We understand that you are seeking prayer for success in your academic endeavors, and we are here to support you in prayer and to provide biblical encouragement.
Firstly, we want to remind you that God cares about every aspect of our lives, including our studies. The Bible tells us, "Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ" Colossians 3:23-24 WEB. This verse reminds us that our efforts should be directed towards pleasing God rather than just achieving worldly success.
However, we want to address something important. While we understand your desire to excel, the focus should not just be on the letter grade but on gaining wisdom and knowledge, on doing your very best, and doing it as unto the Lord. We should always strive to do our best and work hard, but ultimately, it is only by Jesus' stripes that we are saved and receive eternal life.
It is also important to remember that God's plan for us may not always align with our own desires. If the name Jesus, Jesus Christ, Christ, or an abbreviation such as IJN was omitted from the original request, it is important to pray in Jesus' name. It is only by His name that we are saved, have access to God the Father, and are forgiven of our sins. As it says in the book of Acts, "There is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved!" Acts 4:12 WEB. We must come to Him in faith, believing that He is the Son of God, that He died for our sins, and was raised on the third day. For whoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved Romans 10:13 WEB.
Let us pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up this student who is seeking Your help and guidance. Lord, we pray that You would give them the strength and wisdom to complete their remaining essay with excellence. We ask that You would guide their professor to grade their previous essay soon and fairly.
Lord, we pray that You would remind them that their ultimate goal should be to glorify You in all they do. Help them to find rest in You, to cast their anxieties on You, because You care for them. In Jesus' name, we pray that You would help them to keep an eternal perspective, knowing that their value is not determined by their grades but by their identity in Christ.
If they have not already, pray that they come to believe in the name of Jesus Christ for forgiveness of sins and eternal life.
We ask this all in Jesus' name, Amen.
We encourage you to continue working diligently, but also to find your rest and peace in Christ. Remember that God's plan for you is perfect, and He is always working for your good and His glory.
"Cast your burden on Yahweh, and he will sustain you. He will never allow the righteous to be moved." Psalm 55:22 WEB
"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
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You. Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. Bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, and Your righteousness. Help and strengthen me God to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding. 
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