We understand that you're feeling anxious and stressed about serving as a juror, and we want to assure you that God cares about your concerns. Let's bring your request before the Lord in prayer and seek His guidance through the Scriptures.
Firstly, it's important to remember that God is sovereign over all things, including the hearts of kings and judges Proverbs 21:1 "The king's heart is in Yahweh's hand like the rivers of water. He turns it wherever he desires.". We can pray for God to move in the judge's heart and grant you a deferral if it is His will.
However, we also want to encourage you to trust in God's strength and provision, even in difficult situations. The Apostle Paul reminded Timothy that "God didn't give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control." 2 Timothy 1:7. While it's natural to feel anxious, we can ask God to replace our fear with His peace and strength.
Let's also remember that Jesus Christ Himself is our great high priest who sympathizes with our weaknesses Hebrews 4:15 "For we don't have a high priest who can't be touched with the feeling of our infirmities, but one who has been in all points tempted like we are, yet without sin.". We can approach the throne of grace with confidence, knowing that He understands our struggles.
Now, let's pray:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up our sister/brother who is feeling anxious and stressed about serving as a juror. Lord, You know her/his heart and the fears she/he is facing. We ask that You would intervene and move in the judge's heart to grant a deferral if it is Your will.
However, if it is Your purpose for her/him to serve, we pray that You would fill her/him with Your peace, strength, and wisdom. Help her/him to trust in You and to be a light for You in the jury room.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
Lastly, we want to remind you that God is always with you, and He will never leave you nor forsake you Deuteronomy 31:6. Trust in Him, and He will guide you through this situation. If the thought of being part of a jury and judging others is making you uncomfortable then pray for God to remove you from that position. God will not give us more than we can handle 1 Corinthians 10:13.