A College Freshman's Prayer

... I wrote this prayer when I was a freshman, and the finals week is about to come that time.. and because I'm more expressive when it comes to writing,in a scratch paper, I wrote everything that I felt that time....
.... And now that I am aleady a sophomore, every time I read what I wrote a year ago, I am inspired and blessed of how God moves in my life...


10-01-07
past 10:00 pm

Dear Heavenly Father,
Each time of my life, since the day I accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior, I knew that Your name stands at the highest heavens and You’re always worthy to be honored and glorified. All praises shall be to You alone.
Father, You know how thankful I am for Your presence in my everyday life, in everything I do and in every place where I go. I want to thank You for Your guidance, every time I’m facing a difficult situation like deciding on something. Thank You for the people you’ve used for me to be happy. Thank You for the blessings that You are giving me and for Your protection, not only to me but also to my family and to the important persons in my life. And even though I find it difficult to face a brand new day because of the problems on my way, still I thank You because it makes me stronger. Even though I cried too much because of these problems, still I thank You because You always provide the solutions and You help me solve them one by one. Thank You for helping me during exams, for the knowledge You’re giving me and as well as for the answers. Thank You so much every time you made me realize my mistakes and for the comfort every time I am down. Thank You so much for turning my tears into smiles and I really thank You for answering my prayers. For every event in my life, thank You so much for being there. For everything You’ve done, words are not enough to thank You.
And even though I tried to be a good child, still I commit mistakes and I sinned. Forgive me Father, for the times that I disobeyed You. Sorry for the times that I don’t listen to what the Holy Spirit is telling me. I am really sorry if sometimes I forgot to read the Bible and most of the time I don’t pray before I sleep. Sorry for the times when I’ve said offending words to other people. Please forgive me if sometimes I doubt on what You can do and I rely on myself. Forgive me Father, for all my sins and mistakes. I cannot promise not to commit them again, but I’m asking for Your divine guidance and grace so I can avoid committing them and even though I commit one, give me a humble heart and spirit to kneel down before You and accept what I’ve done. Forgive me Father, for all my sins.
Father, I know that of all. You are the only one who knows what’s best for me and my life. For all the events and problems in my life, I trusted You with all those. You know about my situation right now. Father, on what I feel, I don’t think I can still wake up to face a brand new day with a smile because of all those school works that I need to pass before the finals. Father, I don’t know what I’m going to do with the Departmental exams and with the final exams and together with these things are the practice for the “Sabayang Pagbigkas” and Ethnic Dance that will be presented in our Churh Anniversary. Father, please, help me! With just the Research paper in Psyche about the Physiological Basis of Human Behavior, I think I can’t make it, but if I can’t, how will I pass for the Psychology I, and even the work book in College Algebra? Oh my gosh! How will I expect myself to make a very nice book in the subject which I really hate the most? And with my health condition, how am I supposed to do these things successfully? I have cold and cough which really hinders me from reviewing and doing heavy jobs, all my body wants is to rest and sleep but I can’t because if I did, what will happen? I cannot pass the school requirements on time and I can’t review my lessons, so the tendency is I will fail. Father, You know about my dreams and ambitions, and all I’m praying right now is for me to be able to finish all these. I’ve always want to serve You even though I’m studying. Father, hear my cry O. God! When I asked for the healing of my cough and cold, You answered me with Your word in Jeremiah 30:17 which says, “For I will restore You to health, And I will heal you of your wounds”. Father, I trust in Your words. When I asked for Your help because I’m losing my confidence to participate in the Anniversary because I think I can’t make it, You answered me in Your word I Psalms 121:5 and 8 which says, “The Lord himself watches over you! The Lord stands beside you as your protective shade. The Lord keeps watch over you as you come and go, both now and forever”. And just this morning when I’m telling you about my school works that I need to do and all those reviewing for the exams, and for the practice, You again answered me in Your word in Jeremiah 33:3 which says, "Call unto Me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know”. Father, I’m calling for You right now! I’m casting all my cares upon You. Lord, I know I am Your child. Lord, although I’m losing hope in my own strength, still I will not lose hope on the things that You can do. I’m entrusting everything into Your holy hands. I know that You’ll never leave me nor forsake me.
To You I bring back all the praises and glory, in the mighty name of Jesus I pray, Amen.