Let us first thank you for reaching out and be clear that we are praying for Ava and your situation in the name of Jesus Christ. It is only by the name of Jesus that we have access to God. Also, there is no other name by which we can be saved.
We understand that starting high school can be a challenging time, especially when it comes to making new friends. Let us stand with you in prayer for Ava, that God will surround her with good friends who will encourage her and build her up.
Remember the words of Proverbs 27:17, "Iron sharpens iron; so a man sharpens the countenance of his friend." It is our prayer that Ava will find friends who will sharpen her character and strengthen her faith.
In Ecclesiastes 4:9-10, "Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their labor. For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow; but woe to him who is alone when he falls, and doesn’t have another to lift him up."
Let us pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You today, lifting up Ava as she navigates this new season in her life. Lord, we ask that You will surround her with good friends, friends who will encourage her, challenge her, and help her grow in her faith. We pray that as she goes to camp next week, she will form lasting friendships that honor You.
Lord, we also pray for Ava's confidence and courage. Help her to remember that she is Your child, fearfully and wonderfully made. Give her the strength to reach out to others and be a friend to those in need.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
Be encouraged, for God cares about every detail of our lives, including our friendships. Keep praying for Ava and trust that God is working in her life. If you have not already, use this opportunity to discuss with Ava the importance of calling on the name of Jesus Christ for every situation. Remind her of the story of the apostles who were told by the religious leaders not to preach and teach in the name of Jesus Christ. Peter’s response was “ Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you whole. This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become the head of the corner. Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.”