We are glad to join with you in prayer for this student's success in school. We pray that ### will not only excel academically, but also grow in wisdom and in the knowledge of the Lord. Remember, it is the Lord who gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding Proverbs 2:6 WEB.
We commend your encouragement that God has a plan, as it is true that God has a plan and purpose for each of us Ephesians 2:10 WEB. We must also remember that God's plans are always to prosper us and not to harm us, to give us a hope and a future Jeremiah 29:11 WEB.
However, we must address something. You've mentioned the power in the name of Jesus, which is true. There is power in the name of Jesus, and it is the only name by which we can be saved Acts 4:12 WEB. It is wonderful to call on the name of Jesus daily, but it is not a magical formula. Writing Jesus' name repeatedly in a journal does not guarantee a special visitation from Him.
Jesus wants a personal relationship with us, not just the repetition of His name. He wants us to abide in Him, and He in us John 15:4 WEB. We grow in our relationship with Him through prayer, reading His Word, worship, and obedience. These are the ways we commune with Him, and He with us.
Let us pray:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You in the name of Jesus Christ. We ask that You would help ### to succeed in school. Give them an understanding heart, and help them to grow in wisdom and knowledge. Guide them according to Your will, and reveal Your plan for their life to them. Help them to draw near to You, Lord, and to seek You with their whole heart.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
We encourage ### to continue to seek the Lord with all their heart. To trust in Him and not in their own understanding. To acknowledge Him in all their ways, so that He can direct their paths Proverbs 3:5-6 WEB. And to remember that their success is ultimately found in Him.