We join you in thanking Jesus for His goodness and mercy in your life, especially for helping you with your math exams. It's wonderful to see your heart of gratitude and repentance, acknowledging your sins to God is the start to forgiveness.
As we approach your English board exam, we stand with you. First, remember that our sins are forgiven by the blood of Jesus Christ and that if we confess our sins, then God is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. By walking in the light of the Lord, the blood of Jesus, His son, purifies us of all our sin.
Fastings are not specifically necessary by scripture to the Christian. Jesus said that his disciples fast when he is gone, but he did not say that all Christians should fast. It should not be a public display and should be done in private. Make sure that you are not fasting to follow a law or because you think that you must fast, as that would be a hypocritical fasting. We do not fast because of a specific law, but we may when we want to draw closer to God.
However, be careful not to let the stress or difficulty of fasting make you a hypocrite. We are told to be alert and of sober mind. Our enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Be sober-minded, be watchful. Your adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.
Jesus himself tells us not to worry about our life or what we will eat or drink, but to seek his kingdom and his righteousness. We are also told that whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable, if anything is excellent or praiseworthy, think about such things. Then the God of peace will be with you.
God does not want us to be anxious or worried, but to pray about everything. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Remember that all power belongs to God and that God is the only one who has authority over our lives. It is God who works in us to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose.
Before you start writing your English exam, remember that God will give you the wisdom if you ask for it. If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking. If you truly want God's will in your life, then ask for wisdom.
Let's pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before you, lifting up our brother/sister in Christ, asking for Your guidance and wisdom as he/she prepares for the English board exam. Lord, give them the strength to resist anxiety and the peace that surpasses all understanding. Grant them a healthy body and a sound mind to tackle the challenges ahead. Help them to rely on Your wisdom and not on their own understanding, trusting in You to direct their paths.
Lord Jesus, you have promised to complete the good work that You have started in us. Help our brother/sister to be strong, keep them from worrying or being anxious, and help them to trust in You. Help them to do well in the exam, not for their own glory, but for Yours.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
