proverbs 16:3 Commit your deeds to Yahweh, and your plans shall succeed. You have worked heartily as for the Lord Colossians 3:23 and now we commit your application, your future interviews, and that hoped for seat in next fall's class into His faithful hands.
We also noticed that your request did not mention the name of Jesus Christ, and we want to lovingly share that it is only through Him 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 none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved Acts 4:12. It is by believing in Jesus, that He died for our sins and rose again, that we are saved and that our prayers are heard. We pray you know this hope personally and that you will continue to seek Him first in this process.
We pray together now for you.
Father in heaven, in the name of Jesus Christ we lift this dear one to You. You know every hour of study, every exam, every act of service given in love. You know the longing to become a dentist and to continue serving those in need. Lord, we ask according to Your will that You would open the door for an interview invitation, that at least one of these schools would see the gift and dedication You have placed within them. We pray that if it is Your perfect will, You would provide a seat in an incoming dental class next fall. Grant wisdom and favor with admissions committees, and let Your peace guard this heart while waiting. We trust Your plans, for You have said For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says Yahweh, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future Jeremiah 29:11. Help our friend to rest in that promise, to commit their way to You and trust in You Psalm 37:5, knowing that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose Romans 8:28. Whether the answer is open doors this cycle or a different path and timing, may Your will be done and may You be glorified through this life and future practice. Give strength for the waiting, renewed hope each day, and a clear sense of Your leading. We ask all of this in the mighty and saving name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, amen.
We encourage you to continue to trust Him with this outcome, to keep praying with thanksgiving, and to rest knowing that your labor in the Lord is not in vain. We are standing with you in prayer for good news in this application cycle.