Merit Holders

Bible Verses

Love never fails. And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love. “1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Peace

The things which you learned and received and heard and saw in me, these do, and the God of peace will be with you.” Philippians 4:9

Discouragement

Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives you do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” John 14:1

Worry

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your request be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and mind through Christ Jesus” Philippians 4:6, 7

Confusion

For God is not the author of confusion but of peace, as in all the churches of the saints.” 1 Corinthians 14:33.

Temptation

For in that He Himself has suffered, being tempted, He is able to aid those who are tempted.” Hebrews 2:18.

Anger

Do not hasten in your spirit to be angry, For anger tests in the bosom of fools.” Ecclesiastes 7:9

Grief

When you pass through the waters, I will be with you: And through the rivers, they shall not overflow you. When you walk through fire, you shall not be burned, Nor shall the flame scorch you.” Isaiah 43:2

Patience

Therefore do not cast away your confidence, which has great reward. For you have need of endurance, so that after you have done the will of God, you may receive the promise: ‘For yet a little while, And He who is coming will come and will not tarry.’ ” Hebrews 10:35-37

Courage

Fear not, for I am with you: Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10

Depression

But those who wait on the Lord, Shall Renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint.” Isaiah 40:31

Faith

For we walk by faith, not by sight.” II Corinthians 5:7

School Prayer

Our Father who is in heaven, help us
to honour Your Name.
Come and set up Your kingdom,
So that everyone on earth will obey You,
As You are obeyed in heaven.
Give us our food for today.
Forgive us for doing wrong
as we forgive others.
Keep us from being tempted
and protect us from evil.
For the kingdom is Yours,
and all the Power and Glory is Yours
forever and evermore.
Amen.

Everyday Prayer for Students

Father God,
I thank You for giving me
a mind that can know
and a heart that can love.
Help me to keep learning
every day of my life,
for all knowledge leads to You.
Let me be aware of Your presence
in all things and at all times.
Encourage me when work is difficult
and when I am tempted to give up;
Grant me the grace to put my mind to use
exploring the world You have created,
confident that in You there’s wisdom
that is real.
Amen.

Prayer for studies

Enlighten our mind, Oh! Lord
and help us to understand
what will be taught and
retain what we study
so that we may become
wiser and better!
Amen.