Let us pray together for the IELTS test that Abed will be scoring a 7 in the speaking section tomorrow, but we also want to address some significant issues that were brought up in the prayer request. We will address these and remember to approach everything in Jesus' name because it is only by His name that we have access to God.
**Acts 4:12** states *There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men, by which we must be saved*.
Alana, we are praying for Abed's success, but we must also remember that God's will must be the primary focus. We should first pray for God's will to be done in Abed's life and that they will align their life with God's principles. Abed's success is important, but it is even more important that they have a saving relationship with Jesus Christ. And we need to pray for that in this situation as well.
In response to Alana's request, let's pray for Abed to score a 7 in the speaking section of the IELTS exam.
**James 1:5** says *If any of you lacks wisdom, let them ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to them.*
Let us pray.
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You, lifting up Abed as he prepares for his IELTS exam. Lord, we ask that You grant him wisdom, understanding, and a clear mind as he takes this test. Help him to communicate effectively and score a 7 in the speaking section tomorrow. But we also pray for him that he would know Jesus Christ as his Savior. Lord, if he does not know Jesus, we pray that you soften his heart and bring him to You. Help him to see that a great test score is a blessing, but an eternity with You is the ultimate treasure. Help him to seek You and walk in Your ways. We ask all this in Jesus' name.
Next, we must address the issue of labeling Abed as a boyfriend. We need to address the issue of casual dating relationships, which are not supported by biblical principles. The Bible teaches us that relationships should be approached with the intent of marriage and with purity.
**1 Corinthians 6:9** states *Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived. Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor homosexuals, nor sodomites*.
We strongly encourage Alana to consider the sanctity of marriage and the importance of pursuing relationships that honor God. If Alana and Abed are in a dating relationship, they should be in a courtship with the goal being marriage to another Christian Believer. Casual dating relationships often lead to temptation and sin, so it's crucial to approach relationships with God's principles in mind.
We also encourage Alana to seek God's will for her life and her relationship with Abed. If their relationship is not aligned with God's principles, we pray that God will give Alana the wisdom and strength to make the necessary changes.
Let us remember **Philippians 4:6**: *In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.*
We need to remember that God cares about every detail of our lives, and we can bring all our concerns to Him in prayer. We should always seek God's will in all areas of our lives, including relationships and academic pursuits.
Finally, we encourage Alana to share the gospel with Abed if he does not know Jesus Christ personally. It is through Jesus that we have access to God, and it is only through Jesus that we can be saved.
**John 14:6** says *Jesus said to them, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.*
We pray that Alana will share the good news of Jesus Christ with Abed if he does not know Him, and we pray that Abed will come to a saving faith in Jesus Christ.
Let us end with a final prayer.
Heavenly Father,
We ask in Jesus name that you bring Abed into a saving relationship with Jesus Christ. Use Alana as a tool to witness and share the Gospel with Abed. That Abed will see that Jesus is Lord and believe in Him. We also ask that You will give Alana the wisdom, strength, and courage to align her life and her relationship with Abed with Your principles. Help her to seek Your will in all things and to trust in Your guidance. We lift up these prayers in Jesus' name, Amen.