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One of the crosses I carry is the constant pressure to excel in academics while balancing extracurricular activities and personal growth. The challenge of meeting high expectations, both from myself and others, can often feel overwhelming.

I wish to entrust this weight of expectation, self-doubt, and anxiety to the Lord. I seek the grace of strength and perseverance to embrace these challenges with a positive mindset. I ask for wisdom to discern the right path and the courage to accept my limitations.

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One of my crosses is the pressure of juggling all my responsibilities and the feeling that I don't have enough time. It’s hard to keep up the quality of my work when everything seems to happen at once. And even with that, I struggle with the idea of letting go of some commitments because they help me manage my academic stress, even though they add to my workload.

Prayer:

As I carry my crosses, I come before You with a humble heart. Help me to embrace the challenges I face and find strength in my struggles. Grant me the grace to manage my responsibilities without compromising the quality of my work. When I feel overwhelmed, remind me that I can lean on You for support.

Please guide me in making wise choices about my commitments, helping me to balance my obligations while still caring for my well-being. Fill me with peace and resilience as I navigate these burdens, and help me to see Your presence in my journey.

Thank You for being my constant source of hope and love.

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My main cross involves and stems from my struggle with self-confidence. It often holds me back from stepping into new environments that could offer valuable learning opportunities. I tend to overthink and doubt myself, which limits my ability to embrace unfamiliar experiences that could help me grow.

Prayer:

Dear Lord, grant me the courage to step beyond my fears and trust in the path You have envisioned for me. Help me embrace new experiences with an open heart, and guide me to see opportunities for growth in my life. Bless me with your grace and remind me that I am never alone in my journey. Let Your presence be my constant source of strength and peace as I walk the path You have set for me.

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Many of my crosses are rooted in uncertainty, anxiety, fear. I recognize that uncertainty in my life, and especially in taking on new commitments, is welcome and often necessary to open myself up to new possibilities. And yet, I still struggle to let go of unnecessary anxieties and fears in committing to something new. Gusto kong magtaya, ngunit natatakot akong mabigo ...

I humbly ask you, Lord, to give me the strength to wholeheartedly commit to the beliefs, people, relationships that are important to me; to arrange and cultivate my life in such a way that I may not lose sight of these commitments; and to courageously accept the crosses that will surely come with them. Allow me to accept failure and its possibility as part of the process, not as its end. Allow me to seek and discover new opportunities with an open mind and heart, knowing full well that things may not always go the way I expect or want them to go, but being willing to try anyway.

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A large cross that I have to carry in the past few years is generally being a college student. The suffering hadn't hit me in the first year but the second year tested me in in a lot of ways such as academics and other people. By the third year, there are times where I'd rather not have the ability to think because I have to be weighted down by the workings of my own personal cage which is called the brain.

Prayer:

Lord, I come to you with the personal struggles and challenges that I bear. I acknowledge all the pains and aches that cause me to feel this way. I seek the strength to carry me when I suffer, to calm my mind when it becomes restless, and to guide me when I am lost. I place my trust in you knowing that You can lighten my burdens and bring me at peace to accept my ups and downs.

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One of the crosses I carry is balancing school, life and other responsibilities in conjunction with my current mental illness. It's hard already that I need to do school work and work outside, but also my mental condition needs to be accounted for. Stress is also very hard to manage.

Prayer:

Almighty yet loving Father, I come to you with these crosses and struggles that I bear. Please give me the strength to endure and the wsidom/guidance to pick the right choices when temptation arises. Amen

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Dear, God

I thank you for everything you have done for me, whether it be the countless blessings you have given me such as life, family, friendships, teachings or even the sad times. One of the crosses I carry is the cross of expectation wherein I constantly feel the stress and burden to carry out actions simply to please others rather than myself. I pray to God that you can aid me in understanding and dealing with my cross. AMEN

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One of the crosses that I bear is that I always worry about how can I take care of my parents especially as they are getting older throughout the years. I always wonder how I should provide for them and if I’m working hard enough to achieve this goal especially as I am an only child. I pray that God will provide me with the grace of patience, and guidance as I grow and develop as a person in faith. I pray that they will provide me the strength to work harder to achieve my goals for my family.

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One of my crosses is the pressure to stay on the Dean's List. Because I am currently a student leader, I am having a difficult time juggling everything and just doing my best. I tend to need a lot of rest or just sometimes drained from everything. I want to entrust my worries to the Lord and have Him strengthen me. I need the Lord's guidance, love, and care as I overcome my cross. I need to be reminded everyday that He is with me and will lead me in the right path. I need to be reminded that whatever happens, God has a plan.

Prayer:

Dear Lord, you have blessed me with this prestigious school and the opportunity to lead others. I am grateful for every day of my blessed life. Please continue to guide me and be with me, lifting the weights of my shoulders. I will remind myself every day of your plan and to continue to put all my trust in you. All that I do is for your glory Lord. Please help me as I carry out Your will. Thank you for your endless love and overflowing blessings. Amen.

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One of my crosses is my own deteriorating mental health. Everyday, I feel like nothing can be expected with my life. I want to be better but the things surrounded me like my low scores in school does not help.

I pray that my crosses in life will be just a learning lesson and I would be able to move forward and reflect upon it. I ask for peace and happiness in my life because I want to live the best one possible.

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One of the crosses I carry would be struggling with a deep fear of failing or making mistakes in my academic life. The constant lingering fear caused a lot of anxiety and stress. Balancing school responsibilities while managing this fear feels overwhelming and contradictory at times.

Prayer:

Lord, I bring to You the heavy burden of dear and anxiety I feel in my classes. I ask for Your guidance to help me trust in Your plan, even when I fear mistakes. Please grant me the courage to face my challenges and to gain the peace to accept growth that comes from both successes and failures. Amen.

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One of the big crosses I carry that I wish to entrust to the Lord is my struggle with being bitter with a particular family member. Although I have forgiven them for their actions, I often find myself remembering their actions and the hurt it caused me. I truly love and care for them, but it is just difficult at times. I hope the Lord could supply me with grace and patience as I continue my healing process and so that I could genuinely form a healthy relationship with my family member.

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The biggest cross I carry now is getting through this semester, which is pivotal in my course. I have a lot of majors, and I struggle with the constant worry of not knowing if I will meet certain retention requirements.

Prayer:

Heavenly Father,

I place my fears and anxieties at the foot of the Cross. Grant me peace and serenity as I go through this semester, trusting in Your divine providence and Your will for me. May Your will be done, and may I have the grace to accept this will, regardless of what it is.

Amen.

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The biggest cross I carry right now that I wish to entrust with the Lord is handling being kicked out of my course. I hope that the Lord can provide me with hope and patience as I find a new path for myself and accept that everything happens for a reason.

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What crosses are you carrying now that you wish to entrust to the Lord?

The crosses that I carry are the numerous responsibilities that I currently have. It has pressured me to excel both in and out of school but these demands have pushed me to my limits and I am at a plateau state. Although, I believe that it is a gift from God to be put in this position I sometimes look back at the time when I was able to have time for myself.

What graces do you need from the Lord to help you embrace and overcome your cross?

Lord as I carry these crosses, I hope that you continue to help lift this weight of my shoulder. It is with a gracious heart that I hope you continue to give me the will and the strength to go on with this journey that you have entrusted me with. Help me that I may be able to find the joy and peace you wish for me to find in my vocation.

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My main cross is the heavy load of schoolwork and my struggle with self-doubt. I often worry that I’m not good enough, which makes it hard for me to focus on my studies. I fear falling behind or not understanding what I’m learning, and this stops me from asking for help. I know there are chances for me to grow, but my worries hold me back from trying new things that could help me learn better.

Prayer:
Dear Lord, please help me as I deal with these challenges. Give me the courage to face my fears and believe in myself. Help me to study with an open heart and a clear mind, even when things feel tough. Remind me that I’m not alone and that your strength is always with me. Fill me with peace to calm my worries and give me the wisdom to handle my schoolwork so I can grow and learn without doubt holding me back.

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A huge cross I presently carry is thinking about the survival of my family and the status of my education as we are being confronted with immense financial difficulties.

I pray to the Lord that he may have mercy on us and alleviate our suffering, while strengthening us in facing this seemingly insurmountable challenge.