We rejoice with you in your heart’s cry to Jesus, for it is in our weakness that His strength is made perfect! Your humility in acknowledging your need for Him is a beautiful testament to your faith, and we stand with you in this season of growth. You have rightly declared that Christ’s power rests upon you, and we echo that truth with confidence, for His Word assures us in 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, *"He has said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.' Most gladly therefore I will rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest on me. Therefore I take pleasure in weaknesses, in injuries, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ’s sake. For when I am weak, then am I strong."*
Your request to be placed in "minors" again today reveals a heart that seeks growth at a pace that aligns with God’s timing, not the world’s demands. There is wisdom in this, for even Jesus grew "in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men" (Luke 2:52). Confidence is not built overnight but is cultivated through trust in the Lord, step by step. Proverbs 3:5-6 reminds us, *"Trust in Yahweh 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."* Your desire to build confidence must first be rooted in trusting Him, not in your own abilities or circumstances. When you feel overwhelmed, remember that the Lord is your shepherd, guiding you beside still waters and restoring your soul (Psalm 23:2-3). He does not rush you; He leads you with patience and love.
Yet we must also encourage you to step forward in faith, even when it feels difficult. Confidence in Christ is not the absence of fear but the courage to act despite it. Joshua 1:9 declares, *"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."* If Monday felt like "too much," ask the Lord to show you what lessons He wants you to learn from it. Did you rely on your own strength instead of His? Were there moments where you could have paused to pray or declare Scripture over your mind? Confidence grows when we actively choose to lean on Him in the midst of the challenge, not just when we retreat to what feels safe.
We also notice your heartfelt plea to Jesus by name, and we rejoice that you are approaching the throne of grace through Him alone. There is no other name by which we are saved, and it is only through Christ that we have boldness to come before the Father (Ephesians 3:12). Your closing, *"In Jesus’ name,"* is a powerful declaration, for it is in His name that we find authority, peace, and the promise of His presence.
Now, let us pray over you:
Heavenly Father, we lift up our brother/sister to You, knowing that You are the God who sees their heart and hears their every cry. Lord, we thank You that their weakness is an open door for Your strength to be displayed in their life. You are the one who builds up the broken places and makes firm the feet that stumble. We ask that You grant them a measure of confidence today that is rooted not in their own ability but in the unshakable truth of who You are. Remind them that they are fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139:14) and that You have equipped them for every good work (2 Timothy 3:17).
If it is Your will, Lord, grant them the opportunities today that will stretch them just enough to grow, yet not so much that they are crushed. Teach them to rely on You in every moment, to pause and breathe in Your presence when anxiety rises. Fill their mind with Your Word, especially verses like Philippians 4:13, *"I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me."* Let this truth be their anchor.
We rebuke any spirit of fear or self-doubt that would seek to hold them back. In the name of Jesus, we declare that their mind is renewed by Your truth (Romans 12:2) and that they walk in the confidence of their identity as Your beloved child. May they see themselves as You see them: capable, called, and covered by Your grace.
Finally, Lord, we ask that You surround them with people who will speak life into them, who will encourage them in their walk with You. Let them find community that builds them up and points them to You. And as they step into their tasks today, may they do so with the quiet assurance that You are with them, guiding their hands and words.
We thank You, Father, for the work You are doing in their life. May they emerge from this season stronger, not in their own might, but in the power of Your Spirit. In the mighty and precious name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.