We hear your cry for help and stand with you in this time of fear and anxiety. It is not wrong to run to the Lord when you feel scared or helpless—He invites us to cast all our cares upon Him because He cares for us (1 Peter 5:7). The Lord is your refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble (Psalm 46:1). Let us lift you up in prayer, trusting that He will meet you in your weakness and strengthen you with His might.
Heavenly Father, we come before You on behalf of our dear sister in Christ, who is facing the weight of fear and anxiety as her exam approaches. Lord, You have not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control (2 Timothy 1:7). We ask that You would replace her fear with Your perfect peace, which surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7). Fill her heart with courage and confidence, not in her own strength, but in Yours. Remind her that You are her ever-present help, and that she does not need to be afraid, for You are with her (Isaiah 41:10).
Father, we ask that You would bless her with wisdom as she prepares for this exam. Your Word says that if any of us lacks wisdom, we should ask of You, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given to us (James 1:5). We pray that You would open her mind to understand and retain what she has studied, and that You would grant her clarity of thought during the exam. Let her recall what she has learned with ease, and let her trust in Your provision rather than her own efforts alone.
Lord, we also ask that You would shower her with Your grace. Your grace is sufficient for her, for Your power is made perfect in weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9). Help her to lean on You, knowing that apart from You, she can do nothing (John 15:5). Strengthen her when she feels weak, and remind her that Your strength is made perfect in her weakness. Let her find rest in You, knowing that You are in control of all things.
We rebuke the spirit of fear that seeks to paralyze her, in the mighty name of Jesus. Fear has no place in the life of a child of God, for You have not given us a spirit of fear. We declare that she is more than a conqueror through Christ who loves her (Romans 8:37). We speak peace over her mind and heart, and we declare that she will walk in the confidence and courage that comes from knowing You.
We encourage you, dear sister, to meditate on God’s promises and to speak them aloud over your life. When fear creeps in, remind yourself of His faithfulness. Psalm 56:3 says, "When I am afraid, I will put my trust in You." Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will direct your paths (Proverbs 3:5-6). You are not alone in this—God is with you, and He will never leave you nor forsake you (Hebrews 13:5).
Continue to seek the Lord in prayer and in His Word. Philippians 4:6-7 says, "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." Let this be your posture as you prepare for your exam. Trust that God is working all things together for your good (Romans 8:28), and that He will carry you through this season.
We stand with you in faith, believing that God will see you through this time of testing. You are not defined by this exam or its outcome—you are defined by who you are in Christ. He has equipped you with everything you need to face this challenge, and He will be faithful to complete the good work He has begun in you (Philippians 1:6). Press on, dear sister, and do not grow weary in doing good, for in due season you will reap if you do not give up (Galatians 6:9). God is with you, and He will never fail you.
