Yet again I am facing a very difficult academic assignment, and am feeling mentally blocked with it. Then there is an exam in June. I do so want to decently pass this course, so that I can eventually achieve my degree and put it to good use, hopefully teaching adults with literacy problems or learning disabilities.
I would so much appreciate it if anyone could spare a prayer that I get over this mental block and complete this assignment satisfactorily, and later pass the exam. Many thanks!
Lifting you up in prayers.
It would be good not to think or worry about the exam in June.
Matthew 6:34: Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.
Your concern about the exam is blocking you and your desire to achieve your degree. Don’t put that stress on yourself. Don’t concern yourself with the degree and the exam - this is blocking you and creates anxiety and distraction. Yes, you want to earn your degree ultimately and yes, you will have to pass that final exam - that’s just in the course of things.
Right now, just focus on the assignment and enjoy the rest of your day. Balance your day, eat properly, get good night sleep, go for a daily walk and refresh yourself. Just focus on your assignment and forget the rest.
Praying helps, and it gives you internal peace. Do your best and leave it the results in God’s hands.
Saint Pope John Paul had problems with a course and he once once feeling overwhelmed. His Dad gave him a card with this prayer and Saint Pope John Paul prayed that prayer every day for the rest of his life.
Come, Holy Spirit, Creator blest,
and in our souls take up Thy rest;
come with Thy grace and heavenly aid
to fill the hearts which Thou hast made.
O comforter, to Thee we cry,
O heavenly gift of God Most High,
O fount of life and fire of love,
and sweet anointing from above.
Thou in Thy sevenfold gifts are known;
Thou, finger of God’s hand we own;
Thou, promise of the Father, Thou
Who dost the tongue with power imbue.
Kindle our sense from above,
and make our hearts o’erflow with love;
with patience firm and virtue high
the weakness of our flesh supply.
Far from us drive the foe we dread,
and grant us Thy peace instead;
so shall we not, with Thee for guide,
turn from the path of life aside.
Oh, may Thy grace on us bestow
the Father and the Son to know;
and Thee, through endless times confessed,
of both the eternal Spirit blest.
Now to the Father and the Son,
Who rose from death, be glory given,
with Thou, O Holy Comforter,
henceforth by all in earth and heaven. Amen.