We ought to be encouraged to bring our requests and concerns to God in prayer, to trust in His strength and guidance, and to commit our plans and work to Him. When we pray before an exam, we acknowledge our dependence on God and invite Him to be with us. Additionally, God promises to give us what we ask for, and we can trust that He will guide and direct us in our studies and exams if we seek Him with a humble and open heart.
Here are 22 Scriptures to meditate on and pray with when preparing for an exam:
1. Philippians 4:6-7: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
2. “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.” – Matthew 7:7
3. “Commit your works to the Lord, and your thoughts will be established.” – Proverbs 16:3
4. “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.” – Proverbs 16:3
5. “Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, and whose hope is the Lord.” – Jeremiah 17:7
6. “But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you.” – John 14:26
7. Psalm 32:8 – “I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.”
8. Proverbs 2:6-7: “For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding. He holds success in store for the upright; he is a shield to those whose walk is blameless.”
9. James 1:5: “If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.”
10. Psalm 121:1-2: “I lift up my eyes to the mountains—where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.”
11. Joshua 1:9: “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
12. Isaiah 41:10: “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
13. “For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” – 2 Timothy 1:7
14. “The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him.” – Psalm 28:7
15. “He gives power to the weak, and to those who have no might He increases strength.” – Isaiah 40:29
16. “The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and I am helped.” – Psalm 28:7
17. “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” – Romans 8:28
18. Jeremiah 29:11 – “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
19. “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” – Romans 15:13.
20. Psalm 119:99 – “ I have more understanding than all my teachers: for thy testimonies are my meditation.”
21. Philippians 2:13 – “For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.”
22. Daniel 5:12 – “Forasmuch as an excellent spirit, and knowledge, and understanding, interpreting of dreams, and shewing of hard sentences, and dissolving of doubts, were found in the same Daniel, whom the king named Belteshazzar: now let Daniel be called, and he will shew the interpretation.”
Prayer can help us overcome anxiety and seek God’s guidance and peace during stress and uncertainty. It is also a way to acknowledge our dependence on God and invite Him into our exam preparation and performance. Ultimately, when we pray and trust in God, we can have confidence that He will guide us and establish our paths.
The Message Bearer, Cornelius Bella
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