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Dearest Lord,

Thank you for giving me the opportunity to pray this prayer to you. The crosses I am carrying that I can think of are the heavy workload of multiple subjects just a few weeks into the session and worry over what my future will look like in a country that values what I want to be the way it does -- which is to say, not at all. I ask for the grace of perseverance, so that I may not turn back at the first sign of adversity. Furthermore, I ask for the grace of empathy, so that any suffering I experience does not make me selfish and blind to anyone who needs help themselves and thus keep myself close to You. I do not know what your plan for me is, but I have faith that You know what is best for me. I ask all these in Jesus' name. Amen.

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

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

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I ask for the grace of strength and fortitude. As I come into the peak of the semester, I pray to have the strength to carry my cross in both my academics and personal life. I also pray for fortitude to hang on despite suffering and difficulty-- knowing there will always be a light at the end of the tunnel.

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Dear Lord, first and foremost, thank you for calling me into your grace once more. I know that we've never had the best connection, but I thank you for being as constant of a presence as you could be despite me turning away time and time again. I'd rather not name all the crosses I am carrying on this Padlet board, but I trust that you know each and every single one that has been put on my shoulders. It's been difficult carrying all these crosses throughout the years and I just wish for the strength, courage, and perseverance to continue carrying them all, as well as faith to trust that it will all lead somewhere worthwhile. Please give me the wisdom to navigate through these crosses well and not let them overwhelm me again. Thank you for taking the time to listen to me today. Amen.

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

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

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I would like to request for the strength to keep on going in life. It is already hard finding something to want to live for everyday, and I know the only reason that I am alive is because it takes too much effort to die. As I go through the difficulties during the peak of this semester, I would like to pray for the strength to keep going and hang on regardless of how much I want to give it all up. I pray that I would be able to find the ability in myself to find something worth living for day by day, until I no longer treat it as a crutch.

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

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

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I pray to remember how it is to be happy again. I want so badly to feel joy. I pray for strength and courage to face the world ahead despite my grief, and no longer run away from reality.

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Dear God,

Thank you for your divine presence and this time that I'm sharing with you. The crosses I am carrying now are related to my academic hardships, specifically the heavy workload that can be stressful to bear. As I approach midterms it has become challenging to maintain a good work - life balance. I ask you lord for the grace of your guidance, to give me the resolve and determination to complete my academic tasks. I give my soul to you, I entrust you with everything that is set in your plan for me.

Amen

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Dear God,

In the midst of the uncertainties that cloud my path, I come before You, with the crosses I bear. The weight of indecision and frustration looms over me as I contemplate my future career. Grant me the strength to carry and overcome this burden with grace and perseverance.

As I journey through this challenging time, I humbly seek Your assistance. Shower upon me the graces I need, and enlighten my mind with clarity and understanding so that I may discern my vocation. Guide my steps and lead me to the place where I can best serve others. Fill my spirit with confidence, courage, and trust in Your providence. Help me to relinquish my anxieties and fears, and may I find solace in Your presence and assurance in Your promises.

Amen.

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

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

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Lord, thank you for the opportunity to once again talk to you and ask for your guidance. There are many crosses that I have to bear, from responsibilities as a student, as a son, as a friend, and as an organization member. I ask for the courage to face the challenges ahead of me, for perseverance to help me see these through, for integrity to let me avoid wrongdoing just for the sake of good, and compassion to remind myself what I'm doing all of this for. I may not know the specifics of the plan you have for me, but I know in my heart that you will continue to guide towards what I ought to be, one step at a time. Amen.

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I pray to find a sense of clarity. As I navigate my relationships, I ask to gain a deeper grasp on what those connections mean to my journey and my life, and to be able to make hard, but necessary decisions. I pray for fortitude and strength in myself.

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Dear Lord, please guide me as I go through the midterms. Give me strength and courage to finish all of my academic requirements and attend to my responsibilities in these tiring times. Help me cope with stress and give me the perseverance to bear the crosses I am carrying. I trust all of these things to you, Amen.

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Lord God, as I enter this stage of my life, I am faced with much responsibilities and burdens that I would need to carry. I pray for strength and guidance as I venture through this journey of life. May You guide those facing their burdens; to help them realize that they have Your grace guiding them towards the correct path.

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I come to you oh Lord to guide me in facing this existential weight. In these trying times, I call upon you Lord that my burden be eased, and my heart not grow weary as I face these challenges head on. Though there will be instances when I will view my future bleak, not knowing where I would soon be, I entrust in your goodness oh Lord to lead me where I should be, to direct me where I am needed, and to fill me with the courage to fulfill this.

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Dear Lord, I am at a point in my life where I face many challenging aspects. Bless me lord that I may be able to face my struggles. To overcome negative habits, to choose the kind options in response to dealing with pears who have been unkind, to realize that mistakes and hardships are part of life, I entrust these crosses to you Lord. I ask for the grace of perseverance and guidance that I may be able to overcome with these challenges as You see fit. I pray that I can continue to grow and become a better person to continue doing acts of service and love in your glory.

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Lord God,

Thank You for the gift of life, being able to experience the marvels of being Your creation and with the glory of being made in Your image. Forgive me for my sinfulness and though I am not totally worthy, allow me to glorify and serve you as I bear my own cross. This cross is merely insignificant to your own suffering due to the choices I have made. As a student, I hope that I may use the gifts you have given me and not let it go to waste. As a member of my family, I hope that I can always embody the love you have showered upon me. And as a neighbor to everyone, I hope that I can continue to serve now and in the future.

Therefore, I ask you Lord God to enable me to move forward despite all temptations, setbacks and discouragements there is in this world. Allow me to see the bigger picture and not to get lost due to my own selfish desires. Fuel me with compassion to see a greater purpose for myself as a Christian and may I always be reminded of my commitment to you. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.

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Heavenly Father,

I thank you for giving me the gift of life and the blessing of family. I am grateful for the many opportunities that You have provided us, and I ask for Your guidance in discerning so that every choice I may make will be for Your greater glory. Please help me understand that sometimes what I want for myself may differ from your will. I am far from my family, Lord God, and I ask for strength and wisdom to carry out whatever you ask of me. I pray that my family will be kept healthy, happy, and far from any harm and sin. I ask you to bless my family and me with the heart and mind that even in solitude, we may be able to grow more lovingly. I offer this prayer for the people who also suffer from loneliness and the ones who struggle with being far from home. I pray that they will always find a friend. Ad Majorem dei Gloriam. Amen.

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Lord,

Please grant me the patience and the courage to live in the moment. Everyday, I carry with me the burning desire to become more than I am currently. Please help me to remember that the person I am today is also the person I wished to become in the past.

Thank you for this life you have given me.

Amen.

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Dear God,

Thank you for this opportunity to reconnect with you through this recollection. I know that You know very well the struggles I am currently facing as I try to find my purpose, especially in my academic pursuits. I humbly ask that You give me the strength to persevere and not let my failures and anxious thoughts keep me from fulfilling Your will that You've designed for me. Please continue to remind me that You will never put me in a situation I cannot overcome because all things are possible with You. I pray that You'll help me feel Your presence, be with me every step of the way, and give me the courage to face the uncertainties that lie ahead. I ask that You continue to remind me that You have a plan for me and that after suffering, there is always salvation. Through this, I hope to strengthen my faith in Your love and guidance.

In Jesus' name,

Amen.

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

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I pray for patience and guidance in properly handling my relationships within and outside my family. I hope to achieve a healthier lifestyle so that I may live without certain conditions and limitations that may hinder me from doing the things I want and reaching my goal of sustainable happiness.

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Dear God, I thank you for giving me the courage to recognize and admit the crosses I face everyday. As I live to conquer each and every one of them, I hope you continuously give me the strength to push through, the wisdom to choose my battles, and the reminder to appreciate those around me.

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

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

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I pray that God hears me ask for His guidance to discern about my choices moving forward into adulthood. Grant me the courage and patience to immerse myself into different roles that You have planned out for me, and that I may succeed in improving myself while doing so. I've been nervous about whether I'll do good in the new things that I'll try, and I pray that I find it in me to see every good and bad thing as something that will shape me for the better.

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Heavenly Father,

In the quiet moments of reflection, I come before You bearing my crosses—each challenge and sorrow that weighs heavily on my heart. These burdens, though hidden from the world, are known to You. Help me to not carry them alone but to place them in Your loving hands. Grant me the grace of courage, to face each day with hope rather than despair. Bless me with the strength to endure and the wisdom to see the lessons woven within my trials. May Your peace, which surpasses all understanding, guard my heart and mind as I navigate these difficulties. I ask for the virtue of patience, to accept the unfolding of Your plan, and the fortitude.

Amen.

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Dearest Lord,

To start, thank you for giving the strength to carry my crosses. They may be hard to carry at times but, they are integral to me and those around me. I hope that you continue to provide me with the fortitude to carry on.

I ask in that you continue to guide me in your name. Amen.