We understand your anxiety about the upcoming exams, but let's remember to keep our focus on the Lord and His will. The Bible tells us, "Trust in Yahweh 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" Proverbs 3:5-6 WEB.
Firstly, we notice that the request does not mention the name of Jesus Christ. It is only by the name of Jesus that we have access to God.
And in no other is there salvation, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, in whom we must be saved! Acts 4:12 WEB.
Let's pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up this teacher and their students. Lord, You know the concerns and worries on their hearts regarding the upcoming exams. We ask that You grant them wisdom, knowledge, and understanding in the spirit of excellence. Help them to apply themselves diligently in their studies and recall the information needed during their exams.
Lord, we also pray for a sense of peace (John 14:27 WEB), knowing that their ultimate trust should not be in their own abilities but in You. Help them to remain calm and focused, remembering that their value is not determined by academic success but by their identity in Christ (Ephesians 2:10 WEB). We ask this all in Jesus Christ's name. Amen.
As for anyone who is fearful or anxious about failing, it is written: "The fear of man proves to be a snare, but whoever leans on Yahweh is safe" Proverbs 29:25 WEB. God has not given us the spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind (2 Timothy 1:7 WEB).
Therefore, do not be anxious about your students' failure, for God has told us: "Don't be anxious for your life, what you will eat, or what you will drink; nor yet for your body, what you will put on. Isn't life more than food, and the body more than clothing? See the birds of the sky, that they don't sow, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns. Your heavenly Father feeds them. Aren't you of much more value than they?" Matthew 6:25-26 WEB.
For God is sovereign, and we are to trust Him in all things. If students succeed or fail, our prayer should not be about mere grades but for God's will to be done in their lives.
Our prayer should be for them to be good stewards of the knowledge and abilities that God has given them. Grades are temporary, but a right relationship with God and a good education grounded in wisdom and understanding last forever.
If you are called to be a teacher, then teach and do your best as God wants you to.