Dear Lord,
Please help me. help me O Lord, in my faltering school work. help me to discover the joy of learning, of enriching oneself, as they always say. help me to have the urge to pick the book up and read it, and grant me the ability to understand its contents and remember it.

Lord, i also want to ask that you will help me in my dealings and relationships with the people around me. help me O Lord, to portray a good image of myself, and in the process not just glorify myself, but also you. i pray that you will help me forge positive and healthy relationships with the many people around me, and that in what i say and do, i will be a blessing to them, and make a positive impact on their lives.

i also want to pray that you will grant me a heart of forgiveness. help me to realize O Lord, that sometimes when people utter abrasive and cutting comments and pass stinging insults, along with hurtful actions, they do not really mean it, but rather, they spout rubbish on the spur of the moment, and do not realize the full extent and effects of their words and actions.

Lord, i pray that in the face of numerous difficulties and countless problems, strains and stresses, i will be strong and remain guided by your Word, remembering that any hard work i put in will count at the end of it all. i pray that in the wake of rejections and disappointments, you will grant me the strength to pick myself up and carry on, you will grant me the peace of mind that i matter to you, and that is the most important of all, even if i do not matter to anyone else.

Lord, i also want to pray for some of my friends who are facing many problems too, both work-related and otherwise. i commit their problems to you and pray that you will reconcile broken friendships, and heal hurtful and festering wounds.

and dear Lord, i want to pray that in the midst of this mad rush, i will never, ever forget to remember you, that in whatever i do, i will do it with your blessing and guidance, that as i weave my way through this mess, you will always be a bright light above, guiding me and illuminating the path ahead of me, leading me to great things, just as how you led the shepherds to the manger. Lord, may i always remember and be reassured that you are fully aware of all my worries, my problems and insecurities. help me to fully commit my fears, doubts and demons to you and trust that you will provide solace and light within the tunnel.

In Jesus' most precious and holy name,
Amen.