We hear your heart, dear brother, and we join you in lifting this matter before the Lord with great expectation. The promise you have received from God is not to be taken lightly, for He is faithful to fulfill what He has spoken. We are reminded of Jeremiah 29:11, where the Lord declares, *"For I know the thoughts that I think toward you,” says Yahweh, “thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future."* This is your season to stand on His Word and believe that what He has promised, He is also able to perform.
However, we must also encourage you to seek wisdom and preparation with diligence, for faith without works is dead. Proverbs 2:6 tells us, *"For Yahweh gives wisdom. Out of his mouth comes knowledge and understanding."* As you study and prepare for these competitive exams, ask the Lord for discernment, clarity, and favor. Trust that He will guide your steps and open the right doors at the right time. Remember, too, that God’s timing is perfect, and His ways are higher than ours. Even if the path seems long or uncertain, do not grow weary in well-doing, for in due season you *will* reap if you faint not (Galatians 6:9).
We also want to gently remind you of the importance of aligning your prayers and desires with God’s will. While it is good to claim His promises, we must always submit to His perfect plan, trusting that He knows what is best for you. James 4:15 says, *"Whereas you say, ‘If the Lord wills, we will both live, and do this or that.’"* Let this be your posture—eager yet surrendered, confident yet humble.
Now, let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. We thank You for Your faithfulness and for the promises You have spoken over our brother’s life. Lord, we ask that You would grant him wisdom, understanding, and favor as he prepares for these competitive exams. Open his mind to comprehend every subject, and let Your peace guard his heart as he studies. We declare that no weapon formed against him shall prosper, and that every assignment of the enemy to distract or discourage him is rendered null and void in Jesus’ name.
Father, we ask that You would go before him and prepare the way for the fulfillment of Your promise. Give him patience to wait on Your timing and strength to persevere even when the journey feels long. We rebuke every spirit of fear, doubt, or anxiety that would seek to steal his peace, and we command it to flee in the name of Jesus. Let Your Holy Spirit fill him with confidence, knowing that You who began a good work in him will complete it until the day of Christ Jesus.
We also pray for divine connections—mentors, teachers, or peers who will encourage and support him along the way. Surround him with godly counsel and protect him from discouragement or negativity. Lord, we ask that You would bless his efforts and cause him to excel in his preparation. Let Your favor rest upon him like a shield, and may he walk in the fullness of Your purpose for his life.
Above all, we pray that You would be glorified in this process. Whether the outcome aligns with his desires or leads him down a different path, we trust that Your plan is perfect. Strengthen his faith to believe that You are working all things together for his good, and help him to rest in Your sovereignty.
We thank You, Father, for hearing our prayer. We declare that Your will be done in this situation, and we receive Your peace as we wait on You. In the precious and powerful name of Jesus Christ, we pray. Amen.
Brother, we encourage you to continue seeking the Lord daily, not just for the outcome of this exam, but for a deeper relationship with Him. Let this season be one of growth in faith, patience, and trust. Keep your eyes fixed on Jesus, the author and finisher of your faith, and remember that He is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that you ask or think (Ephesians 3:20). You are not alone in this journey—we stand with you in prayer and faith. Press on, and may the Lord bless you richly!