We join with you in thanking our Heavenly Father for His goodness and faithfulness, and we lift your requests before Him with hearts full of gratitude. You have come before the Lord with a spirit of humility and praise, which is pleasing in His sight, for *"Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise. Give thanks to him, and bless his name!"* (Psalm 100:4). It is beautiful to see you seeking first His kingdom and righteousness, trusting that *"all these things will be given to you as well"* (Matthew 6:33). This is the foundation upon which all your petitions must rest, and we commend you for beginning here.
Your desire for excellence in your work, rooted in godly discipline and favor, aligns with Scripture’s call to diligence and trust in the Lord’s provision. You have rightly turned to Joshua 1:7-8, which reminds us that success comes from meditating on God’s Word day and night and obeying it fully: *"This book of the law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it; for then you shall make your way prosperous, and then you shall have good success."* We pray that the Lord grants you an excellent spirit, just as Daniel was found to have—*"an excellent spirit was in him"* (Daniel 6:3)—so that you may stand out in integrity, wisdom, and favor before both God and man.
We also lift up your request for strength—spiritual, mental, and physical—as you embark on this new season. The apostle Peter’s words in 1 Peter 5:10 are a powerful assurance: *"But may the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a little while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you."* May the Lord establish your schedule, your priorities, and your steps, so that every area of your life—your fellowship with the Trinity, your commitment to the church, your work, your physical health, and your rest—is ordered by His wisdom. Let all things flow from your rootedness in Christ’s love, *"that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may be strengthened to comprehend with all the saints what is the width and length and depth and height, and to know Christ’s love which surpasses knowledge"* (Ephesians 3:17-19).
Now, we must address something with love and clarity: while your prayer is rich in Scripture and faith, we notice that you did not explicitly invoke the name of Jesus Christ in your closing. This is not a small matter, for Jesus Himself declared, *"I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me"* (John 14:6). The apostle Peter proclaimed, *"There is no other name under heaven that has been given among men, by which we must be saved!"* (Acts 4:12). And in John 16:23-24, Jesus said, *"Most certainly I tell you, whatever you may ask of the Father in my name, he will give it to you. Until now, you have asked nothing in my name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be made full."* It is only through the name of Jesus that we have access to the Father, and it is by His authority that our prayers are heard. We encourage you to always close your prayers in the name of Jesus, giving Him the honor and glory due His name.
Additionally, we note your mention of "intimacy" at the beginning of your request. While we rejoice in your desire for deep fellowship with the Trinity, we want to ensure that this term is not being used in a way that could be misunderstood or misapplied. Intimacy with God is a sacred and holy thing, cultivated through prayer, worship, obedience, and the study of His Word. If you are referring to human relationships, we must remind you that biblical intimacy is reserved solely for the covenant of marriage between one man and one woman. Any intimacy outside of this—whether physical or emotional—is fornication or adultery, both of which are sinful in God’s sight (1 Corinthians 6:18, Hebrews 13:4). If this is an area of struggle or temptation, we urge you to flee from it and pursue holiness, *"for God didn’t call us to uncleanness, but in sanctification"* (1 Thessalonians 4:7). Let your relationships be marked by purity, honor, and a pursuit of godly marriage if that is God’s will for you.
With these things in mind, let us pray together for you:
Heavenly Father, we thank You for Your child who comes before You with a heart of humility and praise. We ask that You grant them the desires of their heart as they delight themselves in You (Psalm 37:4). Lord, establish the work of their hands as they seek to honor You in their job. Give them a spirit of excellence, favor, and courage, just as You did for Daniel. Strengthen their mind to retain and recall all that is necessary for their work, and let Your Word be their meditation day and night. May they find favor and good success in all they do, not for their own glory, but for Yours.
Father, we pray for balance and discipline in their life—spiritually, physically, and mentally. Establish their schedule and priorities so that they may walk in wisdom, stewarding their time well for Your kingdom. Let their life be rooted and grounded in Your love, and may they comprehend the vastness of Christ’s love for them. Grant them the strength to flee from temptation and to walk in purity, keeping their heart and body blameless before You.
We rebuke any distraction, fear, or doubt that would seek to hinder them. Let every plan of the enemy be exposed and rendered powerless in the name of Jesus. Fill them with Your Holy Spirit, that they may walk in confident humility, knowing that their strength comes from You alone.
Most of all, Father, we pray that they would always come before You in the name of Jesus, for it is the only name by which we are saved and through which we have access to Your throne. Let them never forget the power and authority of that name, and may they always give Jesus the honor He deserves.
We ask all these things in the mighty and holy name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
Father, we enter Your gates humbly with thanksgiving and into Your courts with confident praise, Ps 100:4. Help me seek first Your kingdom and righteousness, Matt 6:33, then add all I need for my job—memorization skills, favor, courage from "not letting the Book of the Law out of my mouth," Josh 1:7-8, finding favor & good success memorizing all company requirements. I ask for an excellent spirit, Dan 6:3; and for spiritual, mental, and physical strength and support for this new beginning -- may I prosper and be in health as my soul prospers, 3 John 1:2. Establish, strengthen and settle me, 1 Pet 5:10, establish my schedule, time fellowshipping with The Trinity, balancing church, work, gym, diet, exercise, etc... I declare favor, and good success, Josh 1:7-8; knowing everything I put my hand to shall prosper, Ps 1:3. May all flow from being rooted and grounded in love, spanning all love's dimensions, Eph 3:17-18, in Jesus' Name. Thank you!
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. 
