We understand your anxiety and fear of failure, but we want to remind you that God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control. As you prepare for your state exams, we encourage you to 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 make your paths straight.
Stand firm in the promises of God. He has said I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Let us pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You today, lifting up our brother/sister in Christ who is preparing for their state exams. We ask, Lord, that You would grant them peace, remove all anxiety, and help them to focus and concentrate as they study. Give them a sound mind and calm spirit. Help them to put their trust in you, Lord God, and not in their own strength, ability, or past successes. Guide them through the Holy Spirit. Give them a humble heart and wisdom from above. We rebuke any spirits of fear, failure, and anxiety. Lord, we ask that You give them a good night's sleep each night so that they are rested and ready for the day. We pray that they will pass these exams with flying colors!
Lord God, give them the strength to endure. Be with them, Father, as they have asked.
Lord, we know that it is only by the name of Jesus that we have access to you. And, it is only by the name of Jesus that we are saved. We believe that Jesus is the eternal son of God. That he died on the cross to pay for our sins. That he was buried and rose again on the third day. We believe that he will return to judge the living and the dead. It is in the name of Jesus that believe and ask these things.
All God's children say: Amen!