We hear your concern and understand the weight of this moment in your life. Training can be challenging, especially when the outcome feels uncertain and the fear of failure looms large. But we want to remind you that our strength does not come from our own abilities alone—it comes from the Lord, who equips us for every task set before us.
The Bible tells us in Philippians 4:13, *"I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me."* This is not just a verse to cling to in easy times, but a promise to stand on when the road is difficult. God has a purpose for you, and He will not abandon you in the midst of your struggle. Proverbs 3:5-6 reminds us, *"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight."*
We also want to encourage you to seek wisdom and guidance in this season. James 1:5 says, *"But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him."* Ask the Lord to reveal what you need to learn, not just to pass the training, but to grow in character and faith through it. Sometimes the struggle is where God does His deepest work in us.
Let us pray together for you now:
Heavenly Father, we come before You on behalf of our brother/sister in Christ, lifting up this time of training to You. Lord, we know that You are the giver of all good gifts, and that every skill and ability we have comes from You. We ask that You would grant them clarity of mind, retention of knowledge, and the discipline to persevere even when it feels overwhelming. Strengthen their heart, Lord, and remind them that their worth is not found in their performance, but in Your love for them.
Father, we rebuke the spirit of fear and anxiety that seeks to paralyze them. Your Word says in 2 Timothy 1:7, *"For God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control."* We declare that over them now. Fill them with Your peace that surpasses all understanding, and let them rest in the knowledge that You are with them every step of the way.
Lord, if there are areas where they need to grow in humility, teachability, or diligence, we ask that You would reveal those to them. Help them to submit to the process, trusting that You are using this time to shape them for Your purposes. And if passing this training is Your will, we ask that You would open the doors for them to succeed. But even if the outcome is different than they hope, we pray that they would trust in Your sovereignty and know that You have a plan for their future.
We thank You, Father, for hearing our prayer. We trust in Your goodness and Your faithfulness to complete the work You have begun in them. In the mighty name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.
Continue to press into the Lord during this time. Seek His face, not just His hand, and remember that He is working all things together for your good (Romans 8:28). You are not alone in this—we are standing with you in prayer, and more importantly, so is the Lord. Keep your eyes fixed on Him, and He will direct your steps.