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Father God,

Currently, I am disheartened because despite the efforts that I put in my studies, it seems that I am being punished more than ever before. It frustrates me to an entirely different level because I, myself, don't even know how to reflect upon it nor do I even know how to come up with an answer. It is like being left in a desolate place without anything in it. At some point, I am expressing my anger towards you but ultimately, I humbly just want to kneel before Your presence. Not to receive something in return but just to simply surrender. I chose to do this because I believe in a God that is faithful - the same God who promised Abraham and the One who backed up David against the enemy.

As it is said, so I shall also say that I simply want Your will to be done and not mine.

Amen.

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Dear God,

Thank you for this opportunity to reflect and feel your presence at this very moment in my life. I ask for your forgiveness for the times when I didn't see how you were making things work for my good. I'm sorry for the times when I chose to see what I didn't have or what I couldn't do, instead of seeing how much you have blessed me with opportunities to strengthen my character and faith in you.

You know all my fears and worries for what lies ahead, but I thank you for I find comfort in knowing that as long as I take your hand and walk with you, there is nothing to fear or worry about because your plans for me are far greater than mine.

Please continue to teach me to trust in you and give me the desire to serve you in all the things that I do. As I enter this new chapter in my life, please equip me so that I may work wholeheartedly and be able to be responsible enough to care for the things you desire to entrust me with.

Remove my cup from me, Lord. May your will be done and not mine.

Amen.

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Dear God, please help me in my studies in the Ateneo, espcialy that I am about to graduate. Education has been a cross that I had to bear because I have a mental condition where most kids who have this don't graduate on time or not graduate at all. Thank you lord that I am on time and give me the strength to finish the home stretch of this part of my life.

Give me the grace of diligence, persistence, and patience, that even if sometimes this cross is too much to bear, I'll soldier on for your greater glory!

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Dear Lord,

I pray that you intercede for me in my studies as you did St. Cupertino. I pray that you give me the strength and discipline to exhaust my best efforts while confronted with the challenges to come in this school year.

Lastly, I pray that you give me the grace fulfill my academic obligations with undaunted integrity and a peaceful state of mind. I hope through your intercession I may reflect just a fragment of your unbounded intelligence and wisdom.

Amen.

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Dear Lord,

I humbly ask for your guidance in the decisions I make for my career. Committing to a path that's not for me brings me fear and guilt that I have wasted time on something that I'd need to give up.

In a time where doubt dims my mind and heart, please be the light that will tell me otherwise. Give me the gift of wisdom, and the grace of patience to believe and surrender myself in Your perfect timing.

Amen.

- Emi

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Dear Lord,

As I journey through this life,I carry my crosses, my failures, and strife.

But in my heart, I know You're there,To lift me up and show me care.

Grant me the grace to learn and grow from each mistake, help wisdom flow.
In times of doubt, please be my light, guide me through the darkest night.
Help me embrace my crosses with grace, to see the lessons in every case.

And as I stumble along life's way, lead me closer to you each day. For in Your love, I find my strength to overcome and go to any length. So, here I am, with open heart and hands, Seeking Your guidance in life's shifting sands. Amen.

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Dear God, please guide me in my journey here on Earth, that I may be able to carry the crosses you have given me with grace and charity. At times, I might have doubts on your great plan, so I hope that you will be patient with me. It is during these moments that I require your help the most so that I don't stray too far from the path of good. While it is true that my love will never come close to yours, I will still try to love you with all my heart and soul. Please guide me in being more of a listener than simply a speaker so that I get a better idea of my personal mission and vocation.

Amen.

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Dear Lord, may you continue to guide me along the path I ought to take as I find myself facing various uncertainties and struggles. May you also surround me with the people that are meant to be in my life so that I may go along in my journey alongside them. With that, I thank you for all that you have done so far as I take new steps into unknown territory in my life. Amen.

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As another set of crossroads looms in the horizon, I once again welcome that feeling of fear and anxiety onto me. The feeling so familiar, soothed before, with You and my family's presence.

Whatever happens on my journey towards those crossroads and beyond it, happens. I will continue experiencing this life until the day my journey ends; but until then, I'll enjoy this walk into the great unknown, on the path laid out upon me.

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Dear God,

Thank you very much for the life you have given me, surrounded by people who are loving, caring, and hardworking. Thank you for giving me the opportunities that I have, and the ability and time to hone certain skills that I am grateful for having.

But I am quite unsure of my future. I don't exactly have a clear and specialized path for me. May you guide me in my career after college, so that in whatever I do, I may be able to help my family and the world, as well as glorify You.

Amen.

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Dear God,

As I currently go through my life with fear and doubt in my head, please help me overcome these negative emotions so that I can maintain hope and continue pushing on. I struggle with feeling like I'm never good enough like I don't have what it takes to make it through. Please give me the strength to believe in myself and my abilities.

Help me remember that I am not alone in my journey and can always turn to You during times of doubt. I'm sorry for the times that I have lost faith in You. With the strength and hope that you have given me, I will soon fully accept You into my life.

Amen.

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Dearest Lord,

Thank you for allowing me to live another day filled with hope and kindness. I thank You for the many blessings and opportunities You have given to me throughout the years.

Please give me the strength to fight against any temptations that may limit me from accomplishing everything that I have set out for myself in Your Name. Bless me with your guidance towards what is best to do with the gifts that You have given me.

I ask of you, O Lord, that you give me hope that every incoming day will be a better future than the last and give me hope towards being in eternal happiness with You, Lord.

All this I ask, in Your Name, Lord Jesus. Amen.

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Dear God,

Every day is a mystery. It can be a wonderful gift or an unexpected challenge.  These past few days, I've encountered numerous challenges that tested my patience and tried my faith.  To say that I am unwavering, is a lie. With this, help me Lord find my way again. In my moments of doubt and despair, please open my eyes and heart to the love around me. Guide me to Your path and show me how to become an unswerving beacon of love, hope, and happiness to my loved ones and to others.

Amen.

- Y

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Dear God,

I confess that I have strayed away from you at times, but I cannot help but keep coming back to you. I am grateful for your presence in my life, especially in times when I am at my lowest. It's a presence that lightens my heavy burdens.

I have carried the cross of the fear of the future, such as the uncertainty of losing loved ones and the thought of being left alone. As such, I lay my cross before you. Please bless me with your grace to face each day and to find genuine happiness in every moment.

May your light guide me wherever and whenever I may be.

Amen.

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Dearest Lord,

Thank you for providing me with the will to get through each day. As fear and doubt, and my workload weighs me down, please help me overcome all of these. Please provide me with consistency or the will to be consistent in all the things that I do. Please guide me throughout my days so I may be able to do your will.

Help me remember you in the times that I struggle and become exhausted.

Amen

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Lord,

Thank you for giving me the strength and patient to keep on going despite how difficult it is at home. Thank you for giving me parents who understand my frustrations and fears.

It's difficult knowing how everything is so unsure. It's had seeing my cousin still unable to chew by himself, confined to soft foods as he has been for the past 8 years. It's so painful thinking of how stressed my mom is because of my aunt. It's frightening to think of how whether or not my uncle can find a kidney in time.

I'm scared, Lord, so very scared. I humbly ask you to stay by me. I need your strength. I know you will not abandon me, but even then I cannot help but worry and fear for the future. I know it isn't to the point of how Jesus felt in the Garden, but to me it is the heaviset cup I have ever held.

Give me strength. Give me patience. Lord, I need you. I silently carry this cross- I never complain about it, to ease my parents' worries.

I offer it all to you, Lord.

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Dear Lord,

I pray that you allow me to stay consistent in my studies as I'm a year away from graduating. I pray that you guide me and help me stay motivated and engaged throughout the school year, and not get too burnt out. I pray that You continue to comfort me as I constantly worry about my future. I hope I make You proud and make the most out of what I'm given.

Amen.

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Dear God,

Help me embrace the changes and challenges that I constantly encounter in my life. Junior year is a pretty tough time, and I ask for the grace of unwavering patience and commitment to help me overcome it. As difficult as it may be, please allow it to shape me into a better person with a sense of direction and purpose. May you surround me with angels who will constantly be in my presence during the good and the bad. Lastly, may everything I do be in accordance with your will, and help me discern what it is you really want for me.

Amen.

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As I am a few months into my 3rd year, more than halfway through my college life, I feel a sense of anticipiation for what's to come. But at the same time, I feel anxious and insecure with myself, wondering if I'm making the most of my time here. I know that there is so much more to life outside of the Ateneo, but I also wish to one day look fondly on my time here and build meaningful relationships with people. Is what I'm doing enough? Will I be able to graduate being proud of myself? Truly, I cannot say.

At this time, what I need is the support of my friends and family. To provide me the strength and courage to finish these last two years of my life with appreciation for the present, but also hope for the future.

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Dear God,

Thank you for giving me everything that I have. My family, friends and education give me the strength and fortitude to move past challenges and problems. Though your blessings may not seem blessings at first, I still thank you for being patient with my immaturity at times as I respond wrongly. I ask for your continued signs into forging me into becoming better.

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Heavenly Father,

I am riddled with fear and anxiety. Only You truly know what has been bothering my heart and mind. In this very moment, I humbly ask for your guidance through this time in my life. I ask for forgiveness for all the times I've disappointed you and hadn't acted the way you wished. I am sorry for the times I failed to see your works around me and failed to be grateful for them.

I thank you, Heavenly Father, for putting me where I am today. Had it not been for You,  I would not have made it this far in life. I am forever grateful for all the blessings you have bestowed upon my family, friends, and I. I ask that you protect all of the people closest to my heart that they may overcome their trials and tribulations because it hurts me to see them struggle.

Guide me, Lord. Allow me more to trust in You and Your plans for me because I know you are always there.

Amen.

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Dear lord,
I thank you for each day you give me. May you help me carry my cross and be an inspiration to others. May I be a beacon of your love and blessing that we can offer to help others carry their crosses as well. May you continue to shower me with your unwavering and unmatched compassion and love towards me.
Amen.

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Dearest Father,

As we continue our journey in our college life, help guide us so that we are able to constantly do our very best. Help us focus and be motivated when dealing with our tasks and requirements. Help us understand that by learning, it will affect more than just ourselves. Lastly we ask for your guidance in our daily discerns so that we may always follow the path of Jesus. Amen.

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Heavenly Father,

It has been a tough few weeks for me because of the things that is happening right now. I am overwhelmed with the workload both academics and extra curricular and also sometimes it feels heavy in my own home.

I ask for your guidance that I may be strong to face these obstacles and that I'll have clarity in what I'm supposed to do, in what I have to do. I feel heavy and not at peace but I trust in you Lord that you will never leave my side and that you will always guide me.

May you lead me to happiness so that I may be able to share it to others and love freely and be able to give a positive energy to those who need it.

I give all of my love and trust to you Lord, Amen.

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Dear Lord,

I come before you today with a humble heart, ready to entrust my burdens to You. I carry the crosses of anxiety and doubt that weigh heavily upon me, often clouding my judgment and understanding of myself. I ask for Your wisdom and guidance, Lord, to help me navigate these rough waters. Please grant me the strength and determination to overcome any obstacles that may arise.

May Your grace fill me with the peace that surpasses all understanding, knowing that I am never alone in my journey. With You by my side, I am fortified to overcome any cross I bear.

In Your name, I pray.

Amen.

- Lena

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Heavenly Father, in moments of uncertainty and burden, I come before You seeking guidance and strength. The crosses I bear weigh heavily on my heart and spirit, and I wish to entrust them to Your loving embrace. Grant me the grace to understand the purpose behind my trials and the patience to endure them with unwavering faith. Bless me, Lord, with wisdom to discern Your will and the courage to follow Your path, even when the way seems unclear. Nurture in me a heart of perseverance, and let Your light illuminate my steps as I strive to overcome the challenges before me. Amen.

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Almighty Father,

I praise and glorify you for the blessings you continually shower upon me and my family. Thank you for the gift of life, education, family, and most especially, the gift of Your presence. I apologize as it has been quite some time since my family and I last visited the church. Given that, I am truly grateful for this moment to connect with you. This week has proven to be exceptionally challenging for us due to the financial troubles we are currently facing. I ask for forgiveness for the times when my perception of you gets clouded by my own fears and anxieties. Sometimes, the weight of all my worries just gets the better of me.

I thank you that through this recollection, I was able to see Your goodness in all of my suffering. I place my trust in you, Lord, believing that better days are ahead.

I humbly ask for your continuous grace and blessings upon our family, especially my mother. Grant her the strength to face each new day with courage and resilience. Please guide us through these trials and provide us with the wisdom and fortitude to overcome all challenges that lie ahead.

My heart finds its rest in you. I know that your plans for me bring hope and a future.

Amen

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Dear Lord,

Throughout this past few years, I have felt lost and at times as if time had stopped for me while the world moves on. I also feel regret for the mistakes I've made and opportunities I've wasted. However, more than that, I've felt grateful that on the lowest points of my life, I've been blessed with friends, teachers, and family that has shown me undying support.

Sometimes I feel that I've grown during those struggles, but just as quickly I crumble and feel that I haven't at all. As such, during this period of transformation, I sincerely pray that I learn how to accept myself, learn from my mistakes, and become a better person. Not just because I want to repay the people who supported me, but because I know that I'm doing it to show love for myself.

Amen.

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Dear God,

I have recently been feeling tired. I pray for more strength for the weeks and days to come because it feels so hard to just keep going and doing my best in my responsibilities. Taking a step back makes me feel like I'm not giving enough to a task if I don't seem to pour my heart and soul into it. I know others have it worse than I do, so it feels extremely frustrating to have this sort of thought process. I don't know what to do. Please give me guidance and strength. Help me learn to still feel worth in myself despite this frustration and shortcoming.

I'm thankful for this opportunity to read your word. I know I'm blessed to have what I have now. Please grant me the energy to get through what You have in-store for me. Please help me be more okay.

I trust and know you always have my back. Help me be more confident in myself and in my faith in you.

Amen.

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Dear God,

As I encounter various challenges, experiences, and sufferings as a student, a daughter, and an officer, grant me the strength and courage to never grow numb and drained from them. Guide me as I face and try to overcome them with a heart aspiring for learning experiences.

I pray that I may never grow tired and forget that these crosses will help me improve myself as you are always with me and you will never leave me to drown and be numb alone.

Grant me the grace to always see the goodness and love that comes after these crosses and challenges. Ignite my heart with hope for a bright future ahead and help me especially when my heart and mind get clouded with fear and anxiety.

I thank you for your loving presence always.

Amen.

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Dear God,

Life seems to be so hard nowadays. I wake up and work, study, sleep, repeat. Most days it feels as if I am but a restless machine designed to do, do, and do. Oftentimes it gets extremely overwhelming with struggling academics, immense org-work, household responsibilities, and personal ventures. Most days, I find myself to lose sleep, lose motivation, and lose peace. I do not feel as excited to tackle things on as I once did; as if I'm losing touch with myself. Everything gets very overwhelming and I start to feel troubled.

Dearest Father please offer me guidance through this human condition of "suffering". Bring back my "Why" and show me the reason I chose to step up and take on all these responsibilities. Give me the grace, courage, and strength to carry on; the motivation to achieve the greater tomorrow that hopefully lies ahead. Give me guidance to make the right decisions and prioritize what I need to prioritize. Give me peace and solitude -- moments of rest where I may be alone but not lonely, moments where I may see loved ones and not be burdened for some time.

In Your name, I ask,
Amen

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Dear God, thank you for all the blessings that you shower upon me and my loved ones. I am thankful that I am able to eat daily and get to study in a good school. I have been feeling overwhelmed with the stress of schoolworks and figuring out what I want to do in the future so I ask that you guide me to the right path.

Amen.

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Dear God,

Currently, I am having a hard time making decisions for my career. I humbly ask that you lend me your strength and light as I walk through life. I pray that you help me instill love and resilience in myself despite the different trials and sufferings that come my way.

Amen.

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Dear God,

My path for my future is still unclear and I am unable to help myself in deciding on which path to take. I humbly ask for guidance in helping me be able to guide me to where I need to be and that path may lead me to happiness.

Amen.

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Dear God,

It has not been easy living life recently, more so after you saved my life. Things just keep getting harder. I have had such a hard time managing my emotions and often teetered on the edge of wanting to leave everything behind. I have cried so many times to the point that I'd run out of time for what I needed to do. I cannot say for sure that things have been getting better, but I have been working hard and hoping that what I've been doing could make a difference. I wish I could let go of all the pain from the violence that was enacted upon me, especially those brought by the people I loved the most.

I may often fester the desire to disappear from this world, but you told me yourself that it was not my time yet. Please give me a little more strength so I can figure all of this out. Help me to let go and stop trying to control or fix everything on my own, so that I may trust my life entirely to you. You gave me life and chose to continue it when I was about to die. Please help me see the beauty in life, the world, and humanity, and let me be a part of it before it is truly time for me to lay down in a coffin. I know that I am lost, so give me strength to be found. I have done many things to try and please others, when in all honesty I have neglected myself. Please help me learn to love myself the way that I know that you love me. Please keep me safe, away from those who are trying to hurt me. Protect my family, especially those who cannot protect themselves, and are too sick to do so. Please help my parents learn how to love themselves healthily, as I cannot do it myself, but seeing them this way makes me incredibly sad. Please help me see and believe that I've made more progress improving myself than my family would ever know. Please give me the patience to see my life through to the very end that you desire to give it. Please help me keep my disability at bay, so that I wouldn't freeze and tremble when reminded of awful things anymore. Show me how to accept life in the face of extreme adversities, in a way that I don't hurt myself.

Please show me that I am not alone.

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Dear God,

I'm here today, appreciating the opportunity to reflect on things and feel your influence on my life. I want to apologise for the instances when I was unaware of how you were arranging things for my benefit. I regret that instead of seeing all the positive things you gave me to strengthen my faith and character, I chose to concentrate on what I lacked or couldn't do.

I'm concerned and afraid about the future, but it gives me some peace of mind to know that when I walk with you, I won't have to be afraid. I'm extremely appreciative of your plans for me because they are much better than anything I could have imagined.

Please keep encouraging me to put my trust in you and to desire to do everything I can to please you. Give me the knowledge and fortitude to fulfill my obligations and take advantage of the chances you present to me as I begin this new stage of my life.

I'm asking you, God, to remove my difficulties from me in the same manner that Jesus prayed for help with his. But most significantly, I have faith in the accuracy of your intentions at all times.

Amen.

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Dear Lord,

Thank you for blessing me with the opportunities to make the most out of my life. Thank you for constantly providing me with the strength to overcome the challenges in my path. Thank you for giving me the people that I love who support me everyday. Despite the uncertainties I have in my future, the anxieties that make me afraid of leaving my comfort zone, and the struggles that hinder me, I will trust in the path you have laid out for me. Please continue to protect me in all that I do and guide me to where I am meant to be.

Amen

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Dear Lord,

Thank you for the guidance you have given me so far in the journey that has been my life so far. Although it hasnt been easy, you continue to lead me on the path that I trust is best for me according to your plans.

I pray that you continue to give this guidance to me as I continue to move forward, especially when facing tough decisions. My trust in you is full that you will not lead me astray. Though there are any unknowns in the near and distant future, I have no fear that you will leave me alone in those times and you will always be by my side.

I put my full trust in you, and all my love.

Amen

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I come before you today with a humble heart, seeking your presence and guidance in the midst of the crosses I bear. You know the challenges and struggles that weigh on my soul, and I entrust them into your loving hands.

Lord, you see the burdens I face—the pressures that burned me. They have tested my strength and shaken my spirit, but I place my trust in you, knowing that I don't have to bear them alone.

Heavenly Father, as I lift up these prayers before you, I surrender my crosses, my needs, and my journey to your divine providence. May your will be done in my life, and may I find solace and strength in your loving presence. In Jesus' name, I pray.

Amen.

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My main crosses in life may seem simple and more long-term, but it's mostly because I've already gotten through the more immediate and dire ones, being Math subjects that I seem to always have trouble with. I've gotten through those through sheer determination and praying for God's aid.

Now, my main problems are simply being overburdened by schoolwork, and worrying about my preparedness to finally graduate and start looking for and doing a job for the rest of my life. I hope God will watch over me when that does happen, and guides me to the right path for me to lead a satisfying life where I can support my family.

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Dear God,
I thank you for the strength that you have blessed me with. I thank you for the challenges you allow me to face. There is no such thing as an impossible challenge when you are with me. Despite being on the verge of giving up many times, you have never given up on me. Therefore, I will gratefully accept any and all trials that you give me, as I know that these are trials that you know I can overcome and get stronger from. In Jesus name I pray, Amen.

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I need help.

Life is quite burdensome, with all the work and smaller stresses building up. I have run out of joie de vivre, no real zest for life, no motivation nor drive to do anything.

I'd like to develop more hope for the future, and a stronger sense of purpose.

I won't address this to any one "God". If such an entity exists, they'll know anyway. I do hope, however, that maybe someone can help me figure stuff out, or that I eventually find some things on my own. After all, why wait for "heaven" at the end when there can be "heaven" now?

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Dear God,

I humbly come before you, burdened by the restlessness that weighs upon my soul and has taken a toll on my physical and mental health. Grant me the serenity to find peace in the midst of school works, work, my other commitments that I may still do them well. Give me the patience to navigate the uncertainties, and continue giving me the courage to accept the things I cannot change. Help me release the restless thoughts that disturb my heart and guide me towards a place of calm and contentment. May you be my fortress and anchor and keep me forever safe.

Amen

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Dear God,

I express my deepest gratitude for blessing me with my mother who despite single-handedly bearing the challenge of being a parent, has been doing it with grace and patience. Being away from her for college has made me realize that she is the persisting 'why', the reason why I always continue. Recently, I can't help but feel that I am disappointing her because my hard work doesn't seem to pay off in the fruits of my labor.

With this, I pray to God's grace and mercy that He reminds me everyday that I am not a failure nor a disappointment. Rather, I am His beloved. May this empower me to continue despite my crosses and forthcoming hardships --- for myself, for my mother, for others, and for God.

Amen.

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Dear Heavenly Father,

In moments of reflection, I acknowledge the crosses I bear, burdens that weigh heavily on my heart and soul. I humbly entrust them to You, Lord, believing in Your infinite wisdom and love to guide me through.

I yearn for the graces that only You can bestow upon me — strength to embrace my cross, patience to endure, and wisdom to understand its purpose. Grant me the courage to persevere, and the faith to believe that through this cross, I am drawn closer to You.

With unwavering trust, I place all my hopes and anxieties into Your loving hands, for in You, all things are made new. Be my light in the darkest nights and my guide in the challenging days ahead.

In Jesus' name, I pray.
Amen.

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Almighty Father,

Thank you for this day. Thank you for this opportunity to be able to reflect to whatever I have been through. Thank you for guiding and helping me always. I know that You are always there for me, giving me your ultimate love, guidance and grace. Bless me with Your spirit.

Amen.

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Dear God,

Thank you for always welcoming me into your house despite the amount of times I stray away from you. I entrust you to carry the weight on my shoulders that I may carry on and live my live in service to you. I have been walking through the darkness as uncertainty and sadness fill up my mind. I entrust to you my burdens and my shortcomings so that I may grow in your likeness.

Thanks to your guidance and presence I believe that this sadness will pass as you have bigger plans for me. I’m sorry for having difficulty putting all my faith and trust in you but I am willingly making an effort to be worthy and accept your grace.

Amen

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Dear God,

I thank you for all the gifts and opportunities that I have. Thank you for surrounding me with people who are supportive, caring, and loving who shares the same goals and values.

Please continue to guide me through all the uncertainties and challenges. Help me guide others as I play a bigger role in the team. Take away all my fears and worries, and equip me so that I can be responsible enough to take care of others and always be there for them.

Give me the strength, patience, and compassion that I need to do better and be a better person, not only for myself but for others. I give all my trust to you. In Jesus name, I pray.

Amen.

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Heavenly Father,

I'm here before you today reflecting on everything that has been. In moments of darkness and despair, I find myself constantly questioning why unruly events seem to be unfolding for me every so often. I've always had a complicated relationship with you, ever since I was a kid, I find myself pondering on Your very existence.

Regardless, I hope that in my moments of doubt, I wish to see the beauty of Your miracles in those around me.

Please grant me the wisdom to continue to be strong, despite whatever trials I have to face alone in life.

Amen

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Dear God,

Here I am again seeking your guidance to help me discern my path. The road in front of me feels confusing and overwhelming at times. I feel lost about my current state and is worried for future. I know that you are an all-knowing God, who’s mercy will help me find out where I really belong—what my calling really is.

As you allow me to process all of this, I pray for emotional stability and personal growth. May I continue thinking that regardless of my doubts and fears, I am not alone and that you are with me every step of the way.

Amen.

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Dear heavenly Father, I thank you for my past battles and much more so for my past victories. I understand that not every battle I will win, but knowing that I have fought my hardest and tried my best with You by my side giving me guidance and strength, in my eyes, I have won. With all current and oncoming crosses that I may take, I pray that You will continue to lend me strength and resilience to fight for what is right and what is true. I hope to keep You by my side and remember You all throughout these battles whether the outcome. Thank You Lord.

Amen

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Dear God,

Thank you, Lord, for this day that you have given us a new opportunity to be closer to you. I pray for your guidance in my life. Guide me in my path, in my decisions, in my struggles, and in every mundane task I do. Let it be according to your perfect plan for me. I know and trust that you have laid a perfect path for me to follow. Open my eyes, my heart, and my soul to be able to see and follow you.

I pray for all the tough times I have experienced and will experience in the future. I know you are letting me experience these challenges to let me grow and be stronger. Please give me the guidance o listen to your voice during these times and make sure I am growing according to Your Plan. Lastly, Lord, I pray for my family and the people around may you also give them strength and wisdom to face the battles that they are facing.

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Father,

Lately, I find myself easily disheartened by the many challenges and difficulties that surround me. It's as though I'm constantly bombarded by discouragement and uncertainty. In these moments, I turn to you, seeking guidance and a clear mind.

Help me find solace in your presence and your promises, knowing that you are with me every step of the way. In moments of doubt and despair, remind me of your unwavering love and the hope that comes from placing my trust in you.

As I seek clarity and understanding, grant me a clear mind that can discern the right course of action. Let me not be overwhelmed by the noise and distractions of the world, but instead, let your peace and guidance fill my heart and mind.

Amen.

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Lord,

You know the fears and worries I have in my heart. Every day, as I get older, there are things that worry me more and more. I am scared of the future. What if I don't get over my insecurities? What if I never get to have the confidence I need to go out there and try to meet that person I get to spend the rest of my life with? What if I end up alone?

You know, Lord, how much I worry about these things. I pray that you give me peace in the present. I pray that you teach me to seek your Kingdom first so that I may take care of the present. I also pray, more importantly, that you give me the willingness to accept the answers you will someday give me for the questions I have now. I pray that I place my trust in you.

Amen.

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A Prayer allowing God to carry my crosses with me

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A Prayer allowing God to carry my crosses with me

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Dear God,

It has been so long that I carry all the burdens that I am not supposed to carry. I allowed myself to be alone in this agony, which led me to forget how to live my life properly.  These crosses consumed me and made me restless. I always make myself believe that I can manage, so please allow me to surrender to you, to let you help, and to receive your grace. Please remind me that I could take breaks in carrying my crosses---and you will still be there supporting me and always ready to rescue me.

Amen

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Dear God,

Thank you for all the blessing that You have continued to shower us. I sincerely apologized if they were times that I have ignored Your presence. The past three years was incredibly tough for me. Fear and anxiety always clouded my choices in life, disabling me to enjoy life to the fullest. Health has not always been the greatest especially last year and it feels like life is constantly throwing me challenges, with each one being more difficult than the other.

My family and friends constantly tells me that it is just hurdles in life, but with its increasing amount, I honestly just wants to give up and let it crush me. So, please give me the strength to continue fighting and to push forward, especially at times wherein I feel like giving up.

Amen.

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Heavenly Father,

I thank you for giving me all that I have in a life, a loving family, friends, and this opportunity for growth. Amidst all this, I pray to you God to give me strength and courage to continue pursuing my dreams even it means living away from my family. I asked you my Lord, to look at my family with a loving gaze, heal their  wounds and pains, and to guide and protect them with your loving arms.

This I ask you in Jesus name,

Amen.

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Dear God,

I hope this message finds you well. As I journey through my time here at university, I wanted to share some reflections and seek your support and prayers.

At this moment, I find myself carrying the cross of academic challenges. The workload can sometimes feel overwhelming, and I often doubt my abilities. I'm also facing personal struggles in managing my time effectively and maintaining a healthy work-life balance. These challenges can be quite burdensome, and I often feel the need to entrust them to the Lord.

I humbly request your prayers and ask for the graces from the Lord to help me embrace and overcome these crosses. I seek the grace of perseverance, to stay committed to my studies while also nurturing my spiritual and personal growth. I also pray for the grace of wisdom, to make the right choices and prioritize effectively.

Amen.

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Heavenly Father,
As I take on these life crosses, give me the strength and courage to fight and stand my own feet for my struggles. With your guidance, empower me to bring on my personal passion and talent to the world and Your people, to be able to build a world where love, service and peace only fosters. Help me heal from my wounds and aches through your comfort, as I know my heart rests in You.

Amen

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Dearest God,

As I go further down the road of my university, inching towards the end of the four years, I carry the cross of not knowing what to do. I’m scared to say I wasted my three years on something I won’t be passionate or good at doing. Another recent cross I’m carrying is my sickness. As I recover from my sickness, I still feel its effects both physically and academically (catching up with academics)

As I carry these, I ask for guidance, guidance that I am doing the right thing not only for me but for those I care about, and guidance to not fall into the wrong path. Amen.

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Dear God,

I pray for your guidance as I navigate my way through this life and as I make the decisions that affect my life. I pray for strength and motivation to help me finish my tasks, as every day that passes feels like a challenge. I pray that you give me patience and compassion so that I can listen to the struggles of my loved ones and understand where they are coming from. I pray for you to cleanse me of any anger, hatred, and envy towards the people around me, for this is not what I want to control me. Lastly, I pray for your forgiveness. For everything that I have done wrong, for straying away from you at times. I admit that sometimes I am just lost and confused, and this is where I need you the most.

I feel thankful for all the blessings you have given me, and I take this time to appreciate everything that I have.

I pray to you with all my heart and mind, and I give you my love and faith.

Amen.

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Dear God, I'm grateful for the strength you've given me in order to carry my crosses; Crosses I chose. Today, I am humbly asking for your strength and guidance once again.

I feel like I'm about to embark on a path where I'm alone; And it will be by choice this time. Thank you for not leaving my side, no matter what happens. I confess, I forget about you sometimes. But, you never left me, it was I who left you. Thank you, o lord, for forgiving me and accepting me once again.

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Dear Lord,

I humbly ask for your guidance for the decisions I make regarding my career and the other aspects for my future. I've recently been feeling more lost than ever, grateful for everything I have yet feeling like there's still something missing amidst everything.

I hope that despite my growing self-doubt amongst the crosses in my life now, with Your guidance, I get the strength and wisdom to persevere and continue, and perhaps become a better person than I am today not only for myself, but for those around me as well.

I will always remain grateful of my life now and everything in it, especially for the opportunity to continue growing in my faith. I wish to keep this same hope and optimism with me as I live my life and work towards my goals and dreams.

I life everything up to You, O Lord.

Amen.

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Heavenly Father,

I pray that You give me the strength and wisdom to know the better options and decisions, while being capable of doing something about it. As I attempt to do well in academics, organizations, and relationships, I hope that You can be there by my side, reminding me of being good and finding happiness in doing so. I also pray that You guide my fellow Ateneans as well as they attempt to face their own crosses. Bless us as all as we follow Your footsteps.

Amen.

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Dear Lord,

Life has been feeling very tough lately. With the anxieties I experience from my friendship problems, school work, and self-doubt, I ask that you give me the strength to move forward no matter how hard it gets. Give me the grace to fully trust that You will help me overcome these crosses. Give me eyes that will see the brighter side of things and a heart to accept the realities of what I feel and face.

Amen.

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Hi Lord, I would like to offer to you my Crosses and I'm sorry for not having confessed in a while. At times I can be self-centered, lazy, dishonest, regretful, impatient, lack self-control, lack discipline, forget to use my gifts you gave, and many more. I know I'll need your grace to give me the motivation I need to practice using my conscience a lot more as well as to remind myself to keep improving my character and attitude in whatever I do.

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Dear God,

The weight of my responsibilities as a student, leader, athlete, and employee is heavy on my shoulders as I try to balance them all. On top of this, I am approaching adulthood and independence, facing decisions that may alter the course of my life. You know of my fear of the future and have continued to guide me through it up to this day. However, given the significance of this chapter of my life, I humbly ask for your continued guidance. I acknowledge that many more trials await me, but I know I can endure and I know I can prevail with your love and wisdom.

I have my own desires and my own hopes, but ultimately, I lift them all up to you as Your plan and Your will are greater than mine will ever be. I surrender all these worries, anxieties, and crosses to you.

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Dear God,

I have recently been struggling with determining what job is best for me. Please give me the gift of discernment, to know what path to take, and if I should trust my current inclinations - to get into medicine. Please give me the grace of perseverance, to be able to push through this period of uncertainty, and come out of it with the correct answers.

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Dear God,

I thank You for this opportunity to allow me to express myself and my crosses to You. I frequently tell You my gratitudes, desires, and pains, and I’m confident that You know every bit of emotion existing within me.

However, I humbly ask for Your guidance as I attempt to figure myself out in the pursuit of self-discovery. God, I know I haven’t been the best child to You, but my faith is still here, and it will never fade away as long as You remain by my side.

These past few months of my life have been an exciting adventure of self-growth, and I’ve learned so much from You and myself. I’ve embraced the ups and downs of life, and I’ve been happier since, but now I want to ask for Your guidance, especially since I’m about to embark on a journey of career development. You know how dedicated I’ve been to this pursuit, and so I want to ask You to please align my dreams with Your will for me. I know You have great plans for me, and I trust You completely, but my dreams are something that I’ve clinged to for years now, and it’d mean so much to me to see them in fruition.

Amen.

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Dear God,

Thank you for showing me your love and truth. I have not always seen it. At times, I have questioned the situation I am in and the cross I carry. I am sorry for this.

I may not always have confidence to face my struggles but I trust that You will give me courage and strength. I am thankful that through my cross, You have shown me such a special and unconditional nature of love. Guide me to always have clarity and kindness to share this to others. I trust in Your will.

Amen

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All mighty Father God,

I stand before you, my heart heavy with the crosses I bear. Firstly, I want to offer a prayer for my mother's soul, beseeching you to grant her the eternal peace and serenity she deserves. In my moments of reflection, I find myself burdened by the weight of my own imperfections. I am deeply sorry for the times when I failed her, when anger consumed me, and I questioned your divine plan. You took her from me, and it left me in turmoil, wondering why. But I've come to realize that perhaps, in your infinite wisdom, you needed her more than I did. Forgive me for doubting you and for the moments when my faith waveres.

In this world, as I face the growing challenges, and others look to me with admiration for my strength and courage, it's ironic that all I truly feel is weariness. Like a soldier on the front lines of a relentless battle, I yearn for a respite from the trials that surround me. I surrender to you all the regret and hatred that has welled up within me, praying that your divine grace may cleanse my heart and renew my spirit.

Grant me the strength and resilience to bear the crosses that I carry. Open my eyes to your divine purpose, so that I may find solace in your presence, even amidst the darkest moments. I entrust my troubles to you, O Lord, in the hope that your divine grace will guide me through the tumultuous seas of life.

I lay my soul bare before you, seeking solace and understanding in your divine embrace.

Amen.

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Dear God,

May you bless me as a embark on this journey as my last 2-year stretch in collage. May I make new friends, grab opportunities and seize the moment. Help me face new challenges and conquer them with your grace.

Help me remember that you are always by my side and guiding me through this journey.

Amen.

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Dear God,

Life has been exhausting. Every day I find myself spacing in and out classes and car rides wondering if the stress, lack of sleep, tears, and everything else will turn out worth it. I have so many uncertainties about my future. And this has sparked much anxiety and doubt in me.

I humbled ask for guidance and peace. To be able to receive genuine rest amidst chaos that is life is all I truly hope for right now.

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Right now I feel that I carry a heavy burden to be there for others when I can not even be there fore myself. This in turn makes it harder for me to be around other people and treat them the way that I want to ideally. I ask that I be given the strength and guidance to push forward past this rather tedious problem that I have put myself in and that I don't lose sight of my goals regardless of the hurdles.

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Dear lord,
I ask for your guidance and strength in the moments when I'm not mentally well. Allow me to overcome my own mental blocks to better serve others around me and in turn you. Help me to be diligent, kind, and patient.

Amen.

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Dear God, I entrust to you the crosses of my life in school, my extracurriculars and with my friends. I give You my trust to see these things through the way I want them to play out, and I trust that You will deliver not what I want but what is best for me. Continue to root for me as I enter this last month of the first semester, and give me strength so I can deliver my best in everything I do and bring glory to Your name.

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Dear God,

For the past months, I have felt the burden of my load for the activities I hamper and encounter every single day. Though all I commit to because I love to be involved with everything, there is only much of me that I can offer. Lord, I ask from You the strength to manage my priorities, struggles, these crosses that I hold, that I may provide the best course of action not just for me, but the best for those surrounding me. In this I ask in Your name. Amen.