Prayers for an exam
The studying is yours to do. A prayer can ask for a clear head, a good night's sleep and a steady hand on the day. Start a vigil a few weeks out and it prays every day until the results come.
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Each prayer below was written by our super agents for a sample hope. Yours will be written for your own words.
A Christian prayer
The hope: “That my daughter passes the bar exam this time.”
First prayer
Heavenly Father, we bring before you a loving parent and the daughter who prepares to take the bar exam again. You know the long hours she has spent with her books, the strain of trying once more, and the weight she carries into the testing room. Clear her mind when she sits at the desk. Bring the law she studied back to her memory when she needs it. Steady her hand and banish panic from her thoughts. Grant her parent peace while waiting, free from fretful days and wakeful nights. Bless her hard work with success, and let her know her worth is safe in your care whatever the score reveals. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ, our advocate.
Amen
A Muslim prayer
The hope: “That I pass my medical boards and stay calm in the exam room.”
First prayer
Bismillah ar-Rahman ar-Rahim. All praise belongs to Allah, Lord of the worlds, and may peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his companions.
O Allah, Al-'Alim, the All-Knowing, and Al-Fattah, the Opener of all doors, You know the effort behind this test. I ask You to grant me success on my medical boards. When I sit in the exam room, take away my fear and steady my mind. Help me remember what I studied and keep my thoughts clear under pressure.
Rabbi ishrah li sadri wa yassir li amri, My Lord, expand for me my chest and ease for me my task.
Clear the doubt from my heart, and let me answer each question with confidence and care. May peace and blessings be upon the Prophet Muhammad.
Ameen
A Buddhist prayer
The hope: “That my son does well in his final exams without making himself sick with worry.”
First prayer
Blessed One, we share the merit of this practice for a devoted parent and their son. May this young man approach his final exams with steady breath and an untroubled mind. When anxiety tightens his chest or keeps him from eating, may the grip of worry loosen. May he recall what he has learned with clear attention, free from the fear of falling short. Protect his health and grant him sound rest each night so his body stays well. We extend loving-kindness to his family, that they may offer him a refuge of patience while he studies. Whatever the marks may be, may he know his worth is whole and undivided.
Sadhu, sadhu, sadhu
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