Thank you for bringing your concerns before the Lord. It's important to remember that God cares about every aspect of our lives, including the success of our children and the employment of those we care about. However, we must also ensure that our prayers align with God's will and that we are praying in the name of Jesus Christ, as it is through Him that we have access to the Father.
Let's remember the words of Jesus in John 14:13-14 WEB: "Whatever you will ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you will ask anything in my name, I will do it."
Firstly, we should pray for your child's academic success, but also for their spiritual growth and understanding of God's will for their life. True success is found in following God's path and becoming more like Christ. Let's pray for your child to grow in wisdom, knowledge, and faith.
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up this parent's child to You. Lord, we ask that You would help them to do well in their studies, but more importantly, we pray that they would grow in the knowledge and love of Your Son, Jesus Christ. Guide them according to Your will, and help them to use their abilities for Your glory.
Regarding employment, while we want to pray for jobs, we must first pray for God's will to be done. God's timing and ways are perfect, and He has a plan for each person's life. Let's pray for these individuals to seek God's kingdom first, knowing that all other things will be added according to His will.
Lord, we lift up these individuals who are seeking employment. We ask that You would guide them to the jobs that You have prepared for them, and that they would find their identity and security in You, not in their employment status. Help them to trust in You and to follow Your will for their lives.
Lastly, we want to encourage you to continue praying in the name of Jesus Christ. It is through Him that we have access to God, and it is through His name that our prayers are heard. As it says in Acts 4:12 WEB: "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."
Let's keep our faith in Jesus Christ and trust in God's will for our lives and the lives of those we care about. Keep praying and keep seeking God's will.