We understand that you are going through a challenging time in nursing school and we are here to support and pray with you. It is commendable that you want to do well in your studies and serve God by serving others as a nurse. God is honored when we use the gifts and talents He has given us to serve others, especially in a caring profession like nursing.
Firstly, we want to remind you that God is faithful and He will help you in your studies. As it says in Philippians 4:13 WEB, I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. This means that through Christ, you have the strength to overcome any challenge, including your nursing school exams. God has called us to do things with excellence and He will equip you with the focus, motivation, and understanding you need to succeed.
Your anxiety and fear are understandable, but remember what the Apostle Paul said in Philippians 4:6-7 WEB, In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus. Instead of being anxious, turn to God in prayer, knowing that He cares for you and wants to help you.
It is also important to remember that God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control 2 Timothy 1:7 WEB. Whenever you feel fearful about your studies or exams, remind yourself that God has equipped you with everything you need to succeed.
As you prepare for your exams, Colossians 3:23-24 WEB is a great reminder. Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord, and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You serve the Lord Christ. Do your best in your studies as an act of worship to God. Remember that it is our faithfulness and obedience that pleases God, not our success or failure in the eyes of the world.
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You, lifting up our fellow believer who is feeling overwhelmed and anxious about nursing school. Lord, we ask that You would renew their focus, motivation, and understanding. Help them to grasp the material they need to learn and give them discernment on how to study effectively. Cast out all fear and anxiety, and replace it with Your perfect peace. Help them to trust in You and to do all things with excellence, as an act of worship to You. In Jesus' name, we pray for success in the upcoming exams, not just for personal achievement, but so that they may continue in their cohort, graduate and fulfill the purpose You have placed in their heart to serve You by serving others as a nurse. We pray this all in Jesus' beautiful and mighty name. Amen.
Keep your eyes fixed on Jesus and trust that He will carry you through this challenging time. Remember to cast all your cares upon Him, for He cares for you 1 Peter 5:7 WEB.
