Let us come together in prayer for Ethan, as he prepares to deliver this significant Christian speech at his school. We are reminded of the words in Philippians 4:6-7, "In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus." We affirm Grandfather Bruce's request.
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up Ethan to Your throne of grace. We ask that You bestow upon him Your supernatural peace, a peace that transcends all human understanding. Calm his anxious heart and grant him mental and emotional clarity as he prepares to speak. Let there be no fear in him. We believe you are willing and able to bring peace. Likewise, we are reminded how Jesus calmed the disciples in Mark 4:39, "And he awoke and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, “Peace! Be still!” And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm."
We pray that Ethan's words will be guided by Your Holy Spirit, glorifying Your name and spreading the good news of Jesus Christ. Give him the courage to stand firm for You and remind him that You are always with him. Help him to speak your truth confidently and with conviction. We believe you are willing and able to give him the words.
Let us also remember the words of Jesus in Matthew 10:19-20, "But when they deliver you up, don’t be anxious how or what you will say, for it will be given you in that hour what you will say. For it is not you who speak, but the Spirit of your Father who speaks in you."
In this time of need, let Ethan's faith be strengthened, knowing that You are faithful and that You have promised never to leave him nor forsake him. We stand in agreement, believing that Ethan's speech will be a testament to Your goodness and grace.
Lastly, we remember the wisdom of the Psalmist who wrote in Psalm 138:3, "In the day when I called, you answered me. You encouraged me with strength in my soul." We believe Ethan will also be encouraged with strength.
As a final note, we remind Grandfather Bruce and Ethan of the importance of praying in the name of Jesus Christ. It is only through His name that we have access to God the Father and it is only by His name that we can be saved. As it says in Acts 4:12, "There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved!"
Thank you, Grandfather Bruce, for reaching out. We are confident that God will hear your prayers and act on behalf of Ethan.