Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Lord,
Grant me a quiet heart before the examinations starts.
Teach me to use my leisure hours to reinvigorate my powers.
My mind from daydreams liberate: give me the will to concentrate.
From all distractions set me free, that in my studies I may be
A student with this sole intent, to make my work a sacrament.
From my faint heart in love expel all failures, fears that therein dwell,
And from my pillows drive away all dark foreboding of the day.
Help me in faith to rest so deep, that I may have untroubled sleep.
While notes and lessons I prepare, may I not lose my zest for prayer.
And may I not forget to look for daily guidance on thy Book.
In quietness, confidence, and peace, mey I have swift and sure release.
From needless fears and apprehension, from outward strian and inward tension.
May I ever grateful be to all who offer prayers for me.
While for myself I intercede, for all other students too I plead.
So may examinations find each one alert in heart and mind.
Thus inward joy and peace possessing, exams will prove a source of blessing.
Ended my post @ 4:59 PM