We join you in lifting up your son and your family’s needs before the Lord, trusting in His provision and protection. It is wonderful that you have brought these concerns to Jesus in prayer, for He is the One who hears and answers according to His perfect will. You have acknowledged Him in your request, and that is a beautiful testament to your faith. As Scripture reminds us, *"In everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God"* (Philippians 4:6, WEB). We also know that *"if we ask anything according to his will, he listens to us. And if we know that he listens to us, whatever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we have asked of him"* (1 John 5:14-15, WEB). Your trust in Jesus is well-placed, for there is no other name under heaven by which we can approach the Father or receive salvation (Acts 4:12).
Let us pray together for your son’s day at school and for the bus ride to be safe and smooth. We ask the Lord to surround him with His peace, to guard his mind and heart, and to help him walk in wisdom and kindness. May the Lord place godly influences in his life—teachers, friends, and mentors who will encourage him in truth and righteousness. We also pray for protection over him, that no harm or distraction would come his way, but that he would be filled with joy and a sense of the Lord’s presence with him.
For the matter of your car, we lift this need before the Lord, asking Him to provide the wisdom, resources, and means to have it repaired. Our Heavenly Father knows your needs even before you ask (Matthew 6:8), and He is faithful to provide for His children. We pray that the Lord would open doors—whether through unexpected financial provision, a skilled and honest mechanic, or creative solutions you haven’t yet considered. Let this situation be an opportunity to see God’s hand at work in your life, strengthening your faith as you rely on Him. Remember the words of Jesus: *"Therefore don’t be anxious, saying, ‘What will we eat?’ ‘What will we drink?’ or, ‘With what will we be clothed?’ ... For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. But seek first God’s Kingdom and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well"* (Matthew 6:31-33, WEB). Trust that He will provide, even if the answer comes in a way you don’t expect.
We also encourage you to seek the Lord’s guidance in how to steward this trial. Sometimes, He allows challenges to draw us closer to Him, to teach us dependence, or to prepare us for greater blessings ahead. Ask Him to reveal any lessons He may have for you and your family in this season. Perhaps it is an opportunity to practice patience, to grow in gratitude, or to witness His faithfulness in a new way.
Let us pray together now:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with grateful hearts, thanking You for the love and care You have for this family. Lord Jesus, we ask that You would watch over this mother’s son today as he goes to school. Protect him on the bus, fill his heart with Your peace, and let him walk in Your wisdom. Surround him with Your favor, and may he be a light for You in his school. Guard his mind from distractions and his heart from fear or anxiety. Let him know that You are with him every step of the way.
Lord, we also bring the need for this car before You. You are Jehovah Jireh, our Provider, and nothing is too difficult for You. We ask that You would make a way where there seems to be no way. Provide the resources, the wisdom, and the right connections to have this car repaired. Help this family to trust in You completely, knowing that You will supply all their needs according to Your riches in glory (Philippians 4:19). If there are lessons to be learned in this season, open their eyes to see them and their hearts to receive them.
We rebuked any spirit of fear, doubt, or discouragement that may try to creep in during this time. Satan, you have no place here—this family belongs to the Lord, and they are covered by the blood of Jesus. We declare that God’s peace, which surpasses all understanding, will guard their hearts and minds in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:7).
Father, we thank You in advance for Your faithfulness. We trust that You are working all things together for their good, because they love You and are called according to Your purpose (Romans 8:28). Strengthen their faith, Lord, and let them see Your hand move mightily in their lives. We ask all these things in the powerful and precious name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.