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Heavenly Father,

I pray that you grant me the strength to overcome my crosses. Give me patience and grace to get through my academics this semester. Give me more compassion in my relationships with family and friends. Give me a clear mind when I ponder upon my vocation and continue in Your mission.

Amen.

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Lord God,

I humbly ask for Your guidance and for You to bless me with the strength and wisdom to get through the days and the crosses that come with each day. I entrust in You that there is a path set for me that will lead me towards great opportunities and towards building a great future for myself. I pray that you guide me to embrace my crosses and also learn from this rather than dwelling on them as something negative.

Amen.

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Dear Lord,

Thank you for not letting me give up when I was at my rock bottom. I believe that I have come out of it as a better person - stronger, wiser, and happier. I hope that I am on the right path and if I am not, I pray that You guide me gently to the path that You have willed for me. Please help me overcome all the negative feelings, pain, and regrets that continue to haunt me. I pray for wisdom, success, strength, and the well-being of my loved ones. But most of all, I pray for genuine happiness.

Amen.

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Dear God,

In the quiet corners of my heart, I bring before You the complexities that color my days. In the ebb and flow of emotions and thoughts, I find myself seeking Your guidance amid the challenges that whisper in the recesses of my being.

Grant me the strength to face the storms within, to navigate the scattered paths of my mind with a steadying hand. In moments of anxiety, be the calming presence that soothes the restless waves of worry.

Illuminate my journey with Your light, guiding me through the shadows of uncertainty. May I find solace in Your understanding, a sanctuary for the struggles that remain unspoken. Help me cultivate patience and self-compassion.

In the silent spaces where words fall short, may Your grace be a whisper of comfort, and Your love a source of unwavering support. Grant me resilience to rise above the challenges and discover strength in vulnerability.

Amen.

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Heavenly Father,

I pray that you will give me strength through these next few months, that I will have enough strength to get through the hardships I know I will encounter. I trust that you will not give me something that I cannot handle, and I pray that I will be strong enough to endure these hardships.

Please guide me in what I am set to accomplish, and in the the things that I will have to encounter. I hope that in all these things, I will be able to see the goodness, and find happiness in them.

Amen.

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Heavenly Father,

You have witnessed all of my silent cries, sharpest pains, darkest nights, and shortness of breath for the past years, and I thank you for always staying by my side. Your loving presence enlightened me that someday everything will be better, easier, and happier. You have taught me the hardest ways that some things are meant to let go and some are meant to be cherished.

I trust you with all my heart that your plan will always be greater than mine. I hope you grant me the strength and courage to all of the challenges I will face. Along with wisdom and goodness to make the best and loving decision that I will make.

Amen.

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Heavenly Father,

Thank You, Lord, for always being there by my side, even when I falter and doubt. You have been my constant companion, guiding me through the lowest points in my life and rejoicing with me in moments of success.

Today, I lift my remaining years in college to You. May You be with me as I pursue excellence in my studies. Grant me the wisdom and the perseverance to learn and succeed. May You free me from the fear of rejection and failure. Remind me that with You, all things are possible. Help me to trust in Your plan for my life, knowing that You have great things in store for me.

Lord, I entrust these crosses to You, for I believe that You will grant me the courage to face each challenge with faith. I lay down before you the burdens that weigh heavy upon my heart.

I surrender myself entirely to You, Lord, knowing that Your love never fails, and may Your will be done in my life.

Amen.

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Lord,

May you watch over me in every step that I take and every decision that I make. May you never let me stray away from you for you are the light of my life. Your loving presence in the darkest moments in my life is what keeps me going. May you remind me of your Love every time that I stray far away from your Loving presence. You are my dwelling place, O Lord.

Amen.

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Dear God,

I pray for healing, Lord, for my inner child who has borne the weight of responsibilities beyond her years. I pray for the wounds of losing my father to be soothed, and for the strength I've mustered to be transformed into a gentle vulnerability.

Thank You, God, for being my constant companion, even when I may not seek Your guidance as often as I should. I trust in Your divine will for me and my mother, believing that You are leading us towards a future filled with Your grace and purpose.

Help me, O Lord, to turn my pain into something meaningful, to find light in the midst of darkness, and to walk in the path of hope that You have laid before me. May Your love surround me, Your wisdom guide me, and Your peace fill me, now and always.

Amen.

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Dear Lord,

Please bear witness to the complexities of my heart and my mind. As I juggle my responsibilities and goals in life, I seek for your guidance and support, to bring peace to my struggles and lead me to the correct path. Grant me the confidence and resilience to navigate the challenges I face. Transform my weaknesses into strengths and reignite my passion to persevere and progress.

I express heartfelt gratitude, Lord, for your unwavering presence and meaning you infuse into my trials. May your loving guidance continue to sustain me through every trial and triumph.

Amen.

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Lord,

Thank you for Your constant guidance in my life. Oftentimes, I take your presence for granted. Please give me the heart to seek you out more often, in place of the love and validation I seek elsewhere. It is not in their words of criticism or affirmation that I should lean on, for your love and acceptance are enough to sustain me, Lord.

Amen.

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Heavenly Father,

Thank you for giving me this life to bring goodness and hope to the world. While I am thankful for all of the talents and abilities you have provided me, I raise to you the apprehensions and crosses that continue to torment me. I seek your comfort and guidance, and hope that You provide me with fortitude in facing all of the challenges in this life. Please continue to guide me toward the path that promotes equality and justice in whatever vocation I will aspire to accomplish. Please enlighten me and those who will accompany me to this path of vocation. I hope to becoming more and more loving like You as I dedicate my life to this vocation.

Amen.

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My Loving God,

With everything I am going through right now, I pray that you continue to stay with me. Even if there are multiple times when I remove myself, purposely or not, I hope that you never leave me.

Thank you for your endless love and for providing for me and my family. The past few months haven't been the best, but I pray that I may find the light after this tunnel. I may have certain plans and wants for my life, but your will and plans for me is what I shall look forward to experiencing or seeing.

I entrust everything to you, oh Lord, please give me the strength, wisdom, patience, and love to get through my days.

Amen.

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Dear God,

I thank You for all that You have generously given me in this life. My family, my friends, my talents, and my gifts. I thank You for Your loving presence in my days of joy and sorrow.

Guide me, Dear God, as I find myself trapped in the binding grips of my crosses. Help me navigate through them, for I know that it is Your will to direct me towards the path that responds to Your call. Give me the patience and strength to deal with them, as I yearn to overcome them, not only for myself, bit for those dear around me.

I entrust everything to You, Dear God.

Amen.

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Dear God, I pray that you give me the wisdom to be able to discern with a clear mind and open heart. Now that I am facing a critical point of decision in my life, I hope that Your voice remains clear and choose a path that You have called me to walk in. I ask for your grace and fortitude, that I may overcome challenges that come my way.

Amen.

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Dear God,

I come to you today with a heart full of emotion. On one hand, my heart is full of gratitude for all of the wonders that you have made. Thank you for giving me this beautiful day, especially one where I encountered You.

However, my God, I come also to you with a heavy heart. A sad heart. A broken heart. I am in so much pain, Lord. I feel so lonely. I feel so exhausted. I feel that I am so unworthy of love. The crosses that I am currently carrying are too much to handle. I may look okay in front of everyone, but in truth, I am carrying all of these burdens. I ask you, my God, to guide me through all of these trials and tribulations. To lighten my load. To give me a sign that everything is going to be alright.

Not my will, but Yours be done. I lift up everything to You.

Amen.

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Dear God,

I acknowledge that I have many shortcomings that accompany my own personal struggles and challenges. I also admit that there are times wherein I want to just ignore these challenges. I pray that with your help and guidance, I will be able to get through these struggles and challenges in your light. I humbly ask for your constant light, hope, and grace to help me overcome the challenges that come my way.

Amen

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Heavenly Father,

I feel lost and weary, burdened by the weight of my responsibilities. The path ahead seems unclear, and doubt clouds my mind. Grant me, I pray, the patience to navigate these uncertainties and the unwavering perseverance to keep moving forward, trusting in your guiding light.

Amen.

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Lord,

I pray that you come into my heart and grant me guidance as I go through the path I chose to take. In all honesty, I am unsure of this path and I do get scared, sad, and tired from all the crosses I have in my academic, org, social, and even my personal life. I pray that you continue to help me through these crosses as I fulfill my vocation. Please help me choose the more loving option in all I do. Please help me persevere because it does get hard sometimes. May the sufferings I experience transform into a deeper trust in myself and in You as I continue my own specific vocation to your call to love. Thank you, Lord.

Amen.

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Almighty Father,

I humbly surrender everything into Your hands. In Your name, all of the worries, fears, miseries, and sorrows in our hearts shall vanish. I am expressing my deepest gratitude to You, O Lord, for being with us, my family, friends, schoolmates, and fellowmen since the beginning of everything. Thank You, for blessing us with Your grace in times of joy and peace. We thank You most for comforting us in times of despair and loneliness. Your Heavenly presence ruins the selfishness in our hearts and replaces it with humility and love.

Father, please give us the strength to always have faith in You as we encounter life's challenges. Please do not give up on us. Please always be a Father to us and embrace us with Your mercy. We cannot live this wonderful life if it was not for Your love and compassion.

May the crosses of our lives lead us to the salvation of Your love. In this we ask in Your Holy Name.

Amen.

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Lord God,

I am grateful for all the blessings and sufferings I have received from you. As I walk through this journey, please do enlighten me of my vocation. Give me the strength to make use of my talents for your greater Glory. In times of need, help me fill-up that emptiness and sorrow. I know there will be moments of grief and in these unfortunate times, I seek to hear your voice in the loudest sense. Above all, look over me as I create my purposeful path. All these I offer to you in my mind, body, and soul. I cherish you God. Thank you.

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Dear God,

I pray that I may understand and remember that I am not alone. I pray that I might quiet my heart and my mind and surrender to you all the anxieties that threaten to overwhelm me.

May I choose to remember how you are with me, and be sensitive to know that I cannot do everything alone. May this humility allow to me to take things one day at a time, and to see your grace and love in everything.

Thank you, Lord.

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Dear Lord,

I pray for peace in knowing that I am doing the best that I can in everything that I do. Thank you for giving me strength when the academic and co-curricular workload are starting to pile up. Thank you for reminding me to pace myself, that all will make sense in due time according to Your plan. Give me patience and energy in all of my days, and free me from the pressures that discourage me.

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Dear God,

I humbly ask for Your continued guidance as I walk the path of healing. Grant me the strength to discover my true self and to embrace myself more deeply.

God, please bless me with the grace to tackle each day with courage. I pray to be always mindful of Your presence beside me, regardless of the challenges I may encounter. Amen.

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Dear God,

Despite all these crosses, I trust that you are here for me to learn how to accept all of them and receive all the graces that you offer. Guide me in my journey of discernment, and may I live a vocation rooted in kindness and love.

May your plans for me align with my desires.

Amen.

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Dear God,

Thank you for all the blessings you have given us. Thank you for your shining light whenever I find myself at rock bottom or amidst my darkest days. Allow me to seek forgiveness for failing to see You or Your goodness in times of darkness. Forgive me for letting Your grace be overshadowed by my fear, doubts, and despair. I am humbly asking for Your guidance as I strive to finish the journey I ventured in. Give me strength to endure the academic, financial, and health challenges I am facing. I am humbly asking that you grant me resilience, not to downplay my concerns but to help me continue where I am headed. Help me overcome the things I am overwhelmed with. Help me become a reliable and sturdy shoulder that my friends and family can lean on.

In Jesus name,

Amen.

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Lord,

Grant me strength to continue carrying my crosses. I ask You to guide me during my darkest times and lead me towards true happiness—the kind that can be only achieved through your will.

Amen

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I hope to serve the purpose You have given me. To live my life with empathy for my neighbours and to love all in the face of hardships. I ask for Your Guidance, Your Patience, and Your Love and that I may live in Your example. This cross I bear is heavy, but I shall carry it dutifully and lift others up as I do it.

Amen.

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Heavenly Father,

At these very moments, I lift up to you myself, that I may be able to see, hear and feel your presence in my life, O Holy Spirit, I pray that you send me the grace that I need. Help me to have a heart like Jesus, motivate me to help others in need, inspire me to be holier each day and open our hearts to welcome you in each moment of our lives. Be a lamp unto my feet and a light unto our path. Fill my heart with your love, fill my words and conversations with truth and grace.

Amen.

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Lord,

Thank you for your continuous guidance and protection.

As I carry my crosses, may I be reminded that all my efforts are to be lifted up to you. I ask for love and growth. Please allow me to grow patient with my challenges and use them as not only a reminder of my faith but, an opportunity to strengthen the relationships I hold with the people close to me.

Thank you for the undeserving grace you have bestowed upon me.

Amen.

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Heavenly Father,

In the shadows of my crosses, I humbly stand,

With burdens heavy, I reach for Your hand.

Grant me strength to bear what I must endure,

And wisdom to see Your grace, pure and sure.

In moments of doubt, let faith be my light,

Illuminate my path through the darkest night.

Grant me patience to endure the trials I face,

And courage to persevere with Your grace.

May Your love be my shelter in the storm,

And Your mercy, my comfort, keeping me warm.

Grant me grace to forgive and to heal,

And the strength to surrender, Your will to reveal.

In my weakness, let Your power be made known,

In my struggles, let Your glory be shown.

Guide me, O Lord, in Your infinite ways,

And lead me closer to You all of my days.

Amen.

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Heavenly Father,

As I carry the crosses of my life, may they not weigh me down but instead remind me that You will always be there for me to lean on. Grant me the grace to face each challenge with truth in Your divine will. Bless me with wisdom and discernment in order to follow Your will faithfully. May Your grace lead me closer to you each day. Amen.

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Heavenly Father,

I am seeking for your guidance to help me carry the crosses I have right now and find peace from it. Give me the strength to persevere and continue seeking for my true purpose in life and enlighten my mind on what to do. I am in a place right now where I feel confused and uncertain and I am humbly asking for your gracious help to overcome this.

Amen.

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Heavenly Father,

I ask for Your guidance in helping me decide for my future endeavors. I ask that You enlighten me with the right decisions, and that I may choose the best path for me and for those around me. I also pray that I can become the best version of myself in order for me to inspire others and help them as well with their crosses in life.

Amen.

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Heavenly Father,

In the midst of my trials and uncertainties, I turn to you with a humble heart. Please remain by my side, even when I falter or lose sight of your presence. Your steadfast love sustains me through every challenge.

I am grateful for your unwavering care and provision for me and my loved ones.

Though recent times have been difficult, I seek the hope of brighter days ahead. May I surrender my desires to your divine plan, knowing that your guidance surpasses all understanding.

Grant me the strength to persevere, the wisdom to discern your will, the patience to endure, and the love to embrace others as you do.

With faith in your infinite grace, I place my trust in you.

Amen.

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Almighty Father,

With the crosses I carry throughout my lifetime, I continue to ask for Your help and seek Your grace and guidance. Please give me courage and strength as I overcome them. I ask that You show me the right path to take and help me embrace each cross as an opportunity for growth. Thank you for being with me always.

Amen.

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Heavenly Father,

Thank you for being the safety net we can all count on as we entrust our wishes, hopes, desires, worries, and fears to You. Please grant us the grace to embrace and overcome our struggles as we do our best to navigate well in our lives as Ateneans. May we feel that we are never alone and we are always with You.

Amen

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Heavenly Father,

As I move forward with my journey as a student, with academics, extracurricular activities, and social life, grant me the strength and motivation to surpass these challenges and crosses. Help me not lose sight of my original intentions on why I chose this path. And while I continue making more decisions in my life in the future, allow me to do these with wisdom to glorify you and always choose to do what I think is right.

Amen.

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Lord,

I humbly pray that you stay with us in our moments of desolation and despair. No matter the grief that comes our way, may we be given the strength to carry on, to carry our grief while still being able to live life to its fullest and while still finding the joys you have to offer.

Amen.

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Dearest Lord,

All my life, I have constantly pursued the will of others for me, thinking that I am becoming a more loving person towards them. However, as I go further in my journey, I feel lost and unsure of my purpose and what I want. Today, I took a step towards my own path. Thank you, God, for your constant presence and guidance in my life. I am frightened and weak, but your strength enables me to take one step at a time, moving forward. I am beyond grateful for showering me with your love through the people around me–my family, my friends, and even the strangers who remind me of your presence whenever I forget that I am not alone.

I’m sorry that, with the all the angst of my teen years bottled up in the person that I am, I may not pray often. I humbly ask for your forgiveness for being reminded of your presence only on days that I am weak and suffering.

I pray to have the courage to pour out and let go of all these negative energy bottled up within me.  I pray for the healing of my inner child who has suffered the pain a child needed to be protected from and borne the responsibilities beyond her years. I pray for your guidance to lead me in or out of the path I chose, if need be, and strength to take on the unfamiliar challenges ahead.

Father, I entrust my crosses to you. Please grant me the courage, the wisdom, and the strength that I may be able to overcome them and grow into a more loving person as I pursue your most holy Will.

Amen.

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In the midst of life's trials and challenges, we come to you seeking strength, guidance, and courage. Help us to embrace our crosses with faith and trust in your love and plan for us. Grant us the wisdom to see these burdens as opportunities for growth and transformation, knowing that you walk alongside us in our struggles. May we find solace in the example of Jesus Christ, who bore his cross with courage and humility. Give us the grace to choose goodness, truth, and love in the face of adversity, knowing that through our struggles, we draw closer to you and experience your saving grace.

Amen.

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Dear Lord,

Every day presents itself with new challenges and opportunities. I seek for your guidance in making the most out of both. Guide me to be able to trust in You wholeheartedly, especially when times get difficult. Help me hear Your loving voice as I continue on in the journey of my life. Allow me to receive Your call willingly and lovingly.

Amen.

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Heavenly Father,

I humbly ask for your continuous guidance in my every day life. May I actively choose the things and make decisions that will lead me to a life that You will me to take. May I strengthen the bonds I have with my friends and family, and may I be always reminded of the beautiful things in life, which may come in all forms and kinds.

Amen.

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Lord,

In the depths of my heart, I carry burdens known only to You. They weigh heavy upon my spirit, sometimes feeling more than I can bear. Yet, I know and trust that You are always with me and ready to help shoulder these crosses that I carry.

Please grant me the grace of patience, Lord, to endure these trials with steadfast faith. Strengthen me with Your love, so that I might find solace in your presence with me amidst life's challenges. Please grant me courage, Lord, to face each day with hope, knowing that Your grace sustains me in every moment.

Please guide me, O Lord, along the path of your will and plan, that I may find peace in surrendering my burdens to You. Grant me the wisdom to recognize Your hand at work in my life, even amidst the storms and obstacles thrown my way. Help me to trust in Your divine plan, knowing that You work all things for the good of those who love You.

May Your grace be my constant companion, lifting me up when I falter and guiding me towards the light of Your eternal love. Amen.

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Lord,

Thank you for your constant guidance throughout the difficult challenges I face in my life. My heart is full of solace and peace, every time I feel your presence. I pray that you continue to guide me and help me in the adversity I will face in the future.

Amen.

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Dear God,

Carrying my crosses is getting more difficult everyday, and I pray that you continue to strengthen my mind, body, and spirit so that I may continue living the life you have given me. Help me understand that asking for help is not a sign of weakness. Teach me to find rest in simple joys in life. Inspire me to look at each day with renewed hope and determination. I also pray that you guide the people I love who also bear their own crosses. Instill in them the value of patience and resilience as they navigate the advancing world we live in. No matter what stage of life I am in right now, I surrender it all to Your Divine Will.

Amen.

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Dear God,

As I am currently going right into my crosses, shower me your grace and guidance. For all the times that I am doubting your presence or the meaning of everything that is happening to me---embrace me. Heavenly Father, I know that you are always watching over me. As I try my best to overcome these crosses, grant me the power to be strong and enduring just as You did for our salvation. Help me to be like You. I am offering all my crosses now to You, my Lord. Strengthen me.

Amen.

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Father God, I am currently going through one of the most unexpected crosses of my life. It has made me feel exhausted, discouraged, and anxious. However, I ask you to keep reminding me that it is worth it to be patient in this season of waiting. Embrace me in your wings of love and hope, that I may feel reassured despite going through the unknown. I have seen you through the races I have completed in my life, and though this one I am in feels like such a long marathon, I know one thing, that you'll be at the finish line just like you always do, and in fact, you are running with me towards the end. This is just one of those hard races wherein I feel like I am not well trained and conditioned to run in, but you are there as a source of my power and endurance nonetheless; that you will sustain me. This is one of the many I will still be facing, but also one of the many I had already gone through. "Malayo pa, pero malayo na." It is not just me facing this challenge of carrying crosses, in fact, there are many of us who are tired. I trust that in coming to you, we will find rest. Thank you for being a God so personal and so gracious. You are my lifeline. Amen.

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I cannot thank you enough for the gift of love and hope that make my life meaningful despite the crosses that I have been encountering. Thank you for surrounding me with amazing people that reminds me of Your goodness and brings light into my life especially when I am lost, scared, distressed, or in doubt and conflict. I can't believe I was able to survive the crosses that had gone through my life, and that is because of You and Your instruments which serve as blessings in my life. Now, that I am closer to my Senior Year, I pray for guidance in terms of the decisions I make, and strength to be able to thrive in the environments that I would be. I pray for good health, safety, and peace of mind and heart for my family, myself, friends, and loved ones. May I be able to make myself better to be able to serve to alleviate the suffering in this world. Amen. -C